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The majority of hospitals in the U.S. are non-profit or tax-exempt, and to keep that status these facilities must demonstrate their benefit to the communities they serve. The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a new mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), provides an opportunity for people to engage their local hospitals, not only in assessing and planning programs to address the health needs of residents but also implementing and evaluating the success of those programs over time. The resources on this page will provide some initial guidance to advocates and community-based organizations as they navigate the community benefit planning process.