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.
Lynn A. Blewett, PhD, MPA, is a professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, where she teaches graduate courses on the US health care system and international health systems. In addition to being the founding director of the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC), Dr. Blewett has served as chair of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Scientific Advisory Board and as a member of the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS). Dr. Blewett has a committed history leading applied policy research, analyzing state and federal data resources, and translating research to inform health policy, access to care, Medicaid coverage, and payment policy at both state and national levels. Dr. Blewett holds a PhD in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota.
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