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.
Director, Hawaii Department of Human Services
Ryan Yamane, MBA, MSW, has been Director of the Hawaii Department of Human Services since 2024, where he works to support the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across Hawaii. Prior to this appointment, he served as Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources Development. From 2004 to 2023, he was an elected official in the Hawaii State House of Representatives, where he chaired the Health, Human Services, and Homelessness Committee and led the House Committee on Health from 2009 to 2012.
Ryan has dedicated himself to public service as a social worker, instructor, and disaster volunteer for the State of Hawaii. His nearly two decades in the legislature gave him deep insight into health and human services policy, as well as the needs of vulnerable populations.