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 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.