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The shutdown may be over, but counties now face a fiscal reckoning. Boards want proof of impact, fast. Ascendant Healthcare Partners™ delivers a Cost to the Community™ report by Thanksgiving for counties committing by Nov 20, and a PHAB-compliant CHNA Express™ by Jan 30. This is the moment for counties to turn data into fiscal clarity before the next crisis hits.

The government may reopen—but the spotlight is on local leadership. Counties and cities that act now will own the narrative. Discover how Ascendant Healthcare Partners helps you quantify the real cost of the shutdown and prepare for the funding surge ahead.

Infographic titled “When the Safety Net Slows: SNAP, Health & Housing in a Government Shutdown,” showing how federal budget delays cause SNAP disruptions, increase housing risk, and raise health costs.

As the federal shutdown threatens SNAP benefits, counties must act fast to document the financial impact. Ascendant Healthcare Partners™ delivers PHAB-aligned Cost to the Community™ reports in just 10 days—helping local leaders quantify fiscal exposure, prepare for budget hearings, and protect essential public health funding before December 5.

The federal shutdown is deepening, SNAP and Medicaid cuts are hitting home, and Ascendant Healthcare Partners™ shows how to quantify what’s at stake through a Cost to the Community™ analysis.

County leaders can’t wait 6–12 months for a traditional CHNA. CHNA Express™ delivers a PHAB-standard Community Health Needs Assessment in just 45 days—fast, compliant, and audit-ready. Pair it with Cost to the Community™ to demonstrate ROI and secure funding.

County commissioners, boards of health, and nonprofit hospitals face unprecedented pressure in 2025. Ascendant Healthcare Partners delivers fast, affordable, and audit-ready county health profiles in as little as 3 days — plus our exclusive Cost to the Community™ analysis in 10 days. Prove ROI, secure funding, and walk into your next meeting with confidence.

AHP's Commitment to Public Health Excellence Since our founding, we’ve delivered over 200 PHAB-standard reports. These reports have...

Public health decisions are no longer just about compliance — they’re about economics. When budgets tighten and audits loom, the question...

The One Report Your Community Can’t Afford to Ignore (And why waiting could cost taxpayers millions) Every mayor. Every health...

“I don’t have time to do this right.” “Our last CHNA cost more and delivered less.” “We can’t afford to miss another funding cycle.” If...

You already know the stakes. Whether you’re out of CHNA compliance, need a new Community Health Improvement Plan , or are simply...

You’re leading in one of the most demanding roles in public health — and you deserve tools that match your urgency, insight, and impact. Discover how our CHNA Express + Cost to the Community™ bundle helps you deliver real results, fast — without sacrificing quality or compliance.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) recently released an updated   Model of Health —and it changes the game. Whether you're just...

Introduction: Don't Just Comply—Lead If you're one of the health departments that still has a secure budget, forward-thinking leadership,...

Funding cuts are real. Deadlines are too. Even as budgets stall or freeze, your department remains legally responsible for maintaining an...

Health departments facing tight budgets and limited staffing still have one constant: the obligation to complete a current,...

When Public Health Shifts, Local Leaders Must Rise On June 9, 2025, a quiet but seismic shift occurred in U.S. public health leadership....

In today’s public health landscape, doing “just enough” is no longer enough. Staff are overextended. Budgets are unpredictable. And...

Introduction — The Human Impact Imagine it’s mid-July … You’re the Health Officer in a mid-sized county. The fiscal year has come and...