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.
Alison Barkoff, JD, is the Harold and Jane Hirsh Associate Professor and program director at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is a nationally recognized expert on long-term services and supports (LTSS), disability and aging policy, health care, and civil rights, with more than 25 years’ experience leading legal and policy advocacy. Prior to joining George Washington University, Barkoff led the Administration for Community Living in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from January 2021 to October 2024. She served as the HHS secretary’s adviser on aging and disability policy; oversaw national disability and aging programs; led interagency initiatives related to LTSS, family caregiving, direct care workforce, and housing; and led the development of regulations related to Medicaid LTSS, health care discrimination, aging programs, and elder justice. Earlier in her career, she served in leadership roles in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, and Center for Public Representation. Barkoff has testified before Congress and the US Commission on Civil Rights.
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