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 Fellows Program (MFP) is a 10-month leadership program for senior executive branch and legislative state leaders who are committed to improving population health in their communities.
Over the course of the Milbank Fellows Program, participants:
Convened by the Milbank Memorial Fund, in partnership with the Colorado Health Institute, and featuring guest faculty with expertise and applied experience in state policymaking, this program supports up to 24 participants as they address challenges and opportunities in today’s complex health policy environment. The Fund covers all costs of sessions and materials, including three in-person meetings.
Applications for the 2027-28 cohort will open next spring.
“The states are really where health policy action is. There are 50 state labs, plus DC and the territories, and they’re innovating in a thousand different ways. To be able to bring them together to enhance their leadership potential is how we feel the greatest difference can be made in population health and health equity.”
Program Leader
“The chance to learn from what states across the country are doing, and their approaches, strategies, and ways of engaging stakeholders, has infused me with a level of creativity and new ways of approaching complex problems.”
Deputy Commissioner, NHDHHS
State Senator, Washington
Deputy Secretary for Healthcare Finance and Medicaid Director, Maryland Department of Health