Understanding CHNAs and CHIPs: Enhancing Community Health Through Strategic Planning

With Trump 2.0-era budget cuts, DOGE program audits, and federal grant deadlines approaching fast, health departments are under immense pressure to act.Whether you’re in Florida, Connecticut, Arizona, North Carolina, or Washington, if your CHNA or CHIP is outdated or incomplete, your funding, credibility, and community outcomes could be at risk.

Ascendant Healthcare Partners is the leading U.S. provider of CHNAs and CHIPs, with services rooted in strategy, speed, and measurable impact.We are:- A Healthy People 2030 Champion- A NACCHO Affiliate Member- Trusted by 100+ local, state, and tribal health departments nationwide.

We don’t just deliver reports—we help transform your health system.

Here’s what you can expect:- Fast Turnaround – CHNA kickoff within 10 days of signing- Live Dashboards – Real-time access to survey, focus group, and engagement data- Cost to the Community Analysis™ – Show policymakers the ROI of prevention- Turnkey Stakeholder Engagement – We handle the logistics, analysis, and facilitation- State-Aligned Results – PHAB-ready, audit-proof, and action-oriented June 30 = Deadline for FY24 spending and audit prep.

If you miss it, you risk:

- Ineligibility for federal or state funding

- Negative audit findings

- Gaps in community trust and leadership alignment

Let’s fix that now—while there’s still time.

We get it. You’re short on time—and overloaded with forms, checklists, and pressure.If you need to:- Launch your CHNA before summer- Finalize your CHIP to meet mandates- Justify programs with economic data. Book a free strategy call now. Our team will give you exactly what you need—fast.

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