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.
Margaret Koller, MS, is the executive director at the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy. Ms. Koller serves as the center’s chief operating officer, overseeing the development and management of the center’s research portfolio, compliance with financial and data use agreements and leads the engagement with the governor’s office and state agency policy leadership on projects of mutual interest. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Ms. Koller is directing the implementation of the NJ Integrated Population Health Data (iPHD) Project in New Jersey.
In 2023, she was recognized with the Rutgers Health Chancellor’s Award for sustained service and contributions to the Rutgers Health mission. She serves as chair of the NJ Small Employer Health Benefit Program Board and on the Rutgers Institute for Women’s Leadership Advisory Board. Before joining the Center in 2001, Ms. Koller served in leadership roles at Prudential HealthCare and Aetna Health. Prior to her experience in managed care, she was a congressional aide in New Jersey. She earned her MS in Public Policy from Rutgers Bloustein School of Public Policy at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
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