CHW programs provide assistance to patients in accessing primary care or preventive services, especially in underserved communities¹⁸. Many CHW programs focus on people who are experiencing diabetes^1-11, cardiovascular disease^1,12,13, obesity⁸,  or require chronic disease management¹⁴ and cancer screening^15-17. In addition, CHW programs focus on social determinants of health — such as school quality, housing affordability, income, working conditions, community safety, and environmental factors — that can have profound effects on health and well-being. By targeting these factors and connecting patients to affordable health care, community health workers have the power to dramatically improve the lives of their clients.