1087: PHIG Impact Report: AI, Accountability, and Academia
Mar 17, 2026
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As Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) funding moves into its later years, how can health departments maximize its impact? Ron Bialek, President and CEO, Public Health Foundation, talks about the biggest opportunities ahead for state and local agencies. Bialek highlights three key areas where PHIG investments can drive lasting improvement: responsibly integrating AI into public health operations, strengthening performance management systems to guide daily decision-making, and expanding partnerships between health departments and academic institutions.