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.
Christopher J. Louis, PhD, is clinical assistant professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management at Boston University School of Public Health. His primary research interests reside in health care organization and delivery, Medicaid innovation programs, hospitals, program evaluation, and cancer care. He has published recently on Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) programs, delays in breast cancer diagnosis, and cancer patient navigation. He is currently a principal investigator on two state-based innovation program evaluations: (1) phase 2 of the Massachusetts Community Hospital Acceleration, Revitalization, and Transformation (CHART) Investment Program; and (2) the New York DSRIP program. Louis has nearly a decade of health care industry experience in strategy, operations, and project management. Louis’s experience includes serving as a consultant for multiple health care strategy firms where he developed health system strategic plans, designed and implemented multiple DSRIP programs in New York and New Jersey, and co-chaired various clinical and nonclinical committees. He has also served various strategic planning, operations, and project management roles in New Jersey and Florida. Louis earned his PhD from Penn State University in health policy and administration. He also holds a master of health administration from the University of Florida and a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Sacred Heart University. October 2017
October 2017