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AI Policies That Work: Practical Guidance for Public Health 

Hospitals and public health can’t use a one-size-fits-all AI template — we need a risk-based, tool-agnostic approach. This post breaks down practical policy structures, ethical guardrails, and low-risk pilots to build confidence and accountability. Get clear steps, governance tips, and resources to move from AI curiosity to measurable impact.

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What’s Inside Metopio’s Community Health Atlas? 

Metopio’s Community Health Atlas gives public health professionals instant access to curated, reliable data from federal, state, and local sources — helping teams analyze trends, engage partners, and drive smarter, faster decisions rooted in real community insights.

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What Makes a Great Community Health Strategy? Where to Start

Community health strategies aren’t just another item on a compliance checklist. Done right, they shape investments, influence long-term planning, and demonstrate real commitment to improving lives beyond hospital walls. So, what separates a good enough strategy from a truly great one? Find out here!

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What AI Can (and Can’t) Do for Public Health 

Metopio and NACCHO’s recent webinar tackled the biggest question in public health today: What can AI realistically do — and what should remain firmly in human hands? Featuring Metopio CEO Will Snyder and CTO Jonathan Giuffrida, the session revealed how AI is transforming CHAs and CHIPs while keeping local knowledge and ethics at the core.

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Building Intentional Bridges with Public Health: A Hospital Leader’s Guide to Collaboration 

Hospitals are more than care providers — they are anchor institutions with the power to shape healthier communities. This guide explores how hospital leaders can collaborate with public health partners to align strategies, share data, and deliver lasting impact.

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Building the Future of Public Health with Shared Intelligence and Purpose-Built AI 

In this recap of Metopio's 2025 ASTHO PHIG Convening presentation, discover how a shared data framework empowers local health departments and state agencies to collaborate, streamline assessments, and drive real-time impact.

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How LPHI and Metopio Are Reimagining Community Health Data 

Read about how the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is building real-time, equity-driven data infrastructure to improve CHAs and CHIPs — featuring examples in maternal health, EMR integration, and actionable AI.

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Making MAPP 2.0 Actionable: How Metopio Helps Communities Improve Health  

For many public health departments and hospitals, the updated MAPP 2.0 framework represents both opportunity and overwhelm. That’s where Metopio comes in! Our platform removes barriers across the entire MAPP 2.0 process, making it faster, more collaborative, and more focused on real results. In this post, we’ve distilled the most important takeaways, tips, and tools to help you turn your MAPP 2.0 goals into impact. 

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The Case for Localized Insights in Public Health 

County averages can hide the real health disparities happening just a few miles apart. Localized insights give public health teams the clarity they need to direct resources where they matter most. In this post, learn about the importance of localized insights in public health.

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Better Health Outcomes Start with Better Data 

Community health teams are operating in an era of rapid data transformation. Federal shifts are reshaping what’s available, reliable, and accessible. Now, the challenge is navigating a landscape where some sources are disappearing, others are harder to access, and new rules demand stronger governance. In this post, you’ll find out what it actually means to take a community–driven approach to assessment, planning, and partnerships. 

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Flexible Locals, Focused State: The New Model for Shared Public Health Intelligence 

Public health is facing both unprecedented challenges and groundbreaking opportunities. In this post, discover how a “Flexible Locals, Focused State” model (powered by shared data and automation) helps agencies break down silos, reduce duplication, and accelerate health impact across communities.

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Beyond Compliance: Reframing Community Benefit for Impact 

Health systems are taking community benefit to the next level — moving beyond compliance to focus on outcomes, collaboration, and measurable change. In this webinar recap, Catholic Health Association’s Nancy Lim shares how hospitals can embed continuous improvement and align better with public health partners.

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A Modern Community Health Assessment Looks Like This 

Community Health Assessments are evolving from clunky, disconnected spreadsheets into dynamic, collaborative tools for equity-driven action. This post lays out a modern blueprint for building faster, smarter, and more impactful CHAs that meet today’s public health demands.

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