Establishes "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" in DOH and certain training programs for community health workers.
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This bill establishes the "New Jersey Community Health Worker Program" within the Department of Health. It aims to create standardized training and certification programs for community health workers, integrate these services into Medicaid reimbursement, and address health inequities in underserved communities. The program will be overseen by a director and an advisory board, and will initially focus on Newark with plans for statewide expansion. It also includes provisions for curriculum development related to substance use disorder treatment.
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