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.
Luarnie Bermudo, MPH, MS, is a seasoned health care leader with over 16 years of experience in health care delivery, specializing in Managed Care. Currently, she serves as the director of provider services at the Health Plan of San Mateo, where she oversees a network of over 12,000 providers.
Previously, Luarnie was the director of transitional care services at Homebridge in San Francisco and was the director of health homes and HIV/AIDS services for Dominican Sisters Family Health Services in the South Bronx. She has served on the boards of the AIDS Alliance (A Ryan White Part D Advocacy Group), Little Wonders (A Parent and Child Co-Op), and she is currently a board member of Homebridge. Luarnie holds a BS from Old Dominion University and earned her MPH and MS from Eastern Virginia Medical School and Touro School of Osteopathic Medicine, respectively.
April 2026