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.
Assistant Commissioner, Indiana Department of Health
Eden Bezy, MPH, DrPH, is an Assistant Commissioner of the Women, Children, and Families Commission at the Indiana Department of Health. In this role, she oversees a broad portfolio of programs focused on improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, children, adolescents, women, and families across Indiana. Her teams include WIC, Maternal and Child Health, Family Health Data and Fatality Prevention, Children’s Special Health Care Services, and the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education. Eden brings a strategic lens to public health leadership, with a strong interest in systems change, cross-sector collaboration, and the policies that shape access to care. She is passionate about aligning data-driven decision-making with community-centered solutions to improve outcomes across the life course. Her work reflects a deep commitment to building responsive systems that support family resilience, strengthen service delivery, and promote long-term well-being.