With the launch of the Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026), much of the conversation has focused on what changed. And now that Version 2026 is in use, the more important question is: What do these updates mean in practice for health departments? The answer is simple. The Refreshed Standards and Measures (2026) and process improvements were designed to help health
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PHAB data offers valuable insights for health departments seeking to strengthen accreditation efforts, improve performance, and guide data-driven decision-making.
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PHAB announces the release of the Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026)—a significant step forward in strengthening and modernizing the public health Accreditation process.
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Rural health systems are operating under sustained pressures, including workforce shortages, thin margins, limited resources, fragmented services, increased utilization and safety net needs, and widening care gaps. Addressing these complex issues requires practical, scalable solutions that strengthen systems, improve coordination, and expand access to care. PHAB partners with rural hospitals, health departments, clinics, and community-based organizations to build regional coalitions
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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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Understanding the SROI of public health Accreditation is one method for PHAB, Accredited health departments, and health departments considering pursuing Accreditation to explain the value of Accreditation, including costs, benefits, and impacts, to partners and other interest holders.
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Accreditation can raise questions at any stage, and the askPHAB email offers health departments a simple way to get measure‑specific and process‑related guidance.
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The PHAB Readiness Assessment is the essential first step for any eligible health department beginning its accreditation journey. The self-reported assessment offers a structured look at a department’s current practices, policies, and capacity, helping them understand where they stand before diving into the full Accreditation process.
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PHAB, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems, recently launched a Blueprint for Public Health System Transformation (Blueprint) that provides health departments, health department systems, and their public health ecosystem partners with guidance and resources for engaging in intentional system transformation efforts.
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This blog explores the distinction between what is foundational and what is a community-specific service and provides helpful guidance and resources to health departments and health department systems who are defining this work within their jurisdictions.
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