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 Medical Officer, Delaware Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance
Krishna Upadhya is the Chief Medical Officer for the Delaware Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA). Her work is motivated by a desire to promote improved health outcomes in communities that are under resourced and marginalized and a belief in the importance of using evidence and policy to drive meaningful change. Prior to joining DMMA, Krishna’s career combined patient care, research, teaching and advocacy in academic and non-profit organizations. Her research and health policy perspectives have been featured in diverse outlets including the Washington Post, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and National Public Radio.
Krishna earned her medical degree with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency in general pediatrics and fellowship in adolescent medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She also holds a Master of Public Health degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.