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We value community wisdom and institutional knowledge, and our commitment to continuous learning allows us to listen and connect insights to chart a course to health equity—faster and together. Explore news, research, policy updates and thought leadership from experts within and outside RWJF, below.

Trending Topics

The landscape affecting the barriers to health equity is constantly shifting. Stay up to date as RWJF experts share their perspectives on timely news affecting our collective ability to get to a future where health equity is a reality.

In the Press

Abandoning Public Media Is a Threat to Public Health

Allyn Brooks-LaSure, RWJF chief communications officer and vice president for communications programs, says defunding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting endangers every American community.

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In the Press

This July 4, the Ultimate Act of Patriotism Is Calling for Reparations

RWJF President and CEO Richard E. Besser and Board Member Ryan P. Haygood call for the fulfillment of America’s promise.

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In the Press

RFK Jr.'s Attack on Vaccine Experts Endangers Every American

Dr. Richard E. Besser, condemns HHS Secretary Kennedy's decision to fire all members of CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

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Expert Insights

Sharing solutions and stories from communities across America, along with critical perspectives and the best available data and evidence that can inform progress toward a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

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Ballot Measures Are Under Threat—Philanthropy Must Help

We will get to health equity faster when we all have a voice in shaping policies and setting priorities. Ballot measures make that possible.

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Policy and Law Community Power
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Why Now is the Time to Fund Solidarity

Funders can strengthen movements and create lasting change by facilitating relationships and building trust among social justice advocates.

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Health Leadership Development Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Power
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A Guide to Accessible Digital Content

Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion are creating new barriers to accessibility. Organizations committed to equity can respond by strengthening digital accessibility right now through the steps listed in this blog post.

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Social Determinants of Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Disability
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Our Research

We work to expand our nation's evidence base on what can help us achieve health equity faster and together. We recognize that equitable data collection and analysis is necessary to dismantle barriers to health equity.

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Marketplace Pulse: Marketplace Premiums in 2026 if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire

The recently enacted reconciliation bill has dire implications for health insurance coverage across the U.S. And if Congress fails to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, 4.2 million more people are projected to lose their coverage.

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Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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Marketplace Pulse: SBM Math Is Getting Scary

At a time when affordability is deteriorating and state budgets will be very tight, will state-based marketplaces be able to weather the storm?

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Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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Building Generational Wealth through New and Better Homes

A $10 million loan from RWJF will support Habitat Capital’s pilot enterprise loan product and research into the feasibility and development of a potential home repair loan program.

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Housing
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Advocacy & Policy

We are committed to advancing the policies, practices, and systems changes that can dismantle structural barriers to wellbeing, especially racism. We take the long view and focus on efforts that have a lasting impact on systemic, generational change.

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A man sitting on an examining table in a doctor's office searing sneakers.

Marketplace Pulse: Marketplace Premiums in 2026 if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire

The recently enacted reconciliation bill has dire implications for health insurance coverage across the U.S. And if Congress fails to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, 4.2 million more people are projected to lose their coverage.

4-min read

Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
Brief
Two women fill out an application for SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) at a Covering Kids & Families enrollment event. Covering Kids & Families.

Marketplace Pulse: SBM Math Is Getting Scary

At a time when affordability is deteriorating and state budgets will be very tight, will state-based marketplaces be able to weather the storm?

8-min read

Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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Reconciliation Bill Effects on States' Healthcare Spending

Healthcare spending in the United States would decline by $797 billion over the next decade under the congressional spending bill passed by the House of Representatives.

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Healthcare Coverage and Access Policy and Law
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