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.
Medical Director, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Nathan T. Chomilo, MD, is the Medical Director for the State of Minnesota’s Medicaid and MinnesotaCare programs and practices as a general pediatrician with Park Nicollet Health Services/HealthPartners. Nathan’s work centers marginalized communities in health policy, so that we can dismantle racism in health care and provide children and families an equitable opportunity for health and well-being.
Prior to working for the state, he was also an internal medicine hospitalist. He is a member of the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Equity in HEDIS Expert Work Group and served as the State of Minnesota’s COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Director and as a senior advisor on equity to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health. Nathan is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, an Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School and an Ascend Fellow at the Aspen Institute.