2026 Health Policy Timeline
This timeline previews expected regulatory and legislative health policy events in 2026.
Where Do We Go From Here? Combating Health Care Disparities in an Era of Reform
There is growing interest in improving the health of racial and ethnic communities of color by going beyond the health care setting to the root causes of poor health and inequality. In the current era of national health care reform, new opportunities may become available to further combat racial and ethnic disparities in health care.
Health and Justice: Health Care for People Involved in the Justice System
Health funders have found that focusing on people entering, in, or emerging from the criminal and juvenile justice systems increases the likelihood of connecting with vulnerable populations that are hard to pull into traditional health interventions.
State and Local Health Departments: Doing More with Support from Foundations
The nation’s public health system is under increasing pressure as state and local health departments are asked to take on more responsibilities with fewer resources. Despite these challenges, there are many opportunities for foundations to work with and strengthen state and local health departments.
Schools as Entry Points for Children’s Mental Health Services
Health grantmakers are in a strong position to support efforts to increase children’s access to mental health services by funding school-based services, building relationships between schools and service providers, disseminating information, and promoting policy change.
Filling a Gap in Care: The Need for Behavioral Health Integration
Primary care is often provided in isolation of behavioral health care, and vice versa. An integrated approach addresses this challenge by systematically coordinating physical and behavioral health services to more fully meet individual needs.
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