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.
Division Director, Legislative and Governmental Affairs, Colorado Behavioral Health Administration
Ryan Templeton is Legislative and Governmental Affairs Division Director at the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration, where he leads efforts to establish a coordinated, cohesive, and effective behavioral health system. His background in direct clinical services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders drives his pursuit of statewide system improvements. He has authored over 25 regulatory changes, spearheaded the merger of involuntary substance use and alcohol use disorder laws, and proposed, drafted, and championed numerous bills to foster a truly accessible behavioral health system in Colorado. He is committed to ensuring that all Coloradans have the opportunity to participate in and guide the creation of a behavioral health system that will be a national leader in innovative, accessible, and accountable behavioral health services.