what is cbo in healthcare

CBO stands for Community Based Organizations, which have a key role in improving the healthcare delivery system. CBOs and healthcare providers must partner effectively to establish successful healthcare partnerships. CBOs intervene at two inflection points in the patient journey. They can reduce or eliminate the barrier to care, preventing delays in access. They can also enhance clinical outcomes. CBOs can provide direct assistance to patients to address health-related social needs such as food, transportation, home visits for new moms, help with heating bills, or legal help to address barriers to obtaining housing or government benefits. Effective partnerships and contracts between health care organizations and CBOs are an important way to improve the overall health and well-being of the individuals and communities served by each organization.