Ascendant Healthcare Partners — NACCHO Gold Partner &
Healthy People 2030 Champion
Supporting the nation’s public health leaders with the clarity, data, and modern tools they need to navigate today’s landscape and protect tomorrow’s impact. AHP has partnered with more than 100 health departments across the United States.
Quantify your county’s annual burden of preventable conditions — in just 10 days.
Our Cost to the Community™ Report delivers clear, defensible financial data designed for commissioners, finance teams, and budget hearings.
Trusted by Health Departments Nationwide
From rural communities to high-density jurisdictions — from coast to coast.
When Funding Stops, Accountability Starts.
We Prove the ROI of Public Health.
Counties across the U.S. are navigating compressed budgets, changing federal expectations, workforce shortages, and increasing public demand for transparency.
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AHP delivers the data and tools health administrators need to lead with confidence.
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Healthy People 2030 Champion — advancing national priorities in community well-being
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NACCHO Performance Improvement Workgroup Member
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PHAB Site Reviewer
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2026 Preparedness & Accountability Positioning
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APHA & National Leadership Engagement
Because when the narrative gets louder, your data must get clearer.
Our Signature Services —Delivered with Precision
A full, modern community health needs assessment designed for high-pressure timelines, staff shortages, and audit-ready documentation.
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Fully PHAB-aligned
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Rural and urban adaptable
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Turnkey, evidence-based
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45 business days from onboarding to delivery
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Cost to the Community™
A concise, defensible financial analysis quantifying your county’s annual cost of preventable conditions — ideal for:
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Budget hearings
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Commissioner briefings
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Fiscal justification
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Grants and legislative briefings
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Strategic planning updates
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Leadership Under Pressure™ (Capacity-Building)
A modern leadership and performance framework supporting administrators as they navigate political, operational, and community-level pressures.
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For city, county, and district administrators
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Practical tools & real-world application
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Strengthens communication with elected officials
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Builds internal confidence and external credibility
​Why Choose Ascendant Healthcare Partners?
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National reputation for precision, clarity, and turnaround speed
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Deep understanding of local, state, and federal expectations
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Tools designed for limited staff, limited time, and high scrutiny
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Modern, audit-proof documentation
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A partner who strengthens the administrator’s voice — not replaces it
Proud Healthy People 2030 Champion, PHAB, NACCHO, and APHA Partner Organization.
2026 PREPAREDNESS:
WHAT EVERY LOCAL LEADER NEEDS
Guardians of Community Well-Being:
The Data Every Local Leader Needs Before 2026
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As part of our Healthy People 2030 partnership, AHP is releasing a new publication designed to equip administrators for the next cycle of planning, funding, and accountability.
A must-read for leaders navigating the next era of public health.