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Using the FPHS Capacity and Cost Assessment Tool in Public Health

Value and Impact of Public Health Accreditation
This entry is part 66 of 66 in the series Focus on Accreditation and Innovation

Public health leaders are increasingly facing decisions about how to assure Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) delivery and infrastructure in the context of shifting resources.  By understanding both current capacity and cost, and identifying future needs, health departments can make informed decisions about allocating resources, prioritizing investments, strengthening partnerships, and communicating needs effectively to interest holders, partners, and decision makers.

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