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.
July 22, 2025
Virtual Briefing
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The Milbank State Leadership Network and the Peterson-Milbank Program for Sustainable Health Care Costs hosted a virtual briefing on July 22 (2:00-3:30 PM ET) exploring how state leaders are taking action to lower prescription drug costs. This session highlighted a range of state policy strategies, such as legislative reforms to better regulate pharmacy benefit managers and lower the price of prescription drugs, including a study of Canadian prescription drug importation programs. Panelists included Milbank Program Officer Rachel Block, executive and legislative state health leaders and a national expert from the National Association for State Health Policy.
Milbank Moderator: Morgan McDonald, MD, National Director for Population Health
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