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.
Supporting networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
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 provide 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.
Upcoming and past 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 Representative, Louisiana
Stephanie Berault is the State Representative for Louisiana House District 76, serving Slidell and surrounding communities. A long time Northshore resident and graduate of St. Tammany Parish public schools, she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Stephanie began her career in health care finance before serving as Louisiana Executive Director of HeartGift, where she helped provide life-saving heart surgery to children with congenital heart defects from around the world. Her health care experience now informs her work in the legislature, where she serves on the House Appropriations and Health and Welfare Committees, the Medicaid Oversight Committee, the Perinatal Task Force, and the Governor’s Fiscal Responsibility Program.
During her first term, Stephanie authored landmark “One Door” legislation to improve coordination of Louisiana’s safety net services while advancing initiatives to improve health care outcomes, strengthen government accountability, and support Louisiana families. She and her husband, Dr. Greg Berault, have been married for 30 years and have three children.