Upcoming Webinars
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.
State of the Union for the Disability Community
The current U.S. landscape for people with disabilities is growing more complex as changes to critical policies such as Medicaid and Social Security are being proposed and enacted. Join us for a “state of the union” briefing and discussion on disability priorities that highlights both the current realities and the actions needed to improve access, quality, and outcomes. Speakers include Sandy Ho of Disability & Philanthropy Forum, Dom Kelly of New Disabled South, Sean Jackson of Disability Rights Texas, and Mai Pham of Institute for Exceptional Care. Cosponsored with Disability & Philanthropy Forum and WITH 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.
Outreach and Enrollment Learning Community – July
On our July call, we discussed outreach to small businesses and employers. Guest speakers included Brooke Bell of the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Elisabeth Benjamin of Community Service Society of New York, and Kevin Lewis of Maine Community Health Options. Please read the related…
A Long and Dangerous Road: How Funders Can Respond to the Surge of Unaccompanied Children Migrating to the United States
This webinar discussed the growing humanitarian crisis and the role funders can play in responding to the needs of unaccompanied immigrant children who are being cared for in communities across the country.
Monitoring the Impact of the ACA (Part Two)
This call built further on the recent GIH webinar, Monitoring the Impact of the ACA. Participants took a deeper dive into the work being done and the approaches being taken and explored possibilities for coordinating efforts.
Understanding Pediatric Dental Benefits in the ACA
This webinar provided an overview of the pediatric dental benefit, explored implementation challenges and opportunities for philanthropy.
Optimal Healing Environments: Creating a Culture of Wellness
This webinar featured organizations that have adopted a holistic healing framework and discussed ways philanthropy can help optimize wellness and prevention.
Outreach and Enrollment Learning Community – June
This month’s call was an exchange of ideas on grantmaker roles in outreach and enrollment going forward.
Integrated Care: Building a Skilled Workforce
This webinar discussed the latest research on workforce competencies and shared examples of successful integrated care practices.
Outreach and Enrollment Learning Community – May
With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, GIH convened this learning community for funders who have been supporting ACA outreach and enrollment efforts.
The Affordable Care Act and Pregnant Women
This webinar explored current eligibility levels and benefits that can help improve women’s health, potential coverage gaps for women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant, and potential roles funders can play.