Milken Institute Health
Milken Institute Health advances research, policy, and programs to address complex health challenges across biomedical innovation, public health, healthy aging, and food systems. The work advances research, policy, and programs that surface promising practices and support the scaling of solutions to improve health outcomes and resilience in the United States and globally.
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Women's Health Network
The Women’s Health Network is a global collaborative convened by the Milken Institute to accelerate progress in women’s health. It facilitates collective action among leaders, mobilizes capital, and advances initiatives that turn promising solutions into real-world impact for women.
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Imperatives for United States Clinical Research Leadership and Coordination
The US spends nearly 18 percent of its GDP on health care, yet life expectancy has barely improved and outcomes trail those of peer nations.Read Report
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Milken Institute Women’s Health Network Expands Steering Committee to Drive Women’s Health Forward
The 2026 Steering Committee will strengthen the Network's efforts to close gaps in women's health investment, research, and innovation Washington, DC (September 29, 2026)—The Milken Institute's Women’s Health Network today announced its...Read ArticleImage
Sam Roth
Associate Director, Media RelationsSam Roth is the associate director of media relations for the Milken Institute. Based out of the Washington, DC, office, she oversees media coverage for the Health and Strategic Philanthropy pillars. -
Stories from the Field: Ava Abramowitz
I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in September 2025. But the elevator is older than the diagnosis, and so are the banisters, and so is the afternoon in 1990 when I drove my ten-year-old niece home and could not find her street.Read Article -
Stories from the Field: Karishma Patel
What inspired you to focus your work on women’s health? Before Ema, I was running a direct-to-consumer platform for women navigating their health. And I kept watching the same thing happen.Read Article -
A New Era: Cross-Industry Executive Perspectives on Building Resilience
For employers looking upstream who want to base their strategic decisions on real-world, timely examples, learnings, and opportunities, there is tremendous value in hearing about the challenges and successes of fellow C-suite leaders.View Research -
Coverage and Reimbursement Roadmap for Women’s Health Innovation
Women's health has long been underserved by a coverage system built around inadequate research, insufficient billing codes, and payers that have been slow to recognize conditions that affect women exclusively, differentially, or...View Research
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Advancing Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Cognitive Care
For the first time in health care's long search for answers on Alzheimer's disease, we have two reasons for hope: simple, accurate diagnostics and approved treatments that slow progression.Read Report
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Story from the Field: Aimee DeCamillo
Longevity isn’t just a trend we’re watching. It’s at the very core of what we do at Manulife. People are living longer, but the path to living well in those extra years is far from guaranteed.Read Article -
Stories from the Field: Uché Blackstock
Q: You recently moderated a panel on the economic case for health equity at the Milken Institute Global Conference. What stood out most to you from the conversation?Read Article -
Legislative Discussion Draft of the Next-Generation US Clinical Development to Accelerate Cures
On behalf of the FasterCures team at the Milken Institute, thank you for your leadership on clinical trial modernization and for the opportunity to comment on the discussion draft of the Next-Generation US Clinical Development to Accelerate...Read LetterImage
Esther Krofah
Executive Vice President, Milken Institute HealthEsther Krofah is the executive vice president of Health at the Milken Institute, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. A recognized expert in health policy, biomedical innovation, and clinical research, Krofah has extensive experience shaping health initiatives that unite diverse stakeholders, foster collaboration, and motivate action toward shared goals. -
Key Trends in Health at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2026
The 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference convened leaders from across health, science, business, finance, and policy to address the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the future.Read Report -
New Pathways: A National Strategy for Reskilling Workers Through Tuition Support in the Age of AI
For the past half-century, each American’s human capital—the education, skills, and discipline they bring to their work—has substantially determined how much they earn.View Research
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Milken Institute Health focuses on biomedical innovation, public health, healthy aging, and food systems, with an emphasis on research-driven solutions and cross-sector collaboration.
The work combines research, convenings, and partnerships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to translate evidence into practical policy and programmatic action.
The pillar includes four portfolios: FasterCures, Feeding Change, Future of Aging, and Public Health, which also collaborate on cross-cutting health challenges.
Organizations can engage through research collaboration, participation in events, multi-stakeholder partnerships, thought leadership, and policy-focused initiatives aligned with the Health portfolios.
Milken Institute Health informs and contributes to major events, publications, thought leadership, and initiatives across the Institute, including summits, reports, and cross-pillar programs.
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