GIH is curating an ongoing list of philanthropy convenings focused on navigating policy changes originating from the White House.
2026 Congressional Calendar
Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this calendar tracks when each house of congress will be in session in 2026.
Roles for Philanthropy as Medicaid Changes Take Effect
For those of us who have worked toward health equity, who have spent the past few years building toward incremental gains and pushing for larger change, the events of this year can feel like one big backslide. At times, it’s overwhelming. Yet this is not the time to get bogged down by the size of the challenge or by analysis paralysis. From where I sit, I see five roles that philanthropy can play in the rollout of changes to Medicaid.
Closing Remarks: 2025 Health Policy Exchange
President and CEO of Grantmakers In Health (GIH), Cara V. James, delivered closing remarks at the 2025 Health Policy Exchange, “Protecting the Freedom to Give” in Arlington, Virginia.
Potential Impact of a Government Shutdown on Health Care Priorities
This resource provides an overview of the September 2025 government shutdown and insights into its impact on the Department of Health and Human Services.
CEO Discussion on Emerging Challenges
Health funder CEOs are grappling with a fast-changing operating environment affecting many aspects of their work. As a response, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is convening a special webinar on Monday, October 6 at 4:30pm ET to help CEOs navigate philanthropy’s emerging challenges and share resources GIH has created to assist in meeting the moment. We will be joined by GIH’s legal advisors, who will provide a rundown of the current legal landscape, as well as representatives from FGS Global, GIH’s crisis communications consultants. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and provide insights.
Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy Report
This resource provides an overview of the Department of Health and Human Services report on children’s health released on September 9, 2025.
Department of Health and Human Services Reorganization and Reductions: Explaining the State of Play
This issue brief provides an overview of the current status of the reorganization and Reductions in Force (RIF) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help funders understand the impact on their work and engage in the current policy landscape.
The Final Reconciliation Package: Implementation of Key Provisions
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law. The implementation dates for key health care provisions in the law vary, with some taking effect immediately upon passage and others being implemented over several years. This resource details key dates for the implementation of the law’s most significant health care provisions.
Deadlines in Health-Related Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda
This GIH policy resource details many of the health-related executive orders issued by the administration and includes a calendar of upcoming implementation deadlines.