Transforming Community Health Needs Assessments
into Strategic Funding & Policy Tools
The CHNA Gap No One Talks About
Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) are a cornerstone of public health planning, but most fail to address a critical component: financial impact analysis. Without it, health departments struggle to:
Secure state and federal funding
Justify resource allocation to county officials
Advocate for policy changes at the legislative level
The Need for Financial Data in Public Health
With public health funding priorities shifting under the new administration, health departments must quantify the economic impact of action vs. inaction.
At Ascendant Healthcare Partners (AHP), a Healthy People 2030 Champion & NACCHO Affiliate, we have developed the CHNA Impact & Financial Analysis—a solution that ensures public health leaders can back their CHNAs with financial data to drive change.
The True Cost of Public Health Challenges
What happens when CHNAs don’t include financial analysis?
Missed funding opportunities – Decision-makers prioritize projects with measurable ROI
Limited policy impact – County commissioners need cost-benefit projections to approve budgets
Underfunded programs – Without economic justification, crucial health initiatives get overlooked
How CHNA Financial Analysis Strengthens Your Strategy
✔ Quantifies the cost of inaction vs. intervention
✔ Aligns health priorities with resource planning
✔ Provides data-backed projections for funding applications
✔ Supports county & legislative policy decisions
Why This Matters Now: A New Era of Public Health Accountability
Under the new administration, public health funding is prioritizing cost-effectiveness and measurable outcomes. Decision-makers now expect:
✔ Economic cost-benefit projections
✔ Legislative alignment for public health spending
✔ Financial justification for all grant applications
Public health leaders must adapt—or risk falling behind in funding eligibility and policy influence.
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