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.
Charles Milligan, JD, MPH, began a health care consulting practice in April 2020. Before that, he served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s Community Plan of New Mexico from 2015 to 2020. Prior to joining United, Mr. Milligan was the State Medicaid director in two states: Maryland from 2011 to 2014 (where his role included starting the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange and implementing the Medicaid expansion) and New Mexico from 1996 to 2000, where the Governor asked him to convert Medicaid from fee-for-service to managed care, and launch the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) program. His previous work includes a variety of Medicaid consulting engagements with over 20 state governments; leading a health services research organization; and practicing health care law. Mr. Milligan was an appointed commissioner and vice chair on the federal Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC). He holds a JD from Harvard Law School and an MPH from UC Berkeley.
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February 2022