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.
As a consultant, Maria Schiff supports Pew’s efforts to increase the use of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in criminal justice settings. This builds on Maria’s previous work at Pew tracking and analyzing state and local correctional health care spending and performance. Maria has helped develop 50-state assessments and other analyses of the health care provided to people incarcerated in prisons and jails or transitioning back into the community.
Before coming to Pew, Maria held numerous positions in the health care field. At the National Governors Association, Maria advised states on implementation of the Affordable Care Act and conducted research in health workforce planning and professional scope of practice laws. Maria also served as a health policy director for the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Following Maria’s government service, Maria launched a managed care insurance program for newly insured individuals. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a master’s in community health administration from Long Island University.
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