Grantmakers In Health (GIH) President and CEO Cara V. James wrote a commentary about the end of the public health emergency for The Well News, which was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2023:
“The end of the declaration will limit the federal government’s commitment to funding these and other critical services, which will disproportionately impact those with lower incomes, communities of color and people living in rural communities. Philanthropy, health providers and states can fill the void by directing resources to ensure that we continue to make it possible for individuals and families to take steps to prevent their exposure to COVID-19, get treatment when they are sick and access critical telehealth services.”
Focus Area(s): Health Equity and Social Justice, Population Health