Financial Impact Analysis™
Financial Impact Analysis: Turning Public Health Challenges into Actionable Solutions
Maximize Policy Influence, Strengthen Funding Requests, and Optimize Resource Allocation
In an evolving public health landscape, demonstrating the economic impact of health challenges is more important than ever. Ascendant Healthcare Partners’ Financial Impact Analysis™ provides government agencies, policymakers, and public health leaders with data-driven insights that quantify both the cost of action and the often-overlooked cost of inaction. This service directly supports AHP’s commitment as a Healthy People 2030 Champion, ensuring that public health investments align with national objectives and drive measurable outcomes.
What Is Financial Impact Analysis?
This comprehensive evaluation calculates the financial consequences of public health challenges and investments, giving agencies the opportunity to act proactively rather than reactively. By demonstrating Return on Investment (ROI), this analysis strengthens funding proposals, policy recommendations, and resource allocation strategies.
Key Benefits:
✔ Showcase ROI – Clearly illustrate how public health initiatives generate measurable financial returns.
✔ Cost of Action vs. Inaction – Provide decision-makers with a transparent view of the financial and community impact of delayed intervention.
✔ Support for County Commissioners & Legislators – Strengthen funding proposals with data-backed insights to justify continued or increased investments.
✔ Data-Driven Decision-Making – Equip public health leaders with the evidence needed to optimize resource allocation and prioritize strategic goals.
✔ Alignment with Healthy People 2030 Goals – Ensure public health strategies contribute to national benchmarks for community health improvement.
Understanding ROI in Community Health
What is ROI in Public Health?
Return on Investment (ROI) in community health measures the economic and social benefits generated by public health initiatives compared to the costs invested. A well-executed public health program does more than improve health outcomes—it also lowers long-term healthcare expenses, boosts workforce productivity, and strengthens community resilience.
A comprehensive ROI analysis goes beyond just identifying costs; it provides tangible evidence of the financial impact of public health interventions. This ensures that initiatives are fiscally responsible, strategically aligned with funding priorities, and positioned for long-term sustainability.
At Ascendant Healthcare Partners, our Financial Impact Analysis™ offers more than just data—it delivers a financial blueprint that empowers policymakers and health leaders to make smarter funding, policy, and resource allocation decisions in alignment with Healthy People 2030 priorities.
For Every Identified Health Challenge, We Calculate:
Preventing Chronic Disease to Reduce Healthcare Spending
Chronic diseases such as diabetes are among the leading drivers of healthcare costs, placing a significant burden on public resources. By investing in early prevention and management strategies, communities can reduce emergency care expenses and long-term healthcare costs.
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The Cost of Inaction:
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$327 billion per year in diabetes-related healthcare costs in the U.S.
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Increased emergency room visits and hospitalizations for unmanaged diabetes.
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Loss of productivity due to diabetes-related complications, costing employers billions annually.
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The Cost of Taking Action:
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Investment in community-based diabetes prevention programs reduces risk by 58%.
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Savings of $5.60 for every $1 invested in diabetes prevention programs.
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Reduced long-term strain on Medicaid and Medicare.
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Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use to Reduce Emergency Service Reliance
Untreated mental health conditions and substance use disorders contribute to increased emergency room visits, law enforcement interactions, and workforce instability. Investing in early intervention and community-based treatment programs improves public safety while reducing economic strain.
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The Cost of Inaction:
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Increased strain on law enforcement, jails, and emergency departments handling mental health crises.
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Loss of workforce productivity due to untreated mental illness, costing the U.S. economy $193 billion per year.
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Rising Medicaid and state healthcare costs for crisis-based interventions rather than proactive treatment.
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The Cost of Taking Action:
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Investment in early intervention programs reduces emergency room visits by 50%.
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Increased access to behavioral health services leads to a 4:1 ROI in reduced healthcare spending.
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Strengthened workforce stability and economic contributions.
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Improving Childhood Health to Reduce Public Sector Costs
Conditions like childhood asthma disproportionately impact low-income communities, leading to higher hospitalization rates, school absenteeism, and long-term healthcare costs. Addressing environmental health factors and investing in preventive care can reduce these costs and improve child well-being.
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The Cost of Inaction:
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$81.9 billion per year in medical costs and lost productivity due to asthma-related hospitalizations.
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Increased school absenteeism, affecting education outcomes and parental workforce participation.
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Rising public health expenditures on emergency care instead of prevention.
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The Cost of Taking Action:
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Implementation of asthma intervention programs leads to a 30% reduction in hospitalizations.
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$1 spent on home-based asthma interventions saves $2 in healthcare costs.
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Improved school attendance and academic performance for children with asthma.
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Why Partner with Ascendant Healthcare Partners?
🔹 National Leaders in Health Planning – We specialize in data-driven, NACCHO-aligned assessments that provide a financial foundation for community health initiatives.
🔹 Financial Analysis for Smarter Decision-Making – We deliver quantitative insights that make CHNAs and CHIPs actionable, ensuring policy and strategic success.
🔹 Tailored for Public Health Agencies – Our services are specifically designed for government entities, helping bridge the gap between assessment and measurable action.
🔹 Seamless Integration with Strategic Plans – We ensure your financial impact analysis aligns with budget planning, resource allocation, and policy advocacy.
🔹 Commitment to Healthy People 2030 – As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, AHP ensures that all financial impact analyses align with national health priorities to drive meaningful community improvements.
Supporting Organizations & Notable Endorsements
According to NACCHO, a robust community health plan should include economic evaluations to guide funding and resource allocation. The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) emphasizes the importance of financial alignment to ensure sustainable and accountable health strategies. Furthermore the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has reinforced the necessity of demonstrating financial impact and ROI to provide clear evidence of a program's long-term value to the community.
Act Now—Your Community Deserves It!
Stop waiting—prove the ROI of your CHNA and CHIP, justify funding, and secure policy support. The Financial Impact Analysis™ is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Public health challenges won’t wait. Take action today and demonstrate the true value of your initiatives.