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Senate committee moves forward with CHW licensure; Medicaid payment language removed
Summary
The Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Committee voted to advance House Bill 850, which would license community health workers (CHWs) in Montana; an amendment removing the Medicaid reimbursement provision was adopted to reduce fiscal impact.
Representative Ed Buttry introduced House Bill 850 to establish licensure and regulation for Community Health Workers, saying the bill standardizes training and recognizes CHWs as part of the health care team. "House Bill 8 50 provides for licensure and regulation of what are called Community Health Workers or CHWs," he told the committee.
Supporters — including CHWs and health-system representatives from Saint Peter's Health, the Montana Primary Care Association and the Montana Hospital…
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