Community Commons, a mission-driven organization that uses technology to connect changemakers and support lasting change, introduced their network to Health Care Without Harm's Community Benefits study and upcoming survey in a recent blog. 

[Community Commons] Health Care Without Harm is undertaking a national study of non-profit hospitals’ community benefit practices to improve healthy food access and reduce risk of diet-related disease. We’re excited to share information about the initiative below.

Recent changes under the ACA to IRS regulations governing the community benefit obligations of tax-exempt hospitals build on a movement by health industry leaders to promote greater community engagement and a population health orientation in community benefit practices. There is now a powerful new opportunity for non- profit hospitals to collaborate with other stakeholders to implement community health improvement plans that address social determinants of health such as housing, environmental and safety conditions, and the availability of quality, affordable food... (Continue reading).