Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2026

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance the nation's ability to improve health outcomes and expand access to specialized care.

A key provision authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to networks of three or more organizations with expertise in operating technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models.

These grant recipients will be required to use a shared dataset to demonstrate the measurable impact of their models on health outcomes for significant public health issues, such as infectious or chronic diseases.

The legislation aims to foster innovative approaches to healthcare delivery and knowledge sharing by supporting these collaborative networks.

Additionally, the bill extends the authorization for this program, ensuring its continuation from 2027 through 2031 to further support these initiatives.