Community Health Needs Assessment
As you are aware, recent healthcare legislation has led to the formation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This act requires all 501(c)(3) hospitals to submit a Community Health Needs Assessment to the IRS starting in 2012.
Why is it important that your organization comply? Your organization will be monitored to ensure it’s taking the necessary steps to meet the health needs of the community. Noncompliance could result in both significant annual IRS financial penalties and revocation of your not-for-profit status. Wipfli’s health care professionals can assist you by:
- Allowing your resources to focus on your day-to-day operations rather than on regulatory compliance
- Managing aspects of the assessment where you need help the most
- Providing unbiased, independent third-party facilitation and advice
Our service offers a community-based approach to assessing the individual, environmental, cultural and health-related needs of residents. It’ll provide documented prioritization of health-related needs and a strategy that proactively addresses the unmet needs within your community. Wipfli’s comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment process includes:
- Service Area Definition and Demographic Analysis
- Existing Organizational Resource Assessment
- Quantitative Assessment of Health Status within the Community
- Qualitative Assessment of Community Input
- Develop Implementation Strategy and Action Plan
- Monitor Ongoing Performance
Whether you need project management services or broader support in developing the assessment, Wipfli is able to tailor services to meet your specific needs. Contact Wipfli today for more information.
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