Family Caregiving: New Horizons for Caring Across America
This webinar discussed a recent National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report Caring Across America, promising approaches and some ways in which we all can play a role in the solution.
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.
The Election’s Implications for CHIP and Children’s Coverage
Attendees discussed the election’s implications for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and children’s coverage.
Involving Youth in Efforts to Improve Population Health
In this webinar, listeners learned about how young people are catalyzing and contributing to initiatives that are focused on policy and community change.
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.
Strength in Numbers: Building Coalitions to Advance Policy Change
The 2016 GIH Fall Forum was held on November 15, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
Chronic Absenteeism: What Are We Missing?
This webinar explained why chronic absenteeism is of interest to health funders, how philanthropy and federal agencies are tackling the issue, and how foundations and corporate giving programs can become involved in driving solutions.
Accountable Health Communities
This webinar discussed the “accountable communities of health” model, examples of projects that embrace it, and how its development and implementation is being supported by both public and private funding.
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.
Building Healthy Communities: Reducing Children’s Exposure to Environmental Toxins
This webinar discussed how exposure to environmental toxins effects the health of all children, why they are often an unseen barrier to the work of health funders, and how grantmakers can incorporate an environmental health lens into their efforts to build healthier communities.
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.
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.
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.