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.
Lauryn Walker, PhD, RN, is the chief strategy officer for the Virginia Center for Health Innovation (VCHI), a public-private partnership that aims to improve value in healthcare and leads the Virginia Task Force on Primary Care. Prior to joining VCHI, Lauryn served as the interim chief of population health and senior advisor to the chief actuary and chief strategy officer for North Carolina Medicaid, where she supported efforts aimed at integrating behavioral health and physical health. She also served as the senior economic advisor for Virginia Medicaid, where she led the development of the Division of Health Economics and Economic Policy, which included the Office of Value-Based Purchasing, the Office of Quality and Population Health, and the Office of Data Analytics. She also served as a health fellow for the House minority leader for the US House of Representatives. Lauryn is a registered nurse and member of the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps. She earned her nursing degree and master’s in public health from Johns Hopkins University. She received her PhD in health policy and research from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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