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May 18, 2026

Healthfirst Embeds Community Health Workers in Pediatric Practices to Close Developmental and Behavioral Care Gaps for Children and Families

Healthfirst, a leading not-for-profit health plan serving two million New Yorkers, is launching a new care model that embeds Community Health Workers (CHWs) directly into pediatric primary care settings. The initiative places CHWs in safety-net pediatric practices and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to support developmental screenings, provide behavioral health support, and connect families to resources at the point of care.

Healthfirst embeds Community Health Workers CHW Pediatric NYC

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