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.
Erica Brown was a program officer at the Milbank Memorial Fund. In her role, she managed the Fund’s activities focused on identifying, informing, and inspiring state health policy leaders, including through the Reforming States Group and Emerging Leaders Program. She previously held policy roles in state and local government, including with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the Harris County Executive. Prior to joining the Milbank Memorial Fund, Ms. Brown also served as a director of public health for Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Massachusetts and a master’s in public policy from Brown University. Ms. Brown is passionate advocate for the use of data and evidence to inform public policy.
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