Strategic Public Health Planning

When the Shutdown Ends, Accountability Begins: Quantify Your County’s True Cost Before the Next Crisis

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Nov 133 min read

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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

County health administrators reviewing a Cost to the Community™ report with data charts showing SNAP and public-health costs, illustrating local fiscal impact during the 2025 government shutdown.

SNAP Shutdown Uncertainty: How Counties Can Document Local Impact Before December 5

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Nov 42 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

A public health administrator analyzing community health and ROI data in a modern workspace

Why Alignment Between CHNA, CHIP, and ROI Is the Most Critical Step Health Departments Are Missing — And How to Fix It Fast

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.

JoAnn Andrews

Jul 293 min read