Is the Number of Uninsured Children Rising?

The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families released a new report, Nation’s Progress on Children’s Health Coverage Reverses Course. This webinar was a robust discussion of the report’s findings, including key federal and state policy updates.

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Engaging the Public in Assessing Health Care Value

How can foundations best support health care delivery system transformation? Funders discussed how pairing evidence analysis with public deliberation can help stakeholders understand the relative value of care options and take actions that will improve access for patients while reducing costs throughout the system.

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LIVESTREAM RECORDING: Count Us In! Roles for Health Funders in Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census

This recording of the webcast from the first day of the 2018 GIH Fall Forum reviews upcoming census activities and shares practical strategies for philanthropic involvement.

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2018 GIH Fall Forum

The 2018 GIH Fall Forum was held from November 14-16, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

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Advancing Health Equity with Harm Reduction Strategies

On this webinar, funders learned how harm reduction approaches are being effectively implemented in community health centers and other settings, with a particular focus on services supporting homeless individuals and women with behavioral health conditions.

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What Funders Need to Know About “Public Charge”: An Analysis of the Published Rule

In this webinar, participants discussed the recently proposed “public charge” rule would allow federal officials to consider immigrants’ use of Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Program, and several housing programs in determining whether to deny entry into the United States or make adjustments to legal permanent resident status. Listeners learned more about the proposed rule and discussed ways that funders can take action.

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Medicaid Waivers: An Update

On this webinar, funders learned about approved and pending Medicaid waivers, explored the response to flexibilities such as work requirements and managed care contracting, and discussed how foundations might work within these processes to promote health outcomes and protect consumers.

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HEAL Funder Learning Community Meeting #3

This third convening of the GIH HEAL Learning Community was held September 24-25, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia.

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Expanding Family-Friendly Workplace Policies

This webinar discussed the emerging policy consensus and current efforts to make comprehensive paid leave a reality across the country.

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Open Enrollment: Challenges and Strategies

During this webinar, funders learned how to share outreach and enrollment tactics, available resources, and potential strategies to overcome anticipated obstacles.

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Ensuring that Medicaid and CHIP Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Children

This webinar reviewed the latest policy updates, forecasted gaps, and opportunities to protect Medicaid and CHIP coverage for children with special health care needs and children in immigrant families.

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Upcoming Events on Advocacy Strategies

Save the Date: Health Care Policy in 2025

During this webinar, experts from Leavitt Partners will share the latest developments in health care policy under the new administration. Speakers will include Laura Pence and Sara Singleton of Leavitt Partners. Save the date – details coming soon.

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Foundations Take Action on Medicaid

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 will provide 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 will feature a panel discussion with the leadership of state foundations to highlight their key initiatives and collaborations on Medicaid defense. Speakers include Patti Baum 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.

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Funder Approaches to Addressing the Critical Connection Between Youth Mental Wellness and Financial Wellness

Curious about the connection between mental well-being and financial security during adolescence and young adulthood?

According 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.

When 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.

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