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Re-Paving the Pathway to Public Health Accreditation: Understanding PHAB Version 2026

New accreditation standards may be a source of stress for LHDs, but we found plenty of good news in PHAB Version 2026

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How Employee Engagement Transforms Workforce Development

Trying to build the workforce of the future? Start by listening to more of the workers you have today.

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Try This “Secret Weapon” for Quality Improvement

How do you know when you're ready to start the accreditation process? Here's an assessment that saves time, money, and disappointment.

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Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy: The Ascendient Strategy Guide

With public health departments facing a plunge in vaccination rates, it's time for leaders to rethink their strategy.

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3 Demographic Considerations for Your CON Strategy

Growing rural counties, declining suburbs, and shifting migration patterns – how demographic subtleties can affect your planning.

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How Divergent Strategies Led to the $2.4B Tenet-Novant Transaction

When 2 strong health systems bet big on opposite sides of a deal, they offer a case study in strategic clarity

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Vaccination Trends and Implications for Healthcare Planning

Aside from the political debate, vaccination rates play a role in healthcare planning. Is it time for a re-think?

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