Survey Findings: Perceptions of Health Funders
In July and August 2025, FGS Global conducted research on behalf of Grantmakers In Health (GIH) to help health funders better understand how they are viewed by the public. The research included an online survey of engaged voters nationwide and an online focus group with Washington, DC, policy professionals. An overview of the survey and online focus group findings is now available to all GIH Funding Partners.
Connecting Children to Ongoing and Coordinated Health Care
Ongoing and coordinated care for children has been linked to better health outcomes, as well as lower overall costs. This Issue Focus highlights opportunities for grantmakers that include improving access to medical homes, coordinating care for children with chronic diseases, educating providers, colocating services, and reducing emergency department use.
Putting People First
This compilation of speeches from GIH’s 2004 annual meeting includes remarks from King Davis, Harvey Fineberg, David Gould, Pedro Greer, Lauren LeRoy, Mary Story, Jerome Williams, and Margo Wootan.
Taking Time for Board Engagement Strategies
This GIH Issue Focus examines various board engagement strategies.
Strengthening and Maintaining the Public Health Infrastructure
This Issue Focus article presents information on the issues facing the nation’s public health infrastructure and how health grantmakers help strengthen the system by partnering with federal, state, and local health departments, as well as with academic institutions and community groups that contribute to the public’s health.
Outreach to Uninsured Children: Recent Foundation Initiatives
This GIH Issue Focus outlines what grantmakers are doing to reach uninsured children.
Health Programs Get Funding Boost: New Federal Funds Available for Prevention, Treatment, and Research
This GIH Issue Focus highlights new federal funds available for prevention, treatment, and research, and shares additional policy developments relevant to funders.
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