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.
Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services
Andrea Barton Reeves, JD, serves as the Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services. In this role, she has transformed service delivery in the 12 community centers where residents apply for benefits by streamlining services and introducing procedures that add dignity to the application process. She has also introduced two major Medicaid waiver programs: a maternity bundle focused on improving health care outcomes for poor and low-income women, and a one for formerly incarcerated adults and juveniles. Andrea has also established the state’s first Opportunity Center, where clients can receive holistic services and supports in one place. In further pursuit of her lifelong commitment to advocacy for underserved communities, Andrea is completing a Master of Arts in Religion at Yale Divinity School, where she is a Social Justice Scholar, with an academic focus on non-profit leadership excellence and poverty alleviation.