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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.
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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.
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Updates and expert contact information for reporters.
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It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Gail Wilensky, an esteemed member of The Milbank Quarterly’s Editorial Advisory Board.
Gail’s contributions to US health policy cannot be overstated. As a leading economist and senior fellow at Project Hope, she authored numerous articles, briefs, and policy proposals on health care reform that helped to shape the evolution of the Medicaid and Medicare programs as well as the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She served in multiple leadership roles within the federal government, including intramural research division chief in the National Center for Health Services Research (now the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality), administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration (now the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), and trusted health policy advisor to President George H.W. Bush.
Gail was a long-time contributing writer for the Quarterly, producing insightful and instructive opinion pieces on various health policy topics. She was indefatigable. Her most recent opinion piece, published in February of this year, was a thoughtful reflection on the remarkable robustness of the ACA marketplaces over time.
She was a valued advisor and friend to the Quarterly and the Milbank Memorial Fund, whose warmth, intelligence, and significant contributions to the field will be missed by all who knew her.