The Fund supports networks of state health policy decision makers to help identify, inspire, and inform policy leaders.
The Milbank Memorial Fund supports two state leadership programs for legislative and executive branch state government officials committed to improving population health.
The Fund identifies and shares policy ideas and analysis to advance state health leadership, strong primary care, and sustainable health care costs.
Keep up with news and updates from the Milbank Memorial Fund. And read the latest blogs from our thought leaders, including Fund President Christopher F. Koller.
The Fund publishes The Milbank Quarterly, as well as reports, issues briefs, and case studies on topics important to health policy leaders.
The Milbank Memorial Fund is is a foundation that works to improve population health and health equity.
Focus Area
News Article
November 2018
The Milbank Memorial Fund has joined several other foundations—including The John A. Hartford Foundation, the May and Stanley Smith Charitable… More
Blog Post
November 2018 Nick Macchione, Joanne Lynn,
State and local leaders who aim to improve population health must help older Americans live well with the challenges associated with aging. Given the… More
October 2018 Christopher F. Koller,
The “sandwich generation” refers to folks who look after both older family members and their own kids. These people—often in their 40s and… More
July 2018 Christopher F. Koller,
My uncle did not kick her out, but he made it hard for the home health care worker to do her job. It’s just that he loved his wife of 60 years so… More
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As the landscape of elder care continues to evolve, states need to develop the policies and programs needed to navigate the challenges of complex care management needs. More
July 2018
State Medicaid agencies have been attempting—with increasing success—to encourage more long-term services and supports in home and community… More
Publication
July 2018 Andrea Bennett, Pam Curtis, Curtis S. Harrod,
As the US population ages, the demand for long-term care options has grown. Special focus has been on Medicaid programs, which pay for most long-term… More
June 2018
While families want to provide care for their loved ones, especially those who are elderly or disabled, they often need some kind of medical,… More
May 2018 Christopher F. Koller,
Aspiring martyrs aside, most of us would put a long and happy life pretty high on our list of personal priorities. Our chances of a long life… More
March 2018 Amanda J. Lehnig, Anne De Biasi,
This report summarizes an October 2017 meeting held by Trust for America’s Health, with support from the John A. Hartford Foundation, during which national, state, and local public health officials came together with aging experts, service providers and others to discuss how public health could contribute to an age-friendly society and improve the health and well-being of older Americans. The convening resulted in a Framework for an Age-Friendly Public Health System, which is described in the report. More
