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.
Director of Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care Services, West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services
Cynthia Parsons, MA is the Director of Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care Services for the West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services (Medicaid) within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources where she is responsible for the supervision of the following programs and services. Behavioral Health including but not limited to all inpatient, outpatient, acute psychiatric units in hospitals Telehealth, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities, Child Residential Services, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Nursing homes, 1115 Substance Use Disorder Demonstration Waivers and the 1915 C Serious Emotional Disorder Waiver for Children. Cynthia has worked for the WV Department of Health and Human Resources for the past 15 years. Cynthia previously worked as an adult and child therapist with a focus on individuals with serious emotional disorders as well as individuals with SUD. Cynthia is a double graduate of Marshall University and in her spare time volunteers for causes connected to substance use, mental health, foster care, adoption, and food accessibility.