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.
Supporting networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
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 provide 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.
Upcoming and past 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.
State Epidemiologist and Assistant Commissioner, Indiana Department of Health
Eric Hawkins, MS, is the State Epidemiologist at the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), where he provides leadership for statewide epidemiologic practice, public health surveillance, and the use of data to inform public health action. He has more than 16 years of public health experience spanning local and state government, with a background in infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health, outbreak response, and public health data.
In his current role, Eric oversees statewide infectious disease surveillance and provides strategic guidance on public health data, epidemiology and response efforts across IDOH. Over his public health career, he has held multiple leadership positions and has played key leadership roles in major public health responses. He enjoys turning data into action and is especially passionate about using data to inform decision-making and improve health outcomes across Indiana. Eric holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.