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
Returning the Mouth to the Body: Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care
Returning the Mouth to the Body: Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care was held on April 17, 2012.
Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care: A Meeting of Public and Private Funders
Promoting Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care: A Meeting of Public and Private Funders was held on March 9, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland.
2011 Fall Forum Plenary & Reception: Working with Governments on Multiple Policy Fronts
The 2011 Fall Forum was held November 3, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
2011 Fall Forum: Safety Net in the Era of Health Reform: A New Vision of Care
The 2011 GIH Fall Forum was held on November 3, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
The Art & Science of Health Grantmaking 2011
The Art & Science of Health Grantmaking was held from June 6–7, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Upcoming Events
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