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.
The Peterson-Milbank Program for Sustainable Health Care Costs supports state-led efforts to make health care more affordable for everyone. This support includes direct technical assistance to individual states in analyzing and addressing the underlying drivers of health care cost growth; regular opportunities for peer networking; and facilitation of cross-state projects on shared affordability priorities.
This program is a partnership between the Milbank Memorial Fund and the Peterson Center on Healthcare. Participating states include Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, and Washington.
Cost growth targets, or benchmarks, create a pathway for health care affordability. They serve as an annual statewide goal for health care spending growth that state leaders, health insurers, health care providers, businesses, and consumer advocates have all agreed to and are committed to achieving. With this common goal in mind, everyone can work together to find shared solutions for making health care more affordable in their state.
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“To even begin looking at what’s happening in health care spending on a state level rather than national is an enormous accomplishment. Washington has different trends, different players, and a different landscape than other states. A state-specific look at the data is critical. “
Deputy Director, Northwest Health Law Advocates, Washington
“The health care cost growth benchmark is an important initiative. We have to be concerned with cost growth in health care because we need health care to be sustainable, affordable, and accessible without impacting quality. I believe that everyone feels they have a stake in that outcome, and that they can contribute to the goals of the initiative.”
Chief Executive Officer, Community Health and Wellness Center, Connecticut
“The cost growth benchmarking initiative has been thoughtful. I think they’ve tried to be very considered in their approach. They’ve gotten buy-in from both providers and payers and made it a collaborative effort. It is a step in the right direction.”
Executive Director, Rhode Island Business Group on Health
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