The Milbank Blog

I’ve long aspired to become a doctor, a passion that was kindled by witnessing the unwavering commitment my parents had to the field of medicine in…  More

Congress, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and some state Medicaid authorities are proposing or are in the process of…  More

Analysis of commercial insurer date in all-payer claims databases finds that increases in use of medical services and drug price increases in 2021 drove higher spending.   More

Morgan McDonald shares that “grace” is the defining element of this work for many state health leaders.   More

In New York, a new law requires that the state incorporate a health equity analysis into its review of proposed health facility changes, especially…  More

The COVID-19 recession led to an historic spike in unemployment. Joblessness following pandemic shutdowns peaked near 15%, the highest rate since…  More

As state and federal policymakers debate whether and how to change Medicaid’s role in covering services in state and county prisons and jails, a new report has recommended a set of services and standards for opioid use disorder care in these settings that could advance access to high-quality care and improve health outcomes.    More

3 Takeaways:   Point out that health care costs are not only high, but also inflated and widely variable. Highlight where…  More

While much has been written regarding what needs to be done to strengthen public health for future preparedness and public safety, little attention…  More