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SUMMARY:2025 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025 Agenda\n\n10/2/2025 Update: \nDue to the federal government shutdown\, our federal government colleagues were unable to attend this meeting. GIH and NRHA co-hosted the Tribal Health Funders Workshop and Annual Meeting\, and the meetings proceeded as scheduled.\n\n\n\nGrantmakers In Health (GIH)\, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy\, the National Rural Health Association\, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office of Rural Health co-hosted the 2025 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership (RHPP) Meeting\, Enhancing Rural Health Across Lifespan through Collaboration and Partnership\, welcoming foundations\, federal entities\, and other partners to discuss how our combined efforts might produce better health outcomes for rural communities. This year’s meeting was October 8-10\, 2025 in Bethesda\, Maryland. \nWe spotlighted creative partnerships and community-based efforts that touch on rural health challenges and opportunities across the full lifespan of rural residents\, while highlighting foundational federal programs that align with the theme. Meeting sessions featured initiatives on aging and end of life services\, highlighted early childhood programming\, discussed ways to support rural families\, and explored the impact of the Older Americans Act on rural communities. \nThis yearly meeting was intended for foundations\, corporate giving programs\, and individual donors who have activities or programs dedicated to rural health care. Participants had the opportunity to connect with one another\, share ideas\, and discuss how combined efforts can produce better outcomes for rural communities. Participants heard from speakers from government agencies and rural health leaders\, networked with peers\, and learned about ongoing engagements occurring throughout rural America. \nBefore the meeting\, funders attended the preconference Tribal Health Funders Workshop. This event took place the afternoon of October 8th\, 2025\, at the Marriott HQ Hotel in Bethesda\, Maryland and kicked off the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting (October 8-10). The purpose of this workshop was to improve our understanding of tribal health issues and identify ways to enhance partnerships to support Tribal Nations and Native-led work. \nTribal Health Funders Workshop Agenda \nPhotos\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nClick here to learn more about the RHPP
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/2025-rural-health-philanthropy-partnership-meeting/
LOCATION:Marriott Bethesda Downtown\, 7707 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rural Health Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
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SUMMARY:Developing a Funding Strategy In Response to SNAP Cuts
DESCRIPTION:This call was co-hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders and Grantmakers In Health and was open to all funders.\n\nThe scale and scope of the $186 billion in SNAP cuts included in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) are staggering and could force millions to lose their benefits. There is a need to identify clear national\, state\, and local strategies for diverse capital partners to address the structural harm to SNAP and widespread negative impacts on hunger\, health\, nutrition and economic security posed by this legislation.\n\nFor the first 45 minutes of this call\, speakers shared insights into emerging needs for advocacy\, technical assistance\, strategic communications\, and other areas\, in both the short and long term. Following Q&A with our panel\, there was a funder conversation to reflect on how organizations are responding\, what is being funded\, and how we could collaborate.\nSpeakers Included:  \n\nCrystal FitzSimons\, President\, Food Research & Action Center\nChloe Green\, Manager of Food and Nutrition Services\, American Public Human Services Association\nJorge Soto\, Senior Associate\, Annie E. Casey Foundation 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/developing-a-funding-strategy-in-response-to-snap-cuts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T173000
DTSTAMP:20251007T132500Z
CREATED:20250930T133252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T132500Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Discussion on Emerging Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Health funder CEOs are grappling with a fast-changing operating environment affecting many aspects of their work. As a response\, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) convened a special webinar on Monday\, October 6 at 4:30pm ET which helped CEOs navigate philanthropy’s emerging challenges and shared resources GIH has created to assist in meeting the moment. We were joined by GIH’s legal advisors\, who provided a rundown of the current legal landscape\, as well as representatives from FGS Global\, GIH’s crisis communications consultants. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions\, share concerns\, and provide insights.\n 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/ceo-discussion-on-emerging-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20251003T140019Z
CREATED:20250915T204848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T140019Z
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SUMMARY:Maternal Mental Health and Immigrant and Refugee Women\, Parents and Communities
DESCRIPTION:This webinar was in partnership with Funders for Maternal Mental Health\, Grantmakers In Health\, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees\, and Early Childhood Funders Collaborative.  \n\n\nPregnant and parenting immigrant\, migrant\, and refugee women are navigating a landscape marked by uncertainty\, fear\, and systemic exclusion—conditions that profoundly affect their physical and mental health during the perinatal and postpartum periods and throughout their lifespan. Amid increasingly punitive immigration policies\, including family separation\, detention\, and deportation without due process\, these women and their families face extraordinary challenges that endanger their mental health and wellbeing and that of their children. Compounding these harms are policy barriers such as the public charge rule\, attacks on birthright citizenship\, and exclusion from health coverage and other vital services. These stressors contribute to a growing but under-recognized crisis in maternal mental health\, with long-term consequences for families and communities. \nThis webinar examined the intersection of immigration and other policies impacting immigrants and maternal mental health\, drawing attention to both the systemic drivers of harm and the assets and resilience of the communities affected. Funders learned about the need for greater investments in research\, on-the-ground programs working to support women and families\, and the critical role philanthropy can play in addressing unmet needs\, advancing equity\, and taking action to improve maternal mental health and family wellbeing in immigrant and refugee communities.\n\n\n\nPanelists Included:  \n\nMarissa Tirona\, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (Moderator)\nWendy Cervantes & Suma Setty\, Center for Law and Social Policy\nChristina Collazo\, Todos Juntos Learning Center (Texas)\nMireya Reith\, Arkansas United
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/maternal-mental-health-and-immigrant-and-refugee-women-parents-and-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T153000
DTSTAMP:20251001T165106Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of health funders employ staff whose responsibilities focus exclusively or predominantly on public policy engagement. Do you lead your organization’s policy or government affairs work? During our roundtable discussion we connected with peers\, explored pressing issues\, and shared experiences to engage communities in setting funders’ policy priorities. Jennifer Tolbert\, deputy director of KFF’s Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured and the director of State Health Policy and Data at KFF\, joined the call to speak about how the provisions in the 2025 budget reconciliation law will likely affect states and other policy trends related to Medicaid and state budgets. \nSept30_Roundtable for Health Policy Staff
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/roundtable-discussion-for-health-funders-policy-staff-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T143000
DTSTAMP:20251002T210850Z
CREATED:20250912T155620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T210850Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Wildfires in Los Angeles – Health and Environmental Impacts and Community-Led Solutions
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Health & Environmental Funders Network and co-sponsored by Grantmakers In Health and Smart Growth California.  \nWildfires are not only environmental disasters\, they are health\, housing\, and economic crises that magnify systemic inequities in frontline communities and expose deep gaps in public response\, infrastructure\, and policy. The people most vulnerable to displacement\, pollution\, and climate impacts are also those leading the charge toward just\, restorative solutions. From neighborhoods downwind of wildfire burn zones\, to frontline communities burdened by cumulative pollution and climate risks Los Angeles residents are facing overlapping environmental and public health threats. Yet\, they are organizing for transformation: land stewardship\, public health protections\, clean-up and remediation strategies\, and job pathways rooted in care\, not extraction. \n\nThis webinar grounded the issue of urban wildfires in LA within the broader fight for environmental justice\, public health\, and climate resilience. It also illustrated the urgency and opportunity for funders to invest in intersectional\, community-based strategies that address the root causes and aftermath of climate disasters—strategies that build long-term capacity\, advance a restorative economy\, and ensure the most impacted communities shape the future of resilience. \nSpeakers Included: \n\n\nMartha Dina Arguello\, PSR-LA (Moderator)\nBrenda Solorzano\, The California Endowment\nDr. Kirsten Schwarz\, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health\nMatthew Teutimez\, Kizh Tribe; Laboratory for Indigenous Knowledge Systems\nGloria Medina\, SCOPE LA
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/urban-wildfires-in-los-angeles-health-and-environmental-impacts-and-community-led-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T160000
DTSTAMP:20250926T195724Z
CREATED:20250808T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T195724Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Advancing Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:Grantmakers In Health (GIH) continued the conversation on advancing health equity within philanthropy. This was a dedicated time for collaboration\, learning\, and action for program staff leading health equity efforts at their foundations (open to funding partners only). \nAt our earlier virtual discussion in March 2025 and at the recent GIH Annual Conference –  health equity networking breakfast\, many of you voiced a desire to learn about bold ideas around equity efforts. This session was a direct response to that request\, offering insights\, inspiration\, and space to explore what courageous leadership in health equity looks like. \nOur speakers included: \nMaria Pesqueira\, President of Healthy Communities Foundation \nJennifer Chheang\, Vice President\, Community Investment and Impact\, The Colorado Health Foundation
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/roundtable-on-advancing-health-equity-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-health-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T150000
DTSTAMP:20250926T195809Z
CREATED:20250808T195659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T195809Z
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SUMMARY:1 in 4 Project Strategy Work Group September 2025 Session
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees \nThis strategic conversation was on how funders can respond to the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 and its impacts on immigrant children and their families. The law’s profound harms are far-reaching; among other things\, they include extensive cuts to health care\, nutrition assistance\, and other public benefits; skyrocketing immigration fees; decreased protections for unaccompanied minors; and increased funding for immigration enforcement. \nWe examined the emerging movement and field responses to these cuts and explore opportunities for aligned strategy and coordinated action. In addition to hearing from speakers on this issue\, we held space for work group members to share the challenges they faced and strategies they are employing to support immigrant children and their families. \nSpeakers Included: \n\nSamantha Artiga\, Vice President and Director of the Racial Equity and Health Policy Program\, Kaiser Family Foundation\nRobyn Barnard\, Senior Director\, Refugee Advocacy\, Human Rights First\n\nIf you have any questions about the 1 in 4 project or this strategy session\, please feel free to reach out to Kevin Douglas\, GCIR’s Senior Director of National Programs. \n  
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/1-in-4-project-strategy-work-group-september-2025-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T150000
DTSTAMP:20250926T195836Z
CREATED:20250731T205033Z
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SUMMARY:Medicaid’s Role in Preventing & Ending Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsored by Funders Together for Housing Justice (formerly Funders Together to End Homelessness) \nWhile it was never the pathway to ensuring health care as a human right unto itself\, Medicaid inarguably saves lives. Millions would be homeless if not for the services Medicaid supports\, and those who experience homelessness rely on it to survive. But the federal government has drastically threatened Medicaid’s power. This webinar was a timely discussion on how Medicaid prevents and helps to end homelessness\, the status of federal funding for Medicaid\, state-level opportunities for organizing\, and what philanthropy can do to mitigate the harms of defunding this crucial component of the social safety net. Speakers included Michelle Schneidermann of the California Health Care Foundation and Bobby Watts of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council.
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/medicaids-role-in-preventing-ending-homelessness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T140000
DTSTAMP:20250819T133845Z
CREATED:20250205T153359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T133845Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Working Group Webinar: August Convening
DESCRIPTION:Grantmakers In Health was pleased to convene the CEO Working Group to discuss challenges in our work and opportunities for collaboration as we move forward to achieve our health missions under the new administration. Experts provided an overview of recent legislation\, the impact on health and health care\, and what foundation leaders can do to support communities and nonprofits in the next six months. Speakers included Joan Alker of Georgetown Children and Families and Sara Singleton of Leavitt Partners.\n  \nResources:  \nCEO Working Group Aug 18 Slides \nMedicaid/CHIP Coverage by Congressional District  \nMedicaid Coverage in Metro and Small Town/Rural Counties \nThe Final Reconciliation Package: Implementation of Key Provisions \nDeadlines in Health-Related Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/ceo-working-group-webinar-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T163000
DTSTAMP:20250926T195946Z
CREATED:20250717T184716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T195946Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Heat\, Rising Risks: Protecting Farmworkers in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:This webinar was hosted by Sustainable Agricultural & Food Systems Funders. \n\nHeat stress for outdoor workers lies at the intersection of climate change\, labor rights\, agriculture\, and public health. Heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the U.S.\, and farmworkers are especially vulnerable\, being 35 times more likely to die from heat-related exposure than other workers. As temperatures globally rise\, the number of unsafe working days for farmworkers due to heat is projected to double by the middle of the century. Without autonomy over their schedules or a federal OSHA standard regulating heat stress hazards in the workplace\, farmworkers are often forced to labor through extreme temperatures or smoke from wildfires. \nIn this webinar\, a panel of farmworker organizers\, health experts\, and policy advocates\, discussed the impacts of extreme heat on farmworkers and how we can advocate for a more just food system. \nNotes and Key Takeaways \nSpeakers Included \n\nDavin Cardenas\, Organizing Director\, North Bay Jobs with Justice\nAnastasia Christman\, Senior Policy Analyst\, National Employment Law Project\nElizabeth Mizelle\, Assistant Professor\, Baccalaureate Education\, College of Nursing\, East Carolina University\nYesica Ramirez\, General Coordinator\, Farmworker Association of Florida\nLeticia Zavala\, Co-Coordinator\, El Futuro Es Nuestro\n\nThis webinar was co-sponsored by Grantmakers In Health\, Center for Disaster Philanthropy\, Funders for Regenerative Agriculture\, Health and Environmental Funders Network\, and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. \n\n    
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/rising-heat-rising-risks-protecting-farmworkers-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T163000
DTSTAMP:20250926T200702Z
CREATED:20250722T181342Z
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SUMMARY:Health Care Policy in 2025: What Comes Next?
DESCRIPTION:President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law on July 4\, 2025\, enacting historic cuts to Medicaid\, the ACA marketplace\, SNAP\, and more – via work requirements\, copays\, and stricter eligibility verifications. According to analysis from the Congressional Budget Office\, the new law will increase the number of people without health insurance in the United States by 11.8 million by 2034. Health policy experts warn that these changes will exacerbate health access issues\, worsen health disparities\, and threaten the financial viability of rural hospitals. In this webinar\, experts from Leavitt Partners provided an overview of the recent legislation\, the impact on health and health care\, and what foundations can do to support communities and nonprofits in the next six months. Speakers included Laura Pence\, and Sara Singleton from Leavitt Partners\, and Kristina Ramos Callan from Health Management Associates.\nIn 2025\, Grantmakers In Health launched a new collaboration with Leavitt Partners for health policy monitoring services related to GIH strategic priorities. These services include twice-monthly newsletters highlighting key federal policy developments and regular webinars and issue briefs on timely policy topics. \nResources: \nAugust 4 Webinar Slides \nH.R. 1 Puts Children Last from First Focus Campaign for Children \nA Summary of National Medicaid Work Requirements from Center for Health Care Strategies
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/health-care-policy-in-2025-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T140000
DTSTAMP:20250926T200748Z
CREATED:20250715T160006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T200748Z
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SUMMARY:GIA Member Meetup: Public Funding Cuts & Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Cohosted with Grantmakers In Aging \nWe discussed how philanthropy is responding to public funding cuts. Funders shared what their organizations are doing to support grantees that are being impacted by reductions in public funding. Finally\, we brainstormed strategies with other funders and shared how GIA and GIH can help.
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/gia-member-meetup-public-funding-cuts-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T153000
DTSTAMP:20251002T211437Z
CREATED:20250702T141736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T211437Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of health funders employ staff whose responsibilities focus exclusively or predominantly on public policy engagement. Do you lead your organization’s policy or government affairs work? In this informal roundtable discussion\, we connected with peers\, explored pressing issues\, and shared experiences to engage communities in setting funders’ policy priorities. \nOn this webinar\, we heard from Sean McCluskie\, Former Chief of Staff at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\, regarding his reflections on the current health policy environment\, as well as his advice for funders engaging in policy.
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/roundtable-discussion-for-health-funders-policy-staff-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T160000
DTSTAMP:20250722T150931Z
CREATED:20250605T191634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T150931Z
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SUMMARY:Philanthropy’s Role in Protecting Public Health
DESCRIPTION:In recent months\, negative sentiment and rhetoric against our country’s public health system has led to a variety of policy decisions\, ranging from defunding local public health departments to undercutting and dismantling key systems and infrastructure. These actions will have profound and far-reaching consequences for our nation’s health. In this webinar\, we discussed the impact of recent state and federal actions on local health departments\, how health funders are investing in their communities’ public health\, and what grantmakers can do to protect public health. Speakers included Lori Freeman of National Association of County & City Health Officials\, Avital Havusha of New York Health Foundation\, and Brian Washington of Missouri Foundation for Health. \nResources from this webinar:  \nJuly 21 Webinar Slides \nNational Profile of Local Health Departments from NACCHO \nForces of Change Survey from NACCHO \nThe Impact Map from The Impact Project \nThe CDC Data Project from Fired but Fighting \nMissouri Public Health Institute \nCare Across Communities Dashboard: Explore Primary Care in New York from NY Health Foundation \n 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/philanthropys-role-in-protecting-public-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T133000
DTSTAMP:20250926T200858Z
CREATED:20250611T135947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T200858Z
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Messaging
DESCRIPTION:As Congress deliberates on Medicaid spending cuts\, clear and impactful communication with stakeholders is more important than ever. By sharing real stories\, data\, and community impact\, funders and their grantees can help policymakers understand the consequences of funding reductions and promote informed decision-making. It also helps the general public understand what is at stake\, mobilizes communities to advocate for their needs\, and ensures vulnerable populations are aware of how policy shifts may affect their health coverage. During this webinar\, we heard how funders can lift up the voices of those most affected. Speakers included Alison Betty of alignco\, Rob Davidson of the Committee to Protect Health Care\, Lisa Fitzpatrick of Grapevine Health\, and Jessie Mandle of the Healthy Schools Campaign. \nProtecting School Medicaid Advocacy Guide \nTalking Points for Advocates \nResources to Protect School Medicaid and Student Health \nCost and Coverage Collaborative \nPhysicans Defending Medicaid
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/medicaid-messaging/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260211T195015Z
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SUMMARY:2025 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:2025 Agenda at a Glance \nThe 2025 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy\, Forging Partnerships for a Better Tomorrow\, was held on June 16 – 20 in New Orleans\, LA\, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. \n📄Download the Printed Agenda as a PDF \nReporting from the Conference:\nDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Learn More\nTheme: Forging Partnerships for a Better Tomorrow\nSolving large\, complex societal issues not only compels funders to use their resources in new and creative ways\, but requires them to build strong\, lasting partnerships with a wide range of public and private stakeholders. As we mark the 60th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid Act and the start of a new administration\, as well as reflect on 20 years of rebuilding since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita\, the power of partnership stands as a key force for improving health for all. \nThe 2025 GIH annual conference was an opportunity for funders to collectively explore innovative\, multisectoral partnerships at the local\, state\, and national levels that advance health and equity. Sessions highlighted how funders effectively partner with diverse stakeholders\, bring community voice and expertise to partnerships\, and identify key learnings from these collaborations. \nRecognizing the 20th Anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita at the 2025 GIH Annual Conference\nGrantmakers In Health (GIH) recognized the 20th anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as part of the 2025 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy\, Forging Partnerships for a Better Tomorrow\, on June 16-20\, 2025\, in New Orleans\, Louisiana. Two decades ago\, an unprecedented number of health funders partnered with community\, government\, nonprofits\, and others to the Katrina and Rita response and recovery efforts\, and we plan to incorporate as many of their voices and roles as possible in our programming. \nPlenary Session Videos\nOpening Remarks from Cara James\n \nOpening Plenary: The Freedom to Give\n \nMedicaid\, Medicare\, and the Older Americans Act: 60 Years Later\n \nTerrance Keenan and Andy Hyman Awards Plenary Luncheon\nElizabeth Ripley of the Mat-Su Health Foundation accepted the 2025 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award & Jane Perkins of the National Health Law Program accepted the 2025 Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy \n \n20 Years of Rebuilding Since Hurricane Katrina
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/2025-gih-annual-conference-on-health-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Orleans\, 601 Loyola Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:Health Care Policy in 2025: Medicaid\, SNAP\, and the Excise Tax
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, experts from Leavitt Partners shared the latest developments in health care policy under the new administration. Speakers included Laura Pence and Sara Singleton of Leavitt Partners. On this call\, presenters covered where things stand with the budget reconciliation process\, and dive into three important issues: Medicaid\, SNAP\, and the proposed excise tax increase on foundations.\n\n\nHealth Care Policy
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/save-the-date-health-care-policy-in-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Birth Justice and Reproductive Equity in Precarious Times: Insights\, Challenges\, and Strategies for Funders
DESCRIPTION:The birth justice and reproductive equity landscape in the U.S. has continued to shift following the 2022 Dobbs ruling\, which overturned Roe v. Wade. In addition to reduced abortion access\, communities\, birthing people\, and the partners working with them are facing growing challenges to reproductive and perinatal care—including uncertainty around Medicaid and other public funding critical to sustaining services.  \nThis webinar brought together health funders to share insights\, experiences\, and challenges encountered while supporting this work in an evolving landscape. The discussion focused on how funders are navigating the legal\, policy\, and funding changes and their investments that center the dignity\, safety\, and autonomy of birthing people and their communities.  \nPlease note this webinar was not be recorded as we wanted this to be a safe space for a candid discussion.   \nModerator and Panelists   \n\nNakeenya Wilson\, Strategic Advisor\, Funders for Birth Justice & Equity (moderator)\nSona Smith\, Birth Justice Program Officer\, Ms. Foundation \nNaa Amissah-Hammond\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Groundswell Fund\nElise Belusa\, Executive Director\, Tara Health Foundation\n\nPost-Webinar Resources:  \n\nBirth Equity Funders Landscape 2023\n\nCosponsored with Funders for Birth Justice & Equity \n  
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/navigating-birth-justice-and-reproductive-equity-in-precarious-times-insights-challenges-and-strategies-for-funders/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T140000
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SUMMARY:Funder Approaches to Addressing the Critical Connection Between Youth Mental Wellness and Financial Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the connection between mental well-being and financial security during adolescence and young adulthood? \nAccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness\, most mental health conditions are diagnosed during the same life stage when young people are building the skills and accessing opportunities that shape their financial futures. Mental and financial well-being are deeply interconnected—each influences and reinforces the other. \nWhen young people experience mental wellness\, they’re better equipped to manage money\, handle stress\, make informed decisions\, and seek help when needed. At the same time\, financial security reduces one of the most common sources of stress that can contribute to anxiety\, depression\, and other mental health challenges. Yet\, despite these strong linkages\, funders often treat mental health and financial well-being as separate priorities. \nOn May 13th\, 2025 at 2pm EDT\, AFN held an engaging webinar that explored why supporting mental wellness must be a core component of financial wellness initiatives. \nThis session provided funders with:\n• Key insights on the intersection of mental and financial well-being\n• Real-world examples of integrated support strategies\n• Actionable steps to align funding efforts with the realities young people face \nThis conversation was especially relevant for health funders\, those focused on economic opportunity\, and anyone invested in improving outcomes for youth. \nAFN Resources:  \n\nWebinar Recording and Webinar Slideshow \nUnlocking Youth Potential: Philanthropic Strategies for Financial Well-Being\nHigh Stakes High Reward – How all funders can make critical\, catalytic contributions to investing in the financial security of youth and young adults.\nYoung Adult Financial Well-Being Framework\nFramework Overview Video\n\nOther Resources \n\nAspen Institute\, Learning from Young Adults to Improve Public Benefits for All\nAspen Institute\, Belonging\, Meaning\, Wellbeing & Purpose: A Path Forward\nCenter on Poverty and Social Policy Webinar: Young Adults and Tax Debate – Policy Considerations for the Childless Earned Income Tax Credit\nNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, 2020 Mental Health by the Numbers\nNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, Mental Health by the Numbers\nNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)\, The Ripple Effect of Mental Illness\nYale School of Medicine\, Transforming Futures: New Research Initiative Evaluates the Impact of Baby Bonds on Health and Well-Being\nYouth Law Center\, Empowering Teens in Foster Care\nUnited Way Of Greater Atlanta\, CareerReady ATL\n\nCosponsored with Asset Funders Network. 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/funder-approaches-to-addressing-the-critical-connection-between-youth-mental-wellness-and-financial-wellness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T160000
DTSTAMP:20250509T201826Z
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SUMMARY:Reducing Gun Violence in New Orleans through Cross-Sector Collaboration with Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Firearm violence is a preventable public health issue that affects communities across the United States. Yet\, rates of exposure vary significantly from one region to another\, shaped by socio-economic disparities\, demographics\, and local gun policies. This webinar explores the role of multi-sector partnerships\, including the philanthropic sector\, to effectively reduce firearm violence.  \nThe moderated discussion was a conversation about best practices and key challenges in developing\, implementing\, evaluating\, and sustaining violence intervention programs. Panelists included credible messengers from a community-based organization\, local government\, and an academic research partner\, who are collaborating to reduce violence through community and hospital-based programs in New Orleans\, Louisiana. Participants left the session with a better understanding of the critical role of philanthropy in advancing efforts to reduce firearm violence\, along with insights to facilitate successful cross-sector collaboration.   \nPanelists  \n\nKim Mosby\, Associate Director of Research\, Vera Institute \nJulia Fleckman\, Director of Violence Prevention Institute\, Tulane University \nDanny Allen\, Director of NOLA Peace Ambassadors\, Ubuntu Village NOLA\nRoberta Dubuclet\, Director of the Office of Violence Prevention\, City of New Orleans Health Department \n\nResources from the Webinar \n\nViolence Prevention Institute- Tulane University \nNOLA Peace Ambassadors \nOffice of Violence Prevention- New Orleans Health Department \nSeeds of NOLA Trauma Recovery Center 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/reducing-gun-violence-in-new-orleans-through-cross-sector-collaboration-with-philanthropy-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T160000
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SUMMARY:State of the Union for the Disability Community
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsored with Disability & Philanthropy Forum and WITH Foundation  \nThe current U.S. landscape for people with disabilities is growing more complex as changes to critical policies such as Medicaid and Social Security are being proposed and enacted. This “state of the union” briefing and discussion on disability priorities that highlighted both the current realities and the actions needed to improve access\, quality\, and outcomes. Speakers included Sandy Ho of Disability & Philanthropy Forum\, Dom Kelly of New Disabled South\, Sean Jackson of Disability Rights Texas\, and Mai Pham of Institute for Exceptional Care.  \nWebinar Resources: \n\nPreserving Medicaid & the Affordable Care Act for Adults with Disabilities from Disabilities Rights Education & Defense Fund\nHistory Repeats? Faced With Medicaid Cuts\, States Reduced Support For Older Adults And Disabled People from Health Affairs  \nThey Took Sledgehammers to Sidewalks – Here’s Why from American Experience | PBS \n\nDisability Justice Practitioners and Teachers: \n\nLeah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha\nAlice Wong\nTalila Lewis\n Mia Mingus  \n\n 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/state-of-the-union-for-the-disability-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T150000
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SUMMARY:Foundations Take Action on Medicaid
DESCRIPTION:Congress is considering significant cuts to Medicaid as part of the budget reconciliation process being used to advance the new administration’s legislative priorities. Cuts to Medicaid funding would dramatically impact the 80 million people served by the program today. This webinar provided an overview of potential federal policy changes to Medicaid and considerations for foundations and corporate giving programs as they consider how to take action in their communities. The webinar featured a panel discussion with the leadership of state foundations to highlight their key initiatives and collaborations on Medicaid defense. Speakers included Patti Boozang of Manatt Health\, Heather Howard of State Health and Value Strategies\, Kaitlyn Kenney Walsh of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation\, Sheldon Weisgrau of Missouri Foundation for Health\, and Aaron Wernham of Montana Healthcare Foundation. \n \nGIH Webinar Foundations Take Action on Medicaid 5.5.25 \nEmerging Federal Policy and Potential Implications for Subsidized Health Insurance Programs in Massachusett \nFaces of MassHealth: Portrait of a Diverse Population \nMassHealth Matters to Massachusetts – Updated Infographic (2025) \nEnding Medicaid Expansion: Effects on the Individual Market \nEconomic Effects of Medicaid Expansion on American Indians Report & Tribal Fact Sheets \nCuts to Medicaid Affect All Missourians \nImpact of Potential Federal Medicaid Changes on Missouri \nThe Effects of Congressional Medicaid Proposals on Medicaid Expenditures in Missouri: Summary of Key Findings to Date
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/foundations-take-action-on-medicaid/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20250505T174347Z
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SUMMARY:Social Security is for Everyone – And Philanthropy Plays An Important Role
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsored with Asset Funders Network and Grantmakers in Aging \nSocial Security turns 90 this year with nearly four generations of Americans rightfully counting on social security as a part of their economic plan. It is not just for older adults but also supports children and families in the event of disability and death. However\, the program currently faces a long-term financing gap which\, if unaddressed\, will result in across-the-board benefit cuts of approximately 15 percent. There are workable solutions and this new survey from National Academy of Social Insurance\, supported by RRF Foundation on Aging\, tested vetted options to understand what components people most value\, would like increased and could be decreased. \nOn April 30\, 2025 at 1pm ET we discussed: \n\nOutcomes of the National Academy of Social Insurance survey and\,\nNext steps for philanthropy to ensure Social Security continues with its 90 year record of not missing a payment.\n\nSpeakers included \n\nNaomi M. Stanhaus\, RRF Foundation on Aging\nRebecca D. Vallas\, National Academy of Social Insurance\nDena L. Jackson (Moderator)\, Asset Funders Network\n\nResources from the Webinar: \n\nSlides and Webinar Recording\nThe Social Security Rapid Response Collaborative\nSocial Security at 90 Survey Results from NASI\nNew Learnings Brief Shares RRF’s Insights about Our Grantmaking from RRF Foundation for Aging
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/social-security-is-for-everyone-and-philanthropy-plays-an-important-role/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T140000
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SUMMARY:Policy Briefing: Threats to Food and Nutrition Programs in Budget Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:The House and Senate continue to work on a budget reconciliation. On April 10\, the House narrowly passed the Senate’s version of a budget blueprint\, calling on Congressional committees to slash billions of dollars from programs within their jurisdictions including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\, school meal supports like the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)\, and Medicaid in exchange for tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. The House and Senate will determine the final tax and spending levels by agency and program in committee debates in coming months. \nIn this session\, experts from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) provided an up to the moment analysis of how federal budget reconciliation impacts food and nutrition programs\, the ties into Farm Bill negotiations\, and ultimately\, what these policy decisions mean for the health and well-being of children\, families\, and communities across the country. Experts highlighted how advocates are organizing in support of these crucial programs\, FRAC’s advocacy resources\, and how funders can support this work. \nSpeakers Included: \n\n\nColleen Barton\, Interim President\, FRAC \n\n\nSalaam Bhatti\, SNAP Director\, FRAC \n\n\nCrystal FitzSimons\, Interim President\, FRAC \n\n\n4.29.25 Food Policy Webinar Slides \nThe Reach of School Breakfast and Lunch — During the 2023–2024 School Year  \nThe State of Healthy School Meals for All
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/policy-briefing-threats-to-food-and-nutrition-programs-in-budget-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T140000
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SUMMARY:CEO Working Group Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Grantmakers In Health is pleased to have convened the CEO Working Group on April 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss challenges in our work and opportunities for collaboration as we move forward to achieve our health missions under the new administration. These calls were open to GIH Funding Partner CEOs\, Presidents\, Executive Directors\, or the highest-ranking health staff at multi-issue foundations. \nOn this webinar\, we were joined by Dr. Rich Besser\, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, on the topic of funders communicating their values and using their voice during these critical times. We were also joined by a strategic communications firm to discuss approaches and resources for that work. Philanthropic leaders then had the opportunity to share information\, swap strategies\, raise concerns\, and ask for one another’s advice. \nFGS GIH Webinar Presentation
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/ceo-working-group-webinar-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T140000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of health funders employ staff whose responsibilities focus exclusively or predominantly on public policy engagement. Do you lead your organization’s policy or government affairs work? This informal roundtable discussion provided participants a platform to connect with peers\, explore pressing issues\, and share experiences to advance policy change.
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/roundtable-discussion-for-health-funders-policy-staff-11/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T133000
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SUMMARY:Medicaid: Threats and Responses
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsored by Disability & Philanthropy Forum \nAs Congress deliberates federal spending cuts\, Medicaid is under imminent threat. Legislative proposals are being discussed that may severely cap or cut Medicaid\, particularly affecting children\, seniors\, and the disabled population. On this webinar\, participants learned about current threats to the program\, including renewed interest in Medicaid work requirement policies. Funders had the opportunity to hear about the latest research and discuss how philanthropy is responding in this moment. Speakers included Stephen Kaye of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund; Larry Levitt of KFF; and Mona Shah of Community Catalyst. \n \nKaye Preserving Medicaid \nThe Skinny on the Debate Over Medicaid Cuts \nMedicaid Defense \nCanto’s Medicaid Defense: Congressional Outreach Tools for Advocates \nThe Truth about Medicaid Work Requirements: Costly\, Ineffective\, and Harmful  \nUnderstanding the Intersection of Medicaid and Work: An Update \nHow Potential Federal Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP Could Trigger the Loss of a Million-Plus Jobs\, Reduced Economic Activity\, and Less State Revenue
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/medicaid-threats-and-responses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T160000
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SUMMARY:Health Care Policy in 2025: Appropriations\, Budget Reconciliation\, and More
DESCRIPTION:During the month of March\, Congress focused on passing appropriations legislation to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2025\, as well as budget reconciliation legislation that is expected to have a significant impact on federal spending. During this webinar\, experts from Leavitt Partners explained the distinction between the appropriations and budget processes and recent developments\, including FY2025 appropriations and possible changes to mandatory funding\, such as Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Leavitt Partners discussed how these changes may impact health funders’ work and possible opportunities to engage. Speakers included Laura Pence and Sara Singleton from Leavitt Partners.  \n \nResource  \nHealth Care Policy in 2025: What to Expect from Congress and the Trump Administration 
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/health-care-policy-in-2025-appropriations-budget-reconciliation-and-more/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T150000
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SUMMARY:Medicaid’s Ongoing Critical Role in the U.S. Response to the Opioid and Overdose Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Organizer: Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) \nMedicaid is the largest payer of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in the United States\, covering an estimated 40% of adults under the age of 65 with OUD\, and plays additional roles in supporting recovery services by funding peer recovery coaches and health-related social needs\, and prevention initiatives such as school-based health services. \nFORE grantees are on the frontlines studying the various roles Medicaid plays in preventing\, treating\, and recovering from OUD\, as well as reducing overdose deaths. Manatt Health has highlighted ways states can leverage existing authorities under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to sustain innovative prevention programs that support and treat children and families impacted by OUD. The RAND Corporation is assessing how Medicaid dis-enrollments (or “unwinding”) at the end of COVID-19 public health emergency affected access to buprenorphine treatment for at-risk populations\, which could provide important lessons. The Legal Action Center engages with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and tracks 1115 demonstration waivers and policies related to Medicaid enrollment during and after incarceration. And lastly\, the National Academy for State Health Policy has been closely engaging with state executive branch officials to learn about their funding priorities and concerns. \nPlease join us on Wed.\, Mar. 26 at 2p ET as we welcome… \n\nJocelyn Guyer\, MPP\, Senior Managing Director\, Manatt Health\nBradley Stein\, MD\, PhD\, Director of the OPTIC\, RAND Corporation\nGabrielle de la Guéronnière\, JD\, VP of Health & Justice Policy\, Legal Action Center\nKatie Greene\, MPP\, Director of Public Health\, National Academy for State Health Policy\n\n… as they discuss the most recent data on the vital role of Medicaid in preventing overdose deaths\, proposed changes to Medicaid programs\, and their potential impact on the U.S. opioid and overdose crisis. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.gih.org/event/medicaids-ongoing-critical-role-in-the-u-s-response-to-the-opioid-and-overdose-crisis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Externally-Hosted Event
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