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.

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.

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.

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.

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.