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.
John Heintzman MD, MPH, is an associate professor of family medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, an affiliate investigator at OCHIN Inc, a non-profit health IT and equity organization, and co-director of the Primary Care Equity in Latinos (PRIMER) Center. Dr. Heintzman is a board-certified family physician, health equity researcher, and practicing community health center clinician. He received his MD from Temple University in 2002 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in 2005. He started his research career formally with a Career Development Award from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in 2012 to deliver preventive services to Latino immigrants in Oregon community health centers.
April 2024