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.
Matthew Reynolds, MPH, is a consultant at Bailit Health, whose work includes supporting states on initiatives related to cost growth targets, behavioral health care, and quality measurement with particular attention to health equity. Prior to joining Bailit Health, Matthew worked with Partners in Health on the Community Tracing Collaborative in Massachusetts, where he worked alongside the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and local health departments in supporting various universities in the state to keep their campuses as safe as possible during COVID-19. He previously conducted research with the Harvard Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation as part of the Massachusetts Food is Medicine State Plan. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Medicine, Health, and Society from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Nutrition from the Tufts School of Medicine Public Health and Professional Degree Program.
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