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 purpose of MED is to improve decision making in Medicaid and other state health purchasing programs. Created in 2006 by the Center for Evidence-based Policy as a self-governing collaboration of state Medicaid and other agencies, MED seeks to provide policymakers and Medical Directors with the tools and resources they need to make evidence-informed decisions. MED provides members with access to systematic reviews of evidence on the effectiveness of health care treatments and equipment, health technologies, and medical products. States are also offered rapid state-specific reviews and may opt to receive technical assistance.
Policymakers and other decision makers often have to make difficult decisions about the benefits and costs of drug coverage. Developed in 2003 by health policy experts in Oregon as a resource for states, DERP applies comparative evidence to drug formulary decisions. The members-only program, consisting of state Medicaid and public pharmacy managers, as well as other decision makers, provides reports and updates about drugs that have the potential to change clinical practice. Developed with input from members about which drugs to research, DERP reports evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of drugs in order to improve patient safety while helping government programs contain costs.
The Center for Evidence-based Policy assists states with evidence work for state-specific applications and can help states design or improve their processes for using evidence in policy formation, program design, and stakeholder outreach.