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.
Publication Topic
Blog Post
June 2026 Michelle Morse, Robert Rock,
When studying heat maps produced by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Department, and digging into the endless tables of data… More
Event
July 2025 Mary Louise Gilburg,
Consumer products like alcohol and cannabis are associated with disease and injuries and can affect mental health. Despite their effects on health, these products are not regulated at the federal level and are unevenly regulated by states. More
News Article
June 2025
A new Milbank Quarterly study finds that the evidence base supporting policies that restrict social media use like school cell phone bans and anti-cyberbullying laws has significant limitations. More
May 2025 Ann M. Nguyen, Alexandra M. Williams, Stephanie Marcello ,
Integrated care functions as a treatment and prevention strategy, where healthy behaviors are established well before they turn into complex, expensive chronic conditions. More
May 2025 Mary Louise Gilburg,
Milbank Quarterly webinar focused on two articles about Medicaid’s role in mental health and substance use disorder from our special issue, Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges Facing the United States: What Can State Policymakers Do? More
Publication
April 2025 Sofia Espinosa, Morgan McDonald,
The Milbank State Leadership Network hosted a virtual session for state legislators and legislative staff to hear directly from state and local public health officials on the impact of funding and federal program staffing cuts to core services. More
April 2025 Morgan McDonald,
As health departments brace for potential additional funding losses, Morgan McDonald calls on state and local staff and policymakers on all sides of the aisle to communicate the impact of the cuts, particularly with their federal delegations. More
March 2025 Sofia Espinosa, Mary Louise Gilburg, Morgan McDonald,
The Milbank State Leadership Network hosted experts from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) to discuss state legislative approaches to Medicaid and behavioral health policy during the 2025 state legislative season. The conversation explored bipartisan approaches to strengthen coverage, address rising costs amid severe budget constraints, and, improve access to substance use disorder treatment and suicide prevention. More
Virtual Briefing
February 2025
The Milbank State Leadership Network and experts from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) met on February 20, 2025, for a discussion on how states are approaching Medicaid and behavioral health policy during this legislative season. More
October 2024 Marjorie Cortez,
The first time Utah state Rep. Steve Eliason was asked what he was going to do about a rash of youth suicides in his suburban Salt Lake County… More