Now in Effect: The Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026)
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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Strengthening Rural Communities for Improved Population Health
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
Read moreUsing the FPHS Capacity and Cost Assessment Tool in Public Health
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.
Read moreSocial Return on Investment of Public Health Accreditation
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.
Read moreLeveraging AskPHAB for (Re)Accreditation & Pathways Success
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.
Read moreAre You Ready to “Rock Your Readiness”? A Guide to PHAB’s Readiness Assessment
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.
Read moreFrom Vision to Action: A Blueprint for Public Health System Transformation
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.
Read moreFoundational vs. Community-specific Services
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.
Read moreAdvancing the Achievement of National Accreditation in Military Departments of Public Health
PHAB is collaborating with Defense Health Agency Public Health, an organization within the U.S. Department of Defense that supports military DPHs, to strengthen public health practice on military installations through public health accreditation.
Read moreMissouri’s Statewide Readiness Initiative – Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure and Promoting Public Health System Transformation
In October 2023, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) engaged with the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) to launch a first-of-its kind statewide initiative designed to build public health capacity, strengthen infrastructure and support governmental public health system transformation.
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