Community Health

County officials listening to a fiscal briefing on preventable disease costs, housing instability, audit readiness, and local budget pressure during a government meeting.

The Public Health Cost Crisis No One Is Talking About: Why Delaying Your Plan Is Costing More Than You Think

Counties nationwide are facing a hidden cost crisis driven by preventable disease, housing instability, rising audit scrutiny, and fiscal uncertainty. This article breaks down why delays in CHNAs, CHIPs, or Cost to the Community™ analyses are now financially risky—and how county health leaders can protect funding with fast, audit-ready reporting.

JoAnn Andrews

Nov 184 min read

Professional blog header image showing diverse city and county leaders meeting in a modern conference room with the U.S. Capitol visible through the window

When the Shutdown Lifts, Accountability Begins — Why Counties and Cities Must Command the Narrative Now

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Nov 113 min read

When the Safety Net Slows: SNAP, Health & Housing in a Government Shutdown

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Nov 52 min read

Public health administrator reviewing Cost to the Community™ fiscal impact report during a town-hall meeting, with community leaders discussing budget charts — Ascendant Healthcare Partners™ visual for blog ‘What the Shutdown Means for Your Community — and How to Protect It Now.

What the Shutdown Means for Your Community — and How to Protect It Now

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Oct 304 min read

CHNA Express™ | PHAB-Standard Community Health Needs Assessment in 45 Days

How to Get a PHAB-Standard CHNA in 45 Days with CHNA Express™

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Sep 252 min read

Community members joining hands in a circle symbolizing county-wide public health collaboration and unity.

The County Health Profile: Fast, Affordable Data Your Leaders Can Act On — Now

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Sep 144 min read