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SUMMARY:Medicaid Billing Training for Independent CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island Independent Community Health Works (RIICHW) is the BIPOC-led hub funded in partnership with RIDOH\, existing to support Independent CHWs with innovative tools that help them launch\, bill compliantly\, and sustain long-term business practices. \n\n\n\nIn response to demand\, RIICHW will be offering a six hour CHW Medicaid Billing Training on 11/20.  The billing practices that will be provided in this training have been tested by RIICHW and should reflect the current best practices.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is intended for Independent CHWs. Bring specific questions and/or confusing claims if you have them. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday 11/20\, 9-3pmWHERE: Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond St\, ProvidenceLunch will be provided by Beautiful Day \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://chwari.org/event/medicaid-billing-training-for-independent-chws/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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SUMMARY:Emergency CHW Medicaid Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nThis important gathering has been organized by RI Independent Community Health Works and the RI Support Network. Attend to make your voice heard!   \n\n\n\nEMERGENCY COMMUNITY MEETING\n\n\n\nPROTECT RHODE ISLAND’S COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWs) \n\n\n\nEOHHS is proposing to eliminate the CHW Medicaid benefit\, a decision that would wipe out the entire CHW workforce across Rhode Island. If this cut passes\, billing stops\, jobs vanish\, and community care collapses. \n\n\n\nWHEN & WHERE: \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University222 Richmond St\, Providence\, RI 02903 \n\n\n\nWHO’S COMING:State Officials · State Representatives · Healthcare Providers · Community Leaders · CHWsThis is the one time we will all be in the same room united to defend the CHW program and fight for what we all believe in: equity\, access\, and the right to care. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S AT STAKE \n\n\n\n\n$23.4 million in Medicaid funding and $16.6 million in federal match\n\n\n\nThe jobs of hundreds of CHWs statewide\n\n\n\nThe health and stability of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable communities\n\n\n\n\nWe’re standing together across sectors and across titles to make sure CHWs remain a permanent\, protected part of Rhode Island’s healthcare system. \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Free Ticket\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS? CONTACT US \n\n\n\n\n\nKoren Carbuccia \n\n\n\nCEO/FOUNDER \n\n\n\nEmail: ceo@riichw.com \n\n\n\nPhone: 401.477.0660 \n\n\n\nWebsite: www.riichworks.com \n\n\n\n\n\nFranyelys West \n\n\n\nCEO/FOUNDER \n\n\n\nEmail: Fw@risupportnetwork.org \n\n\n\nPhone: 401.699.1750 \n\n\n\nWebsite: www.risupportnetwork.org \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour voice and support are crucial in this fight for community health workers!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/emergency-chw-medicaid-advocacy-meeting/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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SUMMARY:Independent CHW Information & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:RI Independent CHWs – We’re Here to Help Information & Listening SessionWednesday 8/13\, in-person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast minute gathering! Please Share with Independents!  \n\n\n\nChanges to CHW work in RI are happening fast and with a fair amount of confusion and they significantly impact those CHWs who have been operating independently. RI Independent Community Health Works (RIICHW) and The Community Health Worker Association of RI (CHWARI) invite RI’s Independent CHWs to gather in-person this Wednesday at the Warren Alpert Medical School for a peer-led discussion. We have created this safe space for Independent CHWs to talk about the recent changes to CHW reimbursement by Medicaid and what it means for the future of Independent CHWs.   \n\n\n\nWHO should come: RI Independent CHWsWHEN: Wednesday\, 8/13\, 3-5pmWHERE: Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond St\, Providence (ask security for room #)WHAT: Information\, listening and light refreshments will be served \n\n\n\nThis is not billing training\, but a forum to discuss and understand the changes and to share how both organizations will be providing support. RIICHW will be providing billing training; sign up sheets for future sessions will be available at this event.   \n\n\n\nRSVP to Koren Carbuccia at koren_carbuccia@brown.edu \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://chwari.org/event/independent-chw-information-listening-session/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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SUMMARY:RI Community Health Worker Conference
DESCRIPTION:CHW Conference Mission:CHWs come together to advocate for the profession and pave the way towards a future of health equity in Rhode Island.  \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 23\, 20239:30 am – 4:00 pmWarren Alpert Medical School at Brown University222 Richmond StreetProvidence\, RI 02903 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nprogram pdf\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – Registration Opens\, Lobby10:00 – Programming Begins\, 1st Floor Atrium10:20 – Group Photo\, Near Stairway10:30 – Morning Workshop\, 2nd Floor11:45 – Lunch\, 2nd Floor12:30 – Group Energizer\, 1st Floor Lobby1:00 – Afternoon Workshop\, 2nd Floor2:15 – Networking\, 2nd Floor Lobby3:15 – Raffle\, Auditorium3:30 – Closing Remarks\, Auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Locations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 1st Floor LobbyWorkshops:    – Self Care: 2nd Floor Room 218    – Profession: 2nd Floor Room 270    – Resources: 2nd Floor Room 238    – Policy: 2nd Floor Room 280Lunch: 2nd Floor Blue/Green AcademiesClosing: AuditoriumRestrooms: All Floors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNetworking locations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking & Bus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe location is easily accessible via several RIPTA bus lines.  \n\n\n\nThe garage adjacent to the facility is the “Richmond Garage” at 333 Eddy Street or (back entrance) 280 Richmond Street. Parking vouchers will be provided for this and other select area lots.  If you park in an area lot\, please visit the Registration Desk to pick up your ‘parking chaser’ and receive instructions on how to use this ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncONTACT iNFORMATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny questions can be directed to chwconference@ripin.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nself-Care\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Care for the Chronic and Demoralizing Stress of Racism  \n\n\n\n4 self-care questions to ask yourself this semester \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Vicarious Trauma \n\n\n\nSelf-Care Toolkit for Employer & Supervisor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfession\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe C3 Project Roles & Competencies\n\n\n\nThe Six Pillars of Community Health Workers \n\n\n\n“We are born\, not made” CHW Anthem \n\n\n\nCommunity health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:” Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPathways to Population\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Care Resource\n\n\n\nSearch: 101 Conversation Goals & Reflections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolicy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership Newark\n\n\n\nSista Fire\n\n\n\nChange lab Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Professional Photos  Taken!\n\n\n\nAre you a CHW interested in networking with other professionals? Stop by our photobooth for a free professional headshot. The booth will run from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM\, and 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM in the main lobby next to registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet Your Photos\n\n\n\nIn the week(s) following the conference\, our photographer will share your photos with you via the email address provided at the time of sign-up. A link to Dropbox will be provided in the email\, which you can follow to find high-resolution copies of the images available for you to download. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUse Your Photos\n\n\n\nOnce downloaded\, you can use your new professional headshots as a networking tool to help other professionals in the field recognize you. You can use the headshot as a profile photo on LinkedIn\, your resume\, or business card for better visibility in the professional world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT OVERVIEW \n\n\n\nThe RI CHW Conference is all about celebrating and elevating the work of community health workers. We aim to provide a platform to honor the CHW profession\, provide professional development\, and foster policy approaches that improve community health service delivery. This professional development opportunity is aligned with the core competency domains required for RI Certification. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect \n\n\n\nDuring this day-long conference\, you’ll connect with fellow CHWs and explore interactive workshops and networking activities with partners. CHW leaders will facilitate the conference using content based on nationally recognized best practices. The conference has been designed around four key pillars to address the most pressing needs CHWs are facing : \n\n\n\n1. Self-care: Practice self-care in the face of structural challenges \n\n\n\nIdentify steps needed for self-care amidst the challenges that we face as CHWs. Find peace and balance through community grounding and protective practices. Address trauma using effective resources and principles that you can apply to your role as a community health worker. \n\n\n\n2. The CHW Profession: Amplify the value of the CHW Role \n\n\n\nDevelop your confidence and storytelling skills to amplify the value of the community health worker role. Discover how to recognize and leverage existing community resources to strengthen your impact and effectiveness. \n\n\n\n3. Resources: Collaborate to realize community resources more fully \n\n\n\nExplore the practice of authentic collaboration to ensure consistent access to essential community resources. Map community assets and find champions to understand the wrap-around systems needed for comprehensive care. \n\n\n\n4. Policy: Connect to drive meaningful action within your community and beyond \n\n\n\nLet’s work together to connect the dots and gain a deeper understanding of policy roles from the individual level to legislation. Map opportunities to provide CHW input on issues that matter. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Free! \n\n\n\nWe want this conference to be accessible to all community health workers in Rhode Island. As such\, the event is entirely free for attendees. Additionally\, parking vouchers will be provided for select area lots\, and the location is easily accessible via several RIPTA bus lines. \n\n\n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThe Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) CHW Program is excited and proud to join other local partners in supporting this new initiative through its federal grant award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR Grant 2109). Other supporting partners providing technical assistance and logistical support include RIPIN\, the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI)\, and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-community-health-worker-conference/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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