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Transforming health care through evidence and collaboration since 1993. NIHCM Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization.
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Learn about trends and strategies for better health for older adults! Register for #NIHCM's webinar to learn more about managing their health care and costs: bit.ly/3Le0u68
NIHCM Webinar; The Aging US Population: Managing Health and Costs Through Medicare Advantage Strategies; Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Emory Rollins School of Public Health & Morehouse School of Medicine; Jennifer L. Kowalski, MS, Public Policy Institute, Elevance Health; Kortney Cruz, Independence Blue Cross; Caitlin Ellis, MPA NIHCM Foundation, Moderator; November 18; 1 - 2 pm ET | #AgingPopulation | @NIHCMFoundation
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Learn about trends and strategies for better health for older adults! Register for #NIHCM's webinar to learn more about managing their health care and costs: bit.ly/3Le0u68
NIHCM Webinar; The Aging US Population: Managing Health and Costs Through Medicare Advantage Strategies; Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Emory Rollins School of Public Health & Morehouse School of Medicine; Jennifer L. Kowalski, MS, Public Policy Institute, Elevance Health; Kortney Cruz, Independence Blue Cross; Caitlin Ellis, MPA NIHCM Foundation, Moderator; November 18; 1 - 2 pm ET | #AgingPopulation | @NIHCMFoundation
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Join #NIHCM for a webinar on 11/18 to learn about existing trends in the aging population and strategies used by Medicare Advantage organizations to support the health of older adults, while managing the cost of care.

Register today: bit.ly/3Le0u68
NIHCM Webinar; The Aging US Population: Managing Health and Costs Through Medicare Advantage Strategies; Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Emory Rollins School of Public Health & Morehouse School of Medicine; Jennifer L. Kowalski, MS, Public Policy Institute, Elevance Health; Kortney Cruz, Independence Blue Cross; Caitlin Ellis, MPA NIHCM Foundation, Moderator; November 18; 1 - 2 pm ET | #AgingPopulation | @NIHCMFoundation
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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By 2050, nearly one in four Americans will be 65 or older, placing strain on Medicare and the broader health care delivery system.

Register for a #NIHCM Webinar to learn more about the aging population and strategies to improve care and health outcomes: bit.ly/3Le0u68
NIHCM Webinar; The Aging US Population: Managing Health and Costs Through Medicare Advantage Strategies; Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Emory Rollins School of Public Health & Morehouse School of Medicine; Jennifer L. Kowalski, MS; Public Policy Institute, Elevance Health; Kortney Cruz, Independence Blue Cross; Caitlin Ellis, MPA; NIHCM Foundation, Moderator; November 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET | #AgingPopulation | @NIHCMFoundation
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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NIHCM's latest webinar will explore research on the aging population, Medicare Advantage, and value-based care approaches. Register today to learn from industry experts: bit.ly/3Le0u68
NIHCM Webinar; The Aging US Population: Managing Health and Costs Through Medicare Advantage Strategies; Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Emory Rollins School of Public Health & Morehouse School of Medicine; Jennifer L. Kowalski, MS; Public Policy Institute, Elevance Health; Kortney Cruz, Independence Blue Cross; Caitlin Ellis, MPA; NIHCM Foundation, Moderator; November 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET | #AgingPopulation | @NIHCMFoundation
October 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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CLOSING TODAY @ 5 PM EST: Submit your application to the #NIHCM Journalism Grants Program. Apply now to be in the 2025-2026 cohort of health care journalism grantees: bit.ly/JGrants25

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NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women.

Read the #NIHCM Newsletter to learn updates on breast cancer research: bit.ly/4916jgO @americancancersoc.bsky.social
NIHCM Foundation; Data Insights; October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women; Breast cancer rates and outcomes vary by race and ethnicity. Although Black women have a 5% lower incidence of breast cancer than White women, they face a 38% higher mortality rate.; To view citations, please visit nihcm.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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3 days left to apply to the #NIHCM Journalism Grants Program. Apply today to be in the 2025 - 2026 cohort of grantees: bit.ly/JGrants25
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NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
October 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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6 Days left to submit an application for the 2025- 2026 Cycle of the #NIHCM Health Care Journalism Grant Program.

Submit your application today: bit.ly/JGrants25

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NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Time is running out to apply to the #NIHCM Health Care Journalism Grant Program. 7 DAYS LEFT.
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NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Two weeks left of the #NIHCM Journalism Grant Cycle. Taking applications from health care #journalists at national, local, and nonprofit outlets.

Apply now: bit.ly/JGrants25

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NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
October 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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The 2025-2026 #NIHCM Journalism Grant Cycle will close in two weeks! Apply today: bit.ly/JGrants25 | @healthjournalism.org @sabew.bsky.social @statnews.com @tradeoffs.org @apmresearchlab.org
NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
October 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, NIHCM's Newsletter shares news on women's health, technology, policy, mental health and other health news. Read it today: bit.ly/4916jgO
October 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Attention🚨Health care journalists seeking support for national or local, high-impact reporting on health care.

Apply today for the #NIHCM Journalism Grants Program. Applications will close on October 27th: bit.ly/JGrants25

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NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
October 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Andrew Dreyfus named President and CEO of the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation. View the press release to learn more: bit.ly/3IKe7Jk
October 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Missed the #NIHCM Webinar on the health care workforce? Watch the webinar on our YouTube channel to learn more about strategies to build the health care workforce: bit.ly/3Vz28RE
Strategies to Build and Support the Health Care Workforce; Michelle Washko, PhD, Health Resources & Services Administration; Erin Fraser, PhD, MPP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research; Christine Bracamonte Wiggs, PhD, MPH, MS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona & AZ Blue Foundation; September 24; 2 - 3 pm ET; #HealthCareWorkforce; @NIHCMFoundation
September 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Interested in writing about chronic disease management but need funding? The #NIHCM Journalism Grants Program is taking grant applications on a curated list of topic areas. Learn more about eligibility requirements and apply today: bit.ly/JGrants25 | #chronicdisease #journalism #grants
NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
September 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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NIHCM Webinar: Join us today at 2:00 PM ET for a webinar on the #health care workforce. Listen to industry experts. Register here: bit.ly/4ghQsMz #healthcareworkforce #shortage
Strategies to Build and Support the Health Care Workforce; Michelle Washko, PhD, Health Resources & Services Administration; Erin Fraser, PhD, MPP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research; Christine Bracamonte Wiggs, PhD, MPH, MS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona & AZ Blue Foundation; September 24; 2 - 3 pm ET; #HealthCareWorkforce; @NIHCMFoundation
September 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Eli Cahan, #NIHCM Journalism Grantee, releases a second @propublica.org article on mental health facilities and consolidation. Read more: bit.ly/4nBnZo1 | @emcahan.bsky.social
For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.
Psychiatric hospitals — increasingly owned by for-profit corporations — are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica ...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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New strategies for addressing the health care workforce shortage. Join the #NIHCM webinar on 9/24 to hear experts offer solutions. Register here: bit.ly/4ghQsMz

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Strategies to Build and Support the Health Care Workforce; Michelle Washko, PhD, Health Resources & Services Administration; Erin Fraser, PhD, MPP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research; Christine Bracamonte Wiggs, PhD, MPH, MS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona & AZ Blue Foundation; September 24; 2 - 3 pm ET; #HealthCareWorkforce; @NIHCMFoundation
September 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Eli Cahan, #NIHCM Journalism Grantee, explores critical issues in mental health care in @propublica.org. Read the article to learn more: bit.ly/4nBKrg6 | @emcahan.bsky.social
Psychiatric Hospitals Turn Away Patients Who Need Urgent Care. The Facilities Face Few Consequences.
Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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A new Harris Poll reports more than half of health care workers are considering taking new jobs next year. Register for the #NIHCM Webinar to learn more about the health care workforce and strategies to support them: bit.ly/4ghQsMz
Strategies to Build and Support the Health Care Workforce; Michelle Washko, PhD, Health Resources & Services Administration; Erin Fraser, PhD, MPP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research; Christine Bracamonte Wiggs, PhD, MPH, MS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona & AZ Blue Foundation; September 24; 2 - 3 pm ET; #HealthCareWorkforce; @NIHCMFoundation
September 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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31 out of the 35 physician specialties are reported to have shortages in 2037. Register for #NIHCM's webinar to learn strategies to build and support the health care workforce: bit.ly/4ghQsMz
Strategies to Build and Support the Health Care Workforce; Michelle Washko, PhD, Health Resources & Services Administration; Erin Fraser, PhD, MPP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research; Christine Bracamonte Wiggs, PhD, MPH, MS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona & AZ Blue Foundation; September 24; 2 - 3 pm ET; #HealthCareWorkforce; @NIHCMFoundation
September 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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The #NIHCM Foundation is taking applications for the annual Journalism Grants Program, which provides up to $500,000 in grants for health reporting or programs that educate professional journalists.

View the eligibility requirements and apply today: bit.ly/JGrants25
NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
September 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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NEW NEWSLETTER: This month, NIHCM explores childhood obesity, health in schools, drug pricing and other health news. Read the #NIHCM September Newsletter today: bit.ly/3K3M3Rr
NIHCM Foundation Data Insights; September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month; Roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States have obesity. Children with obesity are at a higher risk of: Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Fatty Liver Disease, and Asthma; To view citations, please visit nihcm.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Have you submitted an application to the #NIHCM Journalism Grants? The deadline is October 27, 2025. Submit your grant proposal on health care management today. Apply here: bit.ly/JGrants25 @statnews.com @wbur.org @bostonglobe.com @houstonchronicle.com
NIHCM Foundation; Call for Applications; Grants for Health Care Journalism; Up to $500,000 Available; NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants Program; nihcm.org/grants/journalism-grants; Deadline for Applications: October 27, 2025
September 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM