Sixth Annual Public-Private Collaborations in Rural Health Meeting
Sixth Annual Public-Private Collaborations in Rural Health Meeting was held from June 7-8, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Health Care for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
On this webinar, funders heard about the range of health care issues these young people face, examples of programs that assist them, and the ways in which philanthropy is making a difference in their lives.
A Conversation with Randy Pate of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
On this webinar, Randy Pate, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, talked to funders about CMS priorities and public-private collaboration opportunities.
Fall Forum: Strategies for Tumultuous Times
The 2017 GIH Fall Forum was held November 9-10, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
CEO Working Group on Access and Coverage October Call
On this CEO Working Group on Access and Coverage call, Lori Lodes of Get America Covered and Sue Sherry of Community Catalyst discussed the upcoming open enrollment period, outreach efforts, and available resources.
Health Care for Immigrant Communities
On this webinar, legal and policy experts discussed the basics of immigrant eligibility, the barriers immigrant communities face, and what funders should consider doing at a time of major changes in immigration enforcement and widespread fear within immigrant communities.
Fifth Annual Public-Private Collaborations in Rural Health Meeting
The fifth annual Public-Private Collaborations in Rural Health meeting was from June 1-2, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Supporting Improvements to the Health Insurance Market
Funders discussed potential improvements to the Affordable Care Act and how funders can provide leadership in these tumultuous times.
CEO Working Group on Access and Coverage
Webinar and meeting resources for the CEO Working Group on Access and Coverage.
The Health Care Priorities of the New Administration
On this webinar, three of the nation’s foremost health care policy experts shared their thoughts on the federal government’s current health care priorities, as well as their recommendations for how philanthropy might contribute to the process.
The Changing Health Policy Landscape
Attendees of the Families USA Health Action Conference from February 16-18 in Washington, DC, were invited to sit down with GIH President and CEO Faith Mitchell and staff for an open dialogue about the changing health policy landscape.
ACA Repeal and Replace: What Comes Next?
How can funders respond to the rapid changes being made to the Affordable Care Act? This call provided timely information about efforts to repeal and replace the health law and a conversation about the potential roles for philanthropy in continuing to support coverage and access.
Looking Ahead to 2017: What’s in Store for Medicaid
This webinar took a deeper dive into the implications of eliminating the Medicaid expansion and capping federal Medicaid funding through block grants or per capita caps, highlighting potential implications for programs targeted to vulnerable populations, including those with substance abuse disorders and serious mental illness, former inmates, and a growing elderly population.
Trump’s Presidency and the New Congress: What the Future Holds for Immigrants and Refugees
This webinar grounded funders in the immediate concerns of immigrant and refugee communities; provided early analyses of the policy and political landscape including the new Congress; and offered a preview of plans to protect due process and fundamental rights at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Election’s Impact on Medicaid
In this webinar–given the results of the general election–the focus of this strategic conversation shifted to a preliminary discussion on the future of Medicaid.
Adapting Your Health Reform-Related Grantmaking Post-Election
Funders participated in a strategic call and heard early thinking on health reform-related grantmaking in the wake of the recent election.
Improving Health Outcomes for Seniors in Rural Communities
In this webinar, participants learned about an innovative telemedicine program supporting optimal healing and wellness for older adults in seven states that focuses on providing proactive medical care to avoid unnecessary transfers, hospitalizations, and read missions.
Meeting Substance Use Needs with Medicaid Expansion
Thirty-one states have expanded Medicaid eligibility as outlined in the Affordable Care Act. This second strategic conversation in a series discussed progress in the 19 remaining states.
Upcoming Events on Access and Quality
Roundtable Discussion for Health Funders’ Policy Staff
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? Join this informal roundtable discussion to connect with your peers, explore pressing issues, and share your 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, will join 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.
Developing a Funding Strategy In Response to SNAP Cuts
The 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.
For the first 45 minutes of this call, speakers will share 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 will be a funder-only conversation to reflect on how organizations are responding, what is being funded, and how we could collaborate.