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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

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