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Describing the Continuum of Collaboration Among Local Health Departments With Hospitals Around the Community Health Assessments.

Wilson KD, Mohr LB, Beatty KE, Ciecior A  •  January 7, 2014

Background: Hospitals and local health departments (LHDs) are under policy requirements from the Affordable Care Act and accreditation standards through the Public Health Accreditation Board. Tax exempt hospitals must perform a community health needs assessment (CHNA), similar to the community health assessment (CHA) required for LHDs. These efforts have led to a renewed interest in hospitals and LHDs working together to achieve common goals.