Understanding their communities’ most urgent health needs empowers hospitals and health systems to deliver the highest-quality care possible. A Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) provides valuable data that helps these facilities allocate resources more effectively and address health disparities. While CHNAs are a regulatory requirement for non-profit hospitals, their value extends beyond compliance, serving as a framework that hospitals and health systems can use to address critical health needs and create community-wide impact. Recognizing the role of CHNAs in healthcare is vital, as they enable hospitals to tackle the root causes of health disparities, build trust within their communities, and foster lasting improvements in population health.