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.
The Milbank Memorial Fund’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a 10-month leadership development program for early and mid-career legislative and executive branch state, large-county, and large-city government officials who are committed to improving the health of all people in their communities.
The Emerging Leaders Program provide participants with opportunities to:
Convened by Milbank Memorial Fund in partnership with a nationally recognized expert in leadership development, ELP sessions feature guest faculty who bring experience and insight into state policymaking. The Fund invites up to 24 participants and covers all costs of sessions and materials, including three in-person meetings.
Applications for the 2027-28 cohort will open next spring.
“We are looking for people who are dedicated to population health. We are looking for dedicated, driven, curious people who can approach conversations with humility and with an expectation of each other of really pushing each other to the next level. “
Program Leader
“By far the people I’ve gotten to meet through this is the most valuable thing, and those are relationships that I want to cherish for hopefully the rest of my career.”
Manager, Integrated Fiscal Strategy, MassHealth
State Representative, Louisiana
Bureau of Health Access, Policy, and Innovation Director, New York State Department of Health