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.
Laurie McWright is the former deputy director of the Seamless Care Models Group within the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Laurie oversaw the development of drug pricing model concepts for Medicare Parts B and D as well as for states. In her role, she led successful negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers for the Center’s novel Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model, which is designed to test federal-private partnerships. Laurie’s work also included the Innovation Center’s research and models on Medicare Advantage. Laurie served in other leadership roles at CMS, including at the Office of Legislation and the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight. Laurie retired from federal service in April 2025 and has launched LTM Coaching and Consulting, LLC, where she draws on over two decades of federal leadership experience managing people, navigating complex change, and driving mission-driven work to assist leaders in meeting their strategic goals and organizations in delivering on their high-impact initiatives.
June 2026