Open AccessCommunity Priorities for Hospital-Based Prevention Initiatives: Results From a Deliberating Public
Author(s) -
Marthe R. Gold,
Lindsey Realmuto,
Maya Scherer,
Alexandra Kamler,
Linda Weiss
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of public health management and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.771
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1550-5022
pISSN - 1078-4659
DOI - 10.1097/phh.0000000000000609
Subject(s) - deliberation , public relations , psychological intervention , government (linguistics) , public health , health care , medicine , community engagement , nursing , business , political science , politics , linguistics , philosophy , law
Internal revenue service provisions require not-for-profit hospitals to provide "community benefit." In addition, the Affordable Care Act requires these hospitals to conduct community health needs assessments that involve appropriate stakeholders. These requirements signal government interest in creating opportunities for developing programs that are well tailored and responsive to the needs of the communities served. Gaining meaningful input from residents is a critical aspect of these processes.