CMS Accountable Health Communities Model: Practitioner's implementation guide

This practical guide is designed for healthcare practitioners, community-based organizations, and anti-hunger advocates who want to incorporate successful strategies from the Accountable Health Communities (AHC) Model into their daily work. Rather than simply explaining what the model is, this guide focuses on how to implement its most effective components to address health-related social needs (HRSNs) in your community.

The AHC Model represented a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery, acknowledging that medical care alone cannot address the complex factors affecting health outcomes. By providing detailed implementation strategies based on real-world experiences from AHC sites across the country, this guide aims to help you translate this innovative model into actionable steps for your organization, regardless of size or resource level.