The County Health Profile: Fast, Affordable Data Your Leaders Can Act On — Now

The Pressure Local Health Leaders Are Facing

If you serve on a county board of health, lead a department, or oversee a federally qualified health center (FQHC), you already know: 2025 has raised the stakes.

• Kennedy’s directives are accelerating compliance and reporting timelines.

• Auditors are no longer satisfied with activity reports — they want proof of measurable outcomes.

• Funding sources are tightening, forcing leaders to show the economic value of every program.

This reality is hitting counties of every size, especially those with fewer than 500,000 residents. Leaders are being asked to make multimillion-dollar decisions with outdated, incomplete, or inconsistent health data.

The result? Communities lose opportunities for funding. Commissioners lose confidence in recommendations. And counties lose valuable time.

Community members joining hands in a circle symbolizing county-wide public health collaboration and unity.

Why Traditional Health Data Fails

For years, the public health field has operated under the assumption that good data takes time — usually 6–12 months. Reports trickle in from universities, state dashboards, or consulting firms long after the moment has passed.

But in 2025, waiting is no longer an option.

• Commissioners want answers now.

• Funders expect ROI now.

• Auditors demand proof now.

And yet, many leaders walk into board meetings without the information they need — because nobody has told them that professional-grade county health data can be delivered in days, not months.

What You Haven’t Heard Before

Ascendant Healthcare Partners™ (AHP) has redefined what’s possible.

We deliver county health profiles in as little as 3 days, with full compliance to Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) standards. No more delays. No more waiting for consultants to return calls.

What makes this different?

• Speed and accuracy. Data that’s both fast and reliable.

• Affordable and upfront. Reports starting under $400, not $8,000–$20,000.

• Board-ready. Visuals and summaries designed for commissioners, boards of health, and hospitals to act on immediately.

• ROI-driven. Every report connects data to economic value.

Introducing the County Health Profile

Our County Health Profile is designed to fit your county’s needs — and your budget.

• Basic Report – $395: 100+ health indicators, delivered in just 3 business days.

• Enhanced Report – $795: Includes 40+ additional indicators, 5–10 years of trend data, and visuals — ready in 5 business days.

• Custom Analysis – $1,495: Deeper analysis at the ZIP-code or Census-tract level, plus ROI-focused insights — delivered in 7–10 business days.

And for leaders who must prove the true cost of health issues to their community, we offer our Cost to the Community™ Analysis — $5,000, delivered in 10 business days.

This proprietary report calculates the annual dollar value of issues such as obesity, diabetes, or behavioral health — giving you a tool that both commissioners and funders understand.

Why This Matters for Commissioners and Boards of Health

• Audit Ready: Walk into your next audit with a professional, PHAB-aligned report in hand.

• Commissioner Confidence: Your board will see clear, visual insights — no jargon, no fluff.

• Funding Advantage: Counties using AHP’s reports have secured six-figure grants by demonstrating ROI and economic impact.

• Strategic Alignment: Our profiles tie directly to Healthy People 2030 objectives and state priorities.

Real-World Impact

When one county partnered with AHP to complete their Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in just 45 days, they leveraged the findings to secure $250,000 in follow-on funding.

Another used our Cost to the Community™ analysis to show that unmanaged diabetes was costing local taxpayers over $18 million annually. With those numbers, they successfully justified a new community health initiative that drew state-level support.

These are not isolated examples — they are repeatable outcomes for counties across the country.

Why Choose Ascendant Healthcare Partners™

Unlike traditional consulting firms, we don’t bury you in jargon or leave you waiting.

• Transparent pricing. No custom quotes that keep you guessing.

• Rapid delivery. Days, not months.

• PHAB expertise. Our reports meet accreditation standards.

• Economic focus. ROI and Cost to the Community™ are built into our approach.

• Leadership. AHP is led by JoAnn Andrews, a nationally respected strategist, PHAB reviewer, and Healthy People 2030 Champion.

Most importantly, we make our clients look good — in front of commissioners, boards of health, auditors, and funders.

National Context: Why This Matters Right Now

The Kennedy administration has made clear that public health funding will prioritize accountability, transparency, and results. Agencies that can’t demonstrate ROI risk losing ground.

NACCHO recently highlighted that counties with streamlined reporting processes are 30% more likely to secure new funding. NACCHO Resource

The CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure program emphasizes data-driven decision making as the foundation of effective county health planning.

And the Public Health Accreditation Board continues to raise the bar for what counts as a complete, timely, and compliant report.

For counties that want to stay competitive, delay is not an option.

Investment Options

Traditional consultants:

• $8,000–$20,000+

• 6–12 months delivery

• Academic reports nobody reads

Ascendant Healthcare Partners™:

• $395–$1,495 for County Health Profiles

• $5,000 for Cost to the Community™ Analysis

• 3–10 business days delivery

• Board-ready, audit-ready, ROI-focused

The difference is clear: affordable, fast, and designed for real-world leadership needs.

Take Action Today

You don’t need to wait until the next fiscal cycle. You don’t need to risk being caught unprepared in your next audit or commissioner meeting.

👉 Order your County Health Profile today and be ready in days.

👉 Add a Cost to the Community™ Analysis to put dollar figures behind your county’s toughest health issues.

Closing

In 2025, credibility is currency. Commissioners, boards of health, and funders want proof. Ascendant Healthcare Partners™ gives you the data, the insights, and the economic case — fast, affordable, and audit-ready.

Don’t let another month pass with incomplete numbers. Invest in clarity, secure your funding, and lead with confidence.