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 Epidemiologist , Mississippi State Department of Health
Renia Dotson, MD, MPH, MBA, is State Epidemiologist and Director of the Center for Public Health Transformation at the Mississippi State Department of Health. As a general and colon/rectal surgeon with 20 years of experience, she has held leadership positions on various boards, including the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure and the Mississippi Board of Nursing. She also chairs the Board of Regents at the University of the South. Renia earned her undergraduate degree from the University of the South, her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, and a MPH and MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is board-certified in general and colon/rectal surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Medical Association. Renia resides in Greenville, Mississippi, with her husband, Dr. Wayne Dotson.