Catholic Health Association (CHA) Resources
Leading the way in not-for-profit hospital community benefit.
Overview
The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) is not a software tool, but a vital resource hub for community benefit professionals. For over 30 years, CHA has provided the foundational guidance, frameworks, and definitions that shape how nonprofit hospitals approach community benefit. They publish 'A Guide for Planning & Reporting Community Benefit,' which is a comprehensive resource on meeting federal requirements, conducting CHNAs, and properly accounting for community benefit activities for the IRS Form 990, Schedule H.
✨ Key Features
- A Guide for Planning & Reporting Community Benefit
- Guidance on IRS Form 990, Schedule H
- Frameworks for Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA)
- Definitions and principles on 'What Counts' as community benefit
- Q&A library for specific reporting questions
- Resources on incorporating health equity into community benefit
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Long-standing, recognized leader in the field
- Comprehensive and detailed guidance on accounting and reporting
- Practical tools and frameworks for implementation
Unique Value: Provides the most comprehensive and authoritative guidance for nonprofit hospitals on how to plan, execute, and report their community benefit programs in compliance with federal regulations.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Widely used as the standard for guidance and best practices by community benefit professionals across the U.S. nonprofit healthcare sector.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a software platform to enter and track data.
🏆 Alternatives
CHA provides the foundational knowledge and principles that community benefit software tools are built to support.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Many resources are freely available; some guides may require purchase or membership.
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