GIH is curating an ongoing list of philanthropy convenings focused on navigating policy changes originating from the White House.

How Pew Is Learning to Improve Health Policy

Antibiotics revolutionized medical treatment and are a cornerstone of modern health care. However, the global rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is making infections costlier and deadlier. After a 2008 report commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts highlighted these concerns, the organization invested in multiple projects to set limits on the use of antibiotics and to spur the development of new drugs.

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Standing Together in Perilous Times

GIH urges our Funding Partners and others in our community to join us in signing onto this public statement—we stand a better chance together than if we go it alone.

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Medicaid: Threats and Responses

As Congress deliberates federal spending cuts, Medicaid is under imminent threat. Legislative proposals are being discussed that may severely cap or cut Medicaid, particularly affecting children, seniors, and the disabled population. On this webinar, participants learned about current threats to the program, including renewed interest in Medicaid work requirement policies. Funders had the opportunity to hear about the latest research and discuss how philanthropy is responding in this moment. Speakers included Stephen Kaye of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund; Larry Levitt of KFF; and Mona Shah of Community Catalyst.

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Health Care Policy in 2025: Appropriations, Budget Reconciliation, and More

During this webinar, experts from Leavitt Partners will explain the distinction between the appropriations and budget processes and recent developments, including FY2025 appropriations and possible changes to mandatory funding, such as Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Leavitt Partners will discuss how these changes may impact health funders’  work and possible opportunities to engage.

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Medicaid’s Ongoing Critical Role in the U.S. Response to the Opioid and Overdose Crisis

Please join us to discuss the most recent data on the vital role of Medicaid in preventing overdose deaths, proposed changes to Medicaid programs, and their potential impact on the U.S. opioid and overdose crisis.

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The Clock Is Ticking—Medicaid is Under Imminent Threat

A new issue brief from Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and Leavitt Partners offers a detailed look at what Medicaid cuts will mean for the country.

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Overview of Potential Medicaid Changes in 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill

Budget reconciliation is a legislative tool that can be used by the majority party in Congress to advance their agenda with only a simple majority in the Senate. With slim Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, reconciliation provides an opportunity to pass key components of President Trump’s agenda, such as defense and border security funding, tax cuts, and spending cuts, without Democrat votes.

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2025 Annual Budget and Tax Briefing

Join the Economic Opportunity Funders for the opportunity to network with colleagues and learn about and discuss the new political environmental and its impact on social policy, key battles and opportunities at the federal and state level, coordinated efforts underway to shape the budget and tax fights ahead, implications for philanthropy in the short and long term, and strategies for individual and collective action.

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Black Disabled Leadership: Essential Yet Overlooked

Join the Disability and Philanthropy Forum for a discussion with Black disabled leaders on how philanthropy can support Black disabled communities.

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