Archive: 2026

Every child deserves a safe, stable, loving family. The U.S. child welfare system is falling short. Today, more than 400,000 children are in foster care in the United States. Many of those children experience abuse, neglect, trauma, or instability before ever entering the system. Despite the efforts of social workers, […]

By Kelsey Jarrett and Anna Rumer In the United States, Medicare and Medicaid members have long had access to a wide range of benefits and services to support stronger health outcomes and improved quality of life. However, the patients with access to these resources often have a hard time finding […]

Independent validation of a large U.S. health plan’s claims data shows $1,241 in per-member savings, a $2.42 return on ever dollar invested, and meaningful reduction in high-cost utilization PHOENIX–May 4, 2026–Solera Health today released findings from an independently validated, real-world evidence study demonstrating that a curated network of digital health partners […]

By Perry Clarkson and Kelsey Jarrett Maternal health in the United States is at a paradoxical moment. Despite advances across other areas of healthcare, maternal outcomes have not followed the same trajectory. In many cases, they’ve worsened. Access to care is increasingly uneven, shaped by geography, income, patient demographics, and […]

By Elizabeth Roberts and Cody Nystrom In the United States, too many cancer patients fall through the cracks after diagnostic testing, at the very moment when speed and coordination matter most. Health systems often rely on manual workflows, fragmented operations, and Excel spreadsheets to manage patient care, an inefficient process […]

Takeaways from the 2026 Nuclear Business Innovation Conference By Joey Barrick The fact that nuclear energy is facing a workforce shortage isn’t new information. The industry has discussed these challenges for more than a decade, as experienced employees retire and up-and-coming talent leaves for better pay and easier hours in […]

SJF invests in six different social and environmental impact sectors, which means our ninety-five portfolio companies are a diverse group: one company is reducing fraud and hate speech online (Respondology); another is providing personalized diabetes and weight management coaching (Cecelia Health); another makes automation solutions to build utility-scale solar plants […]

By Arrun Kapoor and Josef (Joey) Barrick Home electrification is crucial in reducing carbon emissions. In particular, heat pumps are the single most impactful upgrade a homeowner can make to reduce their carbon footprint. Residential buildings account for 12.5% of all emissions globally, and heat pumps lower household annual energy […]