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.
Supporting networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
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 provide 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.
Upcoming and past 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.
Nida Joseph, MPH, is a program associate at the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS). In this role she supports efforts related to integrating care for individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid and reforming long-term services and supports systems. Prior to joining CHCS, Ms. Joseph worked as a contact tracer for New York City, where she played a fundamental role in controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus by connecting newly diagnosed cases and contacts to appropriate resources and informing them about updated COVID-19 guidelines. She also previously worked with Centerlight Healthcare, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly organization, where she acted as a liaison between all major departments within the plan and advocated on behalf of its participants to improve their care experience. During her graduate studies, Ms. Joseph held an internship with Health CUNY, which is a university-wide initiative that seeks to improve student health and academic success. Here, she developed a resource guide for students facing hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically regarding health care access and housing insecurity. She was also a part of a research team that was working to implement a university student health plan. She holds a master’s degree in public health from the City University of New York School of Public Health and Health Policy and a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Florida Atlantic University.
May 2022