The Fund supports networks of state health policy decision makers to help identify, inspire, and inform policy leaders.
A bipartisan group of state health policymakers from both the executive and legislative branches who are focused on improving population health.
Networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
A program dedicated to advancing state-based efforts to make health care more affordable for residents, employers, and states.
The Milbank Memorial Fund supports two state leadership programs for legislative and executive branch state government officials committed to improving population health.
A leadership development program for early and mid-career state government officials who are committed to improving the health of all people in their communities.
A leadership program for senior state government officials who are committed to improving population health.
The Fund focuses on creating an affordable health care system built on strong primary care and partnerships that improve health outcomes for all.
Improving state leaders’ ability to enact and implement evidence-based health policies.
Advancing policies that create a more prevention- and primary care-oriented health system.
Improving population health through policies that contain health care cost growth.
Our state health policy resources offer relevant data analysis and best practices.
The Fund publishes reports, issues briefs, and case studies on state health policy issues.
Short takes on health policy issues from Milbank staff and guest authors.
Insights from Milbank President Debra Lubar on state health policymaking.
Reported articles and Q&As on timely health policy issues, as well as foundation updates.
Milbank Memorial Fund and Milbank Quarterly webinars featuring state health policymakers and researchers.
Updates and expert contact information for reporters.
The Milbank Memorial Fund is a private foundation that works to improve population health and health equity.
Read our reported articles on state health policy issues, including Q&As with state leaders, as well as updates on Milbank’s networks and programs.
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September 2026
The Voices For Our Fathers Legacy Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026-2027 scholarships. More
On September 11, 2026, The Milbank Memorial Fund submitted a public comment in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2027… More
Over the past several decades, there has been a substantial increase globally in policies legalizing medical and recreational cannabis, yet the… More
August 2026
Today, Milbank announces the members of the 2026-27 Emerging Leaders and Milbank Fellows cohorts. The current cohorts include state senators and representatives, agency commissioners and secretaries, division directors, chief medical officers, and state epidemiologists. More
June 2026
In this interview about managing executive branch transitions in state government, Debra Farrington, Deputy Secretary for Health in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, emphasized identifying priorities, engaging with legislators, and documenting relationships with community partners, so that important initiatives are understood as shared commitments. More
June 17, 2025 — Lashawn Richburg-Hayes, PhD, an expert in education policy, has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of the Milbank… More
In a new Health Affairs Forefront article, Michael Bailit, January Angeles, and Rachel Block show how states with health care cost growth targets… More
Wellness is a trillion-dollar global industry that affects health and well-being in a variety of ways. Milbank Quarterly authors Nancy Karreman, PhD… More
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of David Rosner, an esteemed member of The Milbank Quarterly’s Editorial Advisory Board and a long-time contributor and friend of the Milbank Memorial Fund. More
When Georgetown University’s Larry Gostin arrived in Geneva for the World Health Assembly in late May, the World Health Organization (WHO) was… More