Engaging underserved populations in Affordable Care Act-required needs assessments

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2014 Feb;25(1 Suppl):11-8. doi: 10.1353/hpu.2014.0060.

Abstract

This article presents information on an Affordable Care Act-mandated community health needs assessment process, which brought four hospitals and a foundation in Pennsylvania together to imbue the assessment with community contributions. Community health needs assessments that engage underserved communities can be powerful symbols of hospitals' interest in and commitment to finding solutions.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Medically Underserved Area*
  • Needs Assessment / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Needs Assessment / organization & administration
  • Needs Assessment / standards
  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act*
  • Pennsylvania