The Fund supports networks of state health policy decision makers to help identify, inspire, and inform policy leaders.
The Milbank Memorial Fund supports two state leadership programs for legislative and executive branch state government officials committed to improving population health.
The Fund identifies and shares policy ideas and analysis to advance state health leadership, strong primary care, and sustainable health care costs.
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The Fund publishes The Milbank Quarterly, as well as reports, issues briefs, and case studies on topics important to health policy leaders.
The Milbank Memorial Fund is is a foundation that works to improve population health and health equity.
Mat Thomas is a professional writer and editor with more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years working in health care. He has served as the senior communications specialist at Health Plan of San Mateo since 2016. A published author of many magazine articles, Mat holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a certificate in Technical Information Development from Sacramento State University.
April 2026
