The Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026 amends federal public health law to create a new grant program that funds networks of three or more organizations working together to improve health outcomes through technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models. These network grants will be awarded by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to tackle significant public health challenges, such as infectious diseases with rising incidence rates or chronic diseases becoming more prevalent. At the end of the grant period, participating networks must use shared data to demonstrate how their collaborative technology-based approaches have impacted health outcomes and expanded access to specialized care. The bill extends the authorization for these grants through 2031, replacing the previous 2022-2026 authorization period. The legislation is intended to leverage technology and multi-organization partnerships to strengthen the nation's ability to address major health challenges more effectively.
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