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.
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Quarterly Article
July 2025 Hannah L.F. Cooper, Anna L. Mullany, Snigdha Peddireddy, Simone Wien, Melvin "Doug" Livingston, Whitney S. Rice, Anne L. Dunlop, Michael R. Kramer, Madison Haiman, Lasha S. Clarke, Natalie D. Hernandez-Green, Angélica Meinhofer,
Pregnant and postpartum people who use drugs (PWUDs) live at the intersection of two of the gravest public health crises currently facing the United States: epidemics of (1) maternal morbidity and mortality, and (2) substance-related harms. More
July 2025 Gabriela Plasencia, Kamaria Kaalund, Olurotimi Kukoyi, Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, Andrea Thoumi,
Populations that identify as Latino/a/e/x or Hispanic (herein referred to as Latine) in the United States continue to face disproportion-ate health and socioeconomic challenges that were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and persist in the current political climate. More
Quarterly Opinion
July 2025 Jerel M. Ezell, Sugy Choi,
Despite recent overall decreases in drug overdose deaths, racial disparities are persisting. This, coming against the backdrop of sweeping national opioid settlements, offers a reminder of the enduring potency of systemic racism in the face of what is otherwise a demonstrable public health success. More
June 2025 Devin English, Ty A. Robinson, Lori S. Hoggard, Felix M. Muchomba, Sharifa Z. Williams, Joel C. Cantor, Paul R. Duberstein, Brett M. Millar,
Reducing police expenditures and increasing housing expenditures may decrease Black–White inequities in years of potential life lost to suicide and police-perpetrated killing. More
June 2025 Annette M. Dekker, Adrian Yen, Andrea Larco Canizalez, Yesenia Perez, David Salazar, Bita Ghafoori, Dorit Saberi, Breena R. Taira,
The Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) model brings comprehensive care to underserved victims of crime, with improvements in PTSD symptoms and quality of life. Funding concerns were the central limitation in model implementation according to TRC staff. More
June 2025 Sarah E. Gollust, Kristina Medero, Quin Mudry Nelson, Ceron Ford, Erika Franklin Fowler, Jeff Niederdeppe, Rebekah H. Nagler,
Public health communicators often discuss health equity–related concepts, but it is not clear what strategies they use or what resources can support them to overcome challenges they face. More
April 2025 Ninez A. Ponce, Tara Becker, Riti Shimkhada, AJ Scheitler, Susan Babey,
Recent political events have data custodians and users across the country asking an important question—if the federal government is backing away from its historical role as a leader in advancing data quality and data democracy, what does it mean for the future of representation and evidence-based policy development? More
April 2025 Paula M. Lantz,
Since the day Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, his administration has “flooded the zone” with a deluge of… More
April 2025 Luke E. Barry, Sanjay Basu, May Wang, Roch A. Nianogo,
Context: Evidence suggests Medicaid expansion has improved cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, especially among those of lower socioeconomic… More
March 2025 Jamila Michener, Sarah D. Rozenblum,
As we enter a new Presidential administration, the health and well-being of low-income families hangs in the balance. Many of the policies that offer… More