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.
Annie Cloke, MPA, is director of public partnerships at IMPaCT Care, where she works with state Medicaid agencies, providers, plans, and community-based organizations to improve health equity by strengthening and expanding access to the community health worker workforce. Before joining IMPaCT, Annie spent over 10 years as a health policy consultant focused on access and coverage to care and value-based care. Most recently, she was vice president at CapView Strategies, serving as an expert on Medicaid, state policy, and health care transformation. Annie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University in Sociology with a concentration in Social Justice and a Master of Public Administration in Health Policy and Management from New York University. She currently serves on the board of Service Program for Older People, which provides behavioral health care and related services to adults ages 55 and older in New York City.
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