Structural racism built into health and health care systems’ policies and practices perpetuate long-standing inequities. RWJF and its grantees actively advance policy change and build a field of anti-racist health policy experts, collaborating with advocates, community organizations, academics, and others.
Featured Initiatives
State Health & Value Strategies: Supported by RWJF, State Health and Value Strategies helps states transform health care systems—especially Medicaid programs—to be efficient, equitable, and innovative.
Urban Institute Policy Papers: The Urban Institute uses data and evidence to inform policymakers on a wide range of topics affecting upward mobility and equity.
Center for Health Care Strategies: The Center for Health Care Strategies identifies policies and programs to improve health outcomes of people enrolled in Medicaid who often face serious barriers to well-being.
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State Network: StateNetwork.org offers policymakers and researchers timely resources for advancing state-level health policy issues including the Medicaid coverage gap, health equity, and COVID-19.