Investment in Community Health Needs Assessment

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Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement

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This document explains the role and importance of Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) in identifying health priorities and guiding community health improvement planning (CHIP). It outlines the benefits of CHNAs, current policy interventions, and challenges faced by rural communities lacking hospital-led assessments. The report highlights implications for Indiana and provides policy recommendations for rural hospital administrators and state legislators to strengthen partnerships, improve collaboration, and ensure equitable access to health data and resources.

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Community health, Community Health Needs Assessment, Health

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