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.
State Representative, Michigan
State Representative Julie M. Rogers is serving in her third term representing the 41st House District in Kalamazoo County. She has been a practicing physical therapist for over 27 years. She also served on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners for eight years.
Last term, Julie served as Chair of the House Committee on Health Policy. This term, she serves as the ranking Democrat member on the Appropriations Medicaid and Behavioral Health subcommittee and ranking member of the Military and Veterans Affairs Appropriations subcommittee. She also serves on both the full Appropriations committee and Higher Education and Community Colleges subcommittee. Julie co-chairs the Biosciences Legislative Caucus and the Arts and Culture Legislative Caucus. Additionally, she was appointed as an Assistant Democratic Caucus Co-Chair and selected as one of 19 National Council of State Legislatures’ 2025 Maternal Health and Child Fellows.