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Indigo Hill Strategies shares timely analysis and perspective on federal policy developments shaping healthcare, aging, disability, and rare disease advocacy. Our insights are informed by hands-on experience engaging Congress and federal agencies and are designed to help organizations navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

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Our analysis explores the policy, political, and regulatory dynamics influencing federal decision-making. These pieces reflect what we are tracking, how we are thinking about emerging issues, and what organizations should be considering as they engage Washington.

Policy Newsletters

Our policy newsletters provide concise, issue-focused updates on congressional activity, regulatory developments, and federal funding trends. Designed for leaders and advocacy teams, these updates help organizations stay informed, anticipate what is coming next, and plan accordingly.

Rare Disease Week: Celebrating the Community That Shaped My Commitment to Rare Disease Policy

As we recognize Rare Disease Week, I find myself reflecting on why I chose to pursue a career in health policy. For me, rare disease policy has never been abstract, it has always been deeply personal. My Dad and I Shortly before my first birthday, my dad was diagnosed with neurosarcoidosis, a rare inflammatory disease that left him permanently disabled. Growing up, I did not fully understand the medical complexity of his condition. What I understood was that our life included

Feb 194 min read

Why Federal Appropriations Matter More Than Ever, and How Indigo Hill Strategies Is Expanding to Meet the Moment

We may be days into 2026, but Congress has yet to fully fund the federal government for the current fiscal year, which began on October 1, 2025. The longest shutdown in U.S. history concluded with the enactment of three appropriations bills covering part of Fiscal Year 2026, alongside a temporary continuing resolution funding the remaining federal agencies through January 30, 2026. As lawmakers returned from the holidays, appropriators faced mounting pressure to complete the

Jan 72 min read

Feature: 9 challenges health care organizations will face in 2026 and how to overcome them

Our Founder and CEO, Ryann Hill, MPH, was recently featured in a Rise Health article exploring the key challenges health care organizations will face in 2026 and how leaders can prepare for what lies ahead. She shared perspective on how shifting federal priorities, regulatory uncertainty, and election year dynamics are reshaping the policy landscape for providers, advocates, and health systems. We are grateful to the Rise Health team for including her voice in this important

Jan 51 min read

From the Treatment Room to the Policy Table, Building the Future of Health Policy One Fellow at a Time

One of the things we are most proud of from 2025 is our commitment to growing the next generation of health policy leaders. At Indigo Hill Strategies, we believe that building a stronger, more equitable policy ecosystem requires intentional investment in people. That means creating space for emerging professionals to learn, contribute, and bring new perspectives to the table. It is not optional work. It is an obligation. From June through December 2025, we had the privilege o

Jan 44 min read

The Indigo Insider December 2025

Welcome to the Q4 2025 edition of the Indigo Hill Strategies Quarterly Newsletter, The Indigo Insider . As we wrap up 2025, this update is your window into the conversations, milestones, and policy shifts shaping the healthcare, aging, and disability landscape. A Note From Ryann Team Indigo Hill Strategies at Women in Government Relations’ Annual End of Year Party. Niyahnee Thomas (Left), Taylor Thomas (Middle), Ryann Hill (Right) As we close out 2025, I have been reflectin

Dec 30, 20255 min read