Hospitals have always been dedicated to community health, but new laws
on how hospitals interact with their communities must now also be taken
into consideration. This book provides a concise overview of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and IRS requirements for
community involvement with specific recommendations for compliance.
Learn how to build on your hospital's existing programs, services, and
activities to ensure that your organization is on the forefront of
meeting community expectations and federal legal requirements.
Topics covered include: The ACA and IRS requirements for
community-benefit programs, needs assessments, and improvement plans How
to identify new community partners and opportunities for win-win
community engagement What specific actions healthcare leaders can take
to ensure compliance with mandates and maximize the benefits of
community programs How to develop a sophisticated communications
initiative to reach internal and external audiences
"This book is a well-researched, practical guide for hospitals striving
to enhance the value of their community-benefit programs and seeking to
ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements. The reader will
come away with a much better understanding of what is required, and more
important, what can be done to make programs for the community even more
valuable to the institution and the people it serves."
- Charles R. Evans, FACHE
