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.
Brianna Van Stekelenburg, MPP, is a research associate with the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy supporting health care delivery and payment reform projects with a particular emphasis on North Carolina’s health care transformation and helping lead the Institute’s maternal and child health efforts. Brianna brings extensive research and policy experience related to Medicaid, value-based care, social drivers of health, and women and families. Prior to joining Duke-Margolis, Brianna served in various research and policy roles at the NC Office of State Budget and Management on the health and education team, the NC Council for Women, and the Duke Center for Child and Family Health. She also has experience working with children and families to study factors that influence child development. Brianna received her master’s in public policy from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University and her bachelor’s degree in international studies and Spanish from the University of Mississippi.
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