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.
Chief Deputy Director, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Jeff Lunardi, MBA, has been in several roles within Virginia state government over the last 11 years. Jeff currently serves as Chief Deputy Director for Virginia’s Medicaid program, supporting the director on all aspects of program operations and initiatives. He is responsible for the agency’s legislative affairs; works closely with the deputy director for information technology and the agency’s chief analytics officer to oversee the IT, project management, data analytics, and innovation teams; and provides executive leadership for a variety of cross-agency projects and initiatives. Jeff was previously Executive Director of Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, a standing legislative commission focused on state health care policy. Prior to that position, Jeff held several positions in oversight and program evaluation with Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission and the US Department of Education, and served as a Presidential Management Fellow. Jeff received a bachelor’s degree in public policy and a MBA from the College of William and Mary.