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.
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Morgan McDonald, MD
Morgan F. McDonald, MD, has been named the Milbank Memorial Fund’s National Director of Population Health and Health Equity Leadership. McDonald served most recently as the Interim Health Commissioner for Tennessee and previously as Deputy Commissioner for Population Health and Assistant Commissioner for Family Health and Wellness. In these roles, she provided senior leadership for the state’s pandemic response and recovery efforts, championed the department’s health equity engagement and implementation work, and successfully led the state’s maternal and child health improvement initiatives.
Board certified in medicine and pediatrics, McDonald has continued her clinical practices, focusing on the needs of underserved populations. She has been recognized with national and state awards for her work.
Starting April 3, McDonald will be responsible for the Fund’s state health policy leadership programs. In this role, she will further develop the Fund’s health equity programming and identify new opportunities to respond to participants’ population health needs.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Morgan’s commitment to and experience with public health join us,” said Milbank Memorial Fund President Christopher F. Koller. “Public health leaders know firsthand the importance of responding thoughtfully and systematically to the health inequities that continue to plague the United States. The leadership that Morgan brought to Tennessee will be instrumental in identifying, informing, and inspiring health policy leaders across the country as they take up the many population health challenges this country faces.”