Regardless of the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections, the landscape of health policy in the United States will be shaped by recent political realities—and the stakes could not be higher. Against a backdrop of ongoing threats to Medicaid, SNAP, and the broader safety net, rising challenges to democratic institutions, and a public health infrastructure under strain, philanthropy has a critical role to play in supporting communities, and charting a path forward that alters systems and policies to ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. The 2026 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Health Policy Exchange will provide space to assess the post-election environment, identify where investment and action are most urgently needed, and explore ways health funders can mobilize to advance health and well-being for all at the federal, state, and local levels.
Lauren LeRoy Health Policy Lecture
The Health Policy Exchange features the Lauren LeRoy Health Policy Lecture, a lecture series established in honor of former GIH President and CEO Lauren LeRoy and her commitment to increasing communication between the worlds of philanthropy and policy. Last year’s speaker was Keshia Pollack Porter, Dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Registration
Registration will open the week of August 10. Register by September 25 for the best rate!
