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
June 2025 Rebecca Brooks Smith, Gabriella Aboulafia, Benjamin D. Sommers,
From the pre- to post-ACA period, Medicaid take-up rates among eligible individuals increased, and these gains persisted during the beginning of the unwinding period, potentially reflecting increased outreach efforts under the Biden administration. However, areas of vulnerability remain among young adults, working adults, AI/AN individuals, and those in rural areas. More
Quarterly Opinion
April 2025 Sara Rosenbaum, Marc A. Cohen, Jane L. Tavares, Alison Barkoff,
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion passed in 2010, Medicaid work requirement proponents have sought to convince policymakers that… More
April 2025 Mark Schlesinger, Deepon Bhaumik,
Context: Health insurance reform in the United States has focused on expanding enrollment, a goal inhibited by complex insurance provisions. Research… More
April 2025 John E. McDonough,
Scorned and denigrated during its first decade, the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges/marketplaces have blossomed in this decade to… More
February 2025 Sara Rosenbaum,
The Trump Administration is defending the ACA’s free preventive benefit guarantee before the Supreme Court as part of its effort to exercise whole-of-government control over US policy, says Sara Rosenbaum in this Opinion. More
February 2025 Kristi Martin, Meena Seshamani,
Addressing persistent and widespread challenges in any large organization necessitates implementation of policies and programs in ways that are… More
January 2025 Rena M. Conti, Patrick DeMartino, Jonathan Gruber, Andrew W. Lo, Yutong Sun, Jackie Wu,
Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) offer treatment to rare and oftentimes deadly diseases. Because of their high price and uncertain clinical outcomes, US insurers commonly restrain patient access to CGTs, and these barriers may create or perpetuate existing disparities. A reconsideration of existing insurance policies to improve access and reduce disparities is currently underway. More
December 2024 Sara Rosenbaum,
Medicaid’s size tells you everything you need to know about its prospects during a second Trump administration, the amount of energy that opponents… More
December 2024 John E. McDonough,
In the week between November 5 and November 12, at least 20 times I was asked whether President-elect Donald Trump would ever nominate Robert F.… More
November 2024 Heidi L. Allen, Amanda Spishak-Thomas, Kristen Underhill, Chen Liu, Jamie R. Daw,
The cost of childbirth and postpartum health care results in significant and persistent financial hardship, particularly for families with lower income with commercial insurance. More