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.
Deputy Administrator, Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy
Dr. Malinda Southard brings practical clinical experience from her former Carson City chiropractic practice, as well as a heart for helping others, collaboration, and team building. Her state service career began in 2014. She joined the State Public Health Preparedness (PHP) Program, later promoted to Manager, where she led an amazing team and fostered collaboration with a variety of stakeholders over several years, and throughout the pandemic. She then accepted a Governor-appointment as Executive Director for the Nevada Patient Protection Commission in 2022, and most recently is honored to be a Deputy Administrator for Nevada’s Medicaid agency, overseeing the Community Supports and Engagement branch beginning in 2023. She earned her Certified Public Manager (CPM) in 2019 and holds an associate degree, with honors, from San Joaquin Delta Community College in Stockton, California; a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree both from University of Western States in Portland, Oregon.