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.
Howard M. Haft, MD, was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve as deputy secretary for public health services in the Maryland Department of Health in 2015. Since then he has also served as the interim executive director of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange and most recently as the executive director of the Maryland Primary Care Program. Dr. Haft was the founder and chief medical officer of Conmed Healthcare Management, a publicly traded company. He served as the president of Maryland Healthcare, a multispecialty clinic in Southern Maryland; as president of the Maryland Foundation for Quality Healthcare; and as medical director of Health Partners, Inc. He is recognized by the American Board of Physician Executives as a Certified Physician Executive and as a Fellow of the ACPE.
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