Courageous Action for the Health of Our Communities

The final day of the 2025 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy focused on milestone moments in health like the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and elevated the philanthropic partnerships already inspiring a better tomorrow. While much of the conference was spent reflecting, today was marked by action and what comes next: standing firm in values, being courageous, and co-creating a vision for the future.

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Reimagining Health Philanthropy, Together

During Day 2 of the 2025 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, attendees across sectors worked together to identify the intersections of their work and co-created solutions for healthier, thriving communities. Sessions spanned a wide range of topics, from exploring business’ role in health equity to strategies for supporting staff in uncertain times.

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Remarks on Defending Philanthropy’s Freedom to Give

President and CEO of Grantmakers In Health (GIH), Cara V. James, delivered opening remarks at the 2025 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy in New Orleans.

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Reports

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation: November 2023

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation developed a report as a resource for stakeholders to help explain the key elements of MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations, including the two types, who they serve, and the services they provide.

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Awards

Philanthropy @ Work – Awards – November 2023

The latest on awards from the field.

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Grants and Programs

Philanthropy @ Work – Grants and Programs – November 2023

The latest on grants and programs from the field.

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A Compendium of State Policies to Curb Hospital Prices and Reduce Medical Debt

Health care in the United States is the most expensive in the world by far and the reason is simple – health care providers keep increasing the prices of services. Hospitals, which represent the largest component of health care spending, have an outsized influence on medical debt in their communities through their policies and behavior.

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FDA Commissioner to Deliver 2023 Lauren LeRoy Health Policy Lecture at GIH Fall Forum

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver the 2023 Lauren LeRoy Health Policy Lecture at the Grantmakers In Health Fall Forum in Washington, DC.

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Feeding Hearts and Minds through Collective Action and Strong Partnerships

Grantmakers In Health began 2023 by announcing an ambitious set of health policy priorities supporting four key goals—to advance health equity and social justice, to expand health care access and improve quality of care, to improve population health, and to promote community engagement and empowerment.

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