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.
Vice President of Health Affairs and Chief Health Officer, Louisiana State University
Courtney N. Phillips, PhD, is currently serving as the vice president of health affairs and chief health officer at Louisiana State University (LSU). In this role, Dr. Phillips oversees strategic health care initiatives across the LSU system, focusing on strengthening healthcare education, training and workforce development to meet Louisiana’s growing industry needs. She works closely with university leadership, health care entities, and community partners to foster collaboration across LSU campuses, ensuring success in healthcare innovation, training, and interdisciplinary partnerships.
Before joining LSU, she led the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), the state’s largest agency, managing a $19.1 billion budget and a team of over 6,500 employees. Under her leadership, LDH earned national recognition for its innovative emergency responses. She also spearheaded initiatives to improve behavioral health services, expand Medicaid postpartum coverage, and implement crisis response systems. Prior to LDH, Dr. Phillips served as the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the CEO of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Phillips has a BS in Kinesiology and a MPA from LSU and a PhD in Public Policy from Southern University. She is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Executive Green Belt.