Understanding the Safety Net
Where Care Occurs and Why Definitions Matter
2026 The Parity Center is hosting Understanding the Safety Net: Where Care Occurs and Why Definitions Matter. Sponsored by Arnold Ventures, this virtual discussion will highlight new research on the providers and communities delivering care to low-income populations. Panelists will examine how different safety-net definitions shape policy decisions, why safety-net care is both concentrated and widely distributed, and what these findings mean for payment reform, health equity, and the future of safety-net financing.
