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.
Nicolette E. Wise, MHP, is the social determinants of health director at TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid agency. Her passion for health equity, dedication to mitigating health disparities, and commitment to addressing the barriers that impede upon optimal health for vulnerable populations led her to TennCare in July 2020. In her role, Ms. Wise is charged with creating strategies and initiatives to address health inequities and social risk factors for Tennesseans, both of which are components of the TennCare’s Health Starts Initiative. Through these efforts and future initiatives, TennCare hopes to move the needle on Tennesseans’ health outcomes.
Ms. Wise holds a Master of Public Health in Behavioral, Social, Health Education Sciences from Emory Rollins School of Public Health, received her undergraduate degree from Belmont University in Nashville, and is a certified health education specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
August 2022