November 9 – 11, 2026 | Arlington, VA
Regardless of the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections, the landscape of health policy in the United States will be shaped by recent political realities—and the stakes could not be higher. Threats to Medicaid, SNAP, and the broader safety net, rising challenges to democratic institutions, and a public health infrastructure under strain make improving health outcomes more difficult and more urgent than ever. Philanthropy has a critical role to play in supporting communities and charting a path forward that alters systems and policies to ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achieve their highest level of health.
The 2026 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Health Policy Exchange will provide space to assess the post-election environment, identify where investment and action are most urgently needed, and explore ways health funders can mobilize to advance health and well-being for all at the federal, state, and local levels.
Upcoming Convenings
2026 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting
Grantmakers 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 are excited to announce the 2026 Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership Meeting: September 23 – 25, 2026 at the Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriot HQ. Registration link, meeting agenda, and information about lodging will be shared at a later date. For general questions about the Rural Health Philanthropy Partnership (RHPP) Meeting, please contact us at ruralhealthphil@hrsa.gov. If you are interested in being on the planning committee for the RHPP meeting, please email Alexa Ofori at aofori@hrsa.gov by Friday, March 20.
Past Convenings
Funders Breakfast at the Building a Healthier Future Summit
The funders breakfast at the Building a Healthier Future Summit was held on March 8, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Funders Breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation
The funders breakfast at the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care: A Roadmap for Transformation was held on January 30, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Post-Election Philanthropy: Votes, Values, and Vision
Post-Election Philanthropy: Votes, Values, and Vision was held from December 17-18, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
2012 Fall Forum: Health Care Transformed: Better Delivery for Those Most in Need
The 2012 GIH Fall Forum was held from November 15-16, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
Next Steps for Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care
Next Steps for Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care was held on November 14, 2012.
2012 Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy
2012 Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy was held October 2-3, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
Innovations Summit: Understanding and Addressing Population Health
Innovations Summit was held on September 19, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
Upcoming Events
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