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.
Investment Manager and Private Trustee
Robert E. Harvey is an investment manager and private trustee. He is a former member of the Board of Advisors of the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University and former trustee of the Judson Memorial Church. He serves as treasurer and as a director of the Eleanor A. Campbell Charitable Fund. Mr. Harvey began his investment career in 1976 at Scudder, Stevens & Clark, where he was a partner and founder of the Growth & Income Group. In 1991 he joined Bessemer Trust Co. as co-director of equities. From 1994-2004 he was president of Barrett Associates, Inc., investment advisors. Mr. Harvey served from 1990-2014 as a director of The Ashforth Company, a family-owned real estate and investment company founded in New York City in 1896. Mr. Harvey holds a BA from Bowdoin College, an MBA from the University of Virginia, the CFA designation, and an MPH from Columbia University. He is a great-great grandson of Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, founder in 1905 of the Milbank Memorial Fund.