Community Health Needs Assessment
Hospitals providing substantial free and low-cost services to their communities are exempt from federal taxes. To qualify, these hospitals must operate as non-profits and adhere to specific Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements.
While Schoolcraft Memorial has always operated as a non-profit, in 2007, the hospital successfully applied for and received specific non-profit charitable status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) into law. Among its provisions, the PPACA mandates that hospitals operating under IRC Section 501(r) must conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years, in addition to their ongoing provision of community benefits and services.
To complete the CHNA, the hospital is required to consult with community representatives, identify the community’s priority health needs, and develop an implementation strategy to address them.
Why Are Community Health Needs Assessments Important?
These comprehensive reports allow us to identify and understand the most pressing health challenges and opportunities facing the residents of our community.
By gathering and analyzing local data, we gain valuable insights that guide our strategic planning and the development of services.
Previous Community Health Needs Assessments
Community Health needs Assessments are fundamental to our mission, ensuring our resources are directed toward programs that make a tangible difference. We invite you to review our past assessments to learn more about our ongoing efforts to build a healthier future for our community.
