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.
Janelle White, MD, MHCM, FAAP, is a physician and healthcare leader with a mission to improve the quality of patient care and population-based health outcomes by leveraging an ecosystem model of care delivery. Dr. White has provided clinical oversight to the design and execution of a broad portfolio of community-based strategies and interventions aimed at reducing the life expectancy gap of vulnerable populations and has advocated for health care policies that improve the care of underserved populations. Dr. White currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of North Carolina Medicaid and is dedicated to leading innovative healthcare initiatives with a determination to tackle complex problems focused on improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Dr. White earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami, medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, and master’s degree in Healthcare Management from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
June 2025