Public Health
In your quest to improve care, you are not alone.
Workforce shortages. Administrative burdens. Growing regulatory pressures. Complex data management needs. Public health departments today face an increasing array of challenges. In order to enhance community health outcomes, agencies need the help of agile and knowledgeable partners who can help them achieve their goals. Whether you need skilled professionals to augment your staff, support for program administration, or advanced data solutions to drive decision-making, HORNE is here to support your mission.
Our team of public health consultants brings together professionals with deep expertise in Federally funded programs, clinical quality management, financial oversight, grant management, program development, and IT solutions. With a multidisciplinary approach, we help public health departments and agencies navigate these challenges, ensuring their programs remain effective, efficient, and compliant.
“Public health agencies are the backbone of community well-being, but they often face overwhelming administrative, regulatory, and staffing challenges. HORNE exists to bridge those gaps—bringing expertise, innovation, and hands-on support to ensure these programs operate efficiently and make a lasting impact. We’re not just consultants; we’re partners in advancing public health.”
Kade Moody, Managing Partner
Our Public Health Solutions:
Staff Augmentation
Staffing shortages can impact service delivery and regulatory compliance. HORNE helps public health agencies fill critical gaps by providing experienced professionals—including project managers, program administrators, grant specialists, data analysts, and fiscal/clinical experts.
Program Development & Implementation
Building and executing effective public health programs requires strategic planning, evidence-based approaches, and continuous improvement. Our consultants help design, launch, and manage initiatives that address key public health concerns, and ensure that your programs align with funding requirements and community needs.
Clinical and Fiscal Compliance and Monitoring
Regulatory compliance and financial accountability are critical to sustaining public health programs. Our experts conduct monitoring, site visits, audits, and quality assessments to ensure your programs meet federal, state, and grantor standards. We also provide corrective action planning and process improvement recommendations to strengthen program integrity.
IT Solutions and Public Health Data Coordination
Data-driven decision-making is essential for public health success. Our IT and data experts develop and maintain customized solutions for data collection, aggregation, and visualization. Whether through dashboarding, geospatial mapping, or database management, we empower you with actionable insights to improve outcomes and track performance.
Programs
Supported
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Administrative, clinical quality management (CQM) and data coordination support to agencies managing Ryan White Part A, B, C, and D funding.
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
Program administration, compliance, and monitoring for housing services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
340B Drug Pricing Program
Compliance, audit preparation, and strategic guidance for covered entities participating in the 340B program.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program
Emergency response planning, training, and grant management for state and local health departments.
Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG)
Program implementation, compliance, and reporting for substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs.
State Opioid Response (SOR) Grants
Grant administration, program monitoring, and data tracking for opioid-related initiatives.
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) for Infectious Diseases
Public health data coordination, lab capacity building, and infectious disease response planning.
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant (Title V)
Program management, monitoring, and data solutions for maternal and child health initiatives.
Immunization and Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
Program support, compliance monitoring, and data analysis for vaccine distribution and outreach.
Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Initiative
Supporting local and state agencies in developing and implementing strategies to reduce HIV transmission.
Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHS)
Maximizing funding impact through program management, monitoring, and technical assistance.
Medicaid External Quality Review (EQR) & Managed Care Oversight
Supporting state Medicaid agencies and managed care organizations with quality monitoring, compliance audits, program evaluation, and performance improvement strategies.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) & Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control
Surveillance, quality improvement, compliance monitoring, and strategic planning for STI and TB prevention and treatment programs.
Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Initiatives
Comprehensive needs assessments, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven strategies to address health disparities and enhance community health planning.
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Programs
Supporting state and local health departments with compliance monitoring, quality improvement, and technical assistance for behavioral health integration, State Opioid Response (SOR), and Substance Abuse Block Grants (SABG).
Public Health Workforce Development & Capacity Building
State and local public health agencies training, leadership development, and strategic planning to enhance workforce competency and retention.
Healthcare Facility Compliance & Accreditation Support
Technical assistance for hospitals, clinics, and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to maintain compliance with HRSA, Joint Commission, and CMS standards.
