Milbank State Leadership Network

The strength of the Milbank State Leadership Network is found in our members’ diverse range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and talents. More

Morissa Henn Justin Turner  Both Morissa Henn, DrPH, Deputy Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human… More

Substance use–related deaths among individuals in jail and prison have increased over time and people recently released from incarceration are at… More

Milbank Memorial Fund President Christopher F. Koller shares insights from state health policy leaders on leading responses to poor health in a complex and demanding environment. More

Congress, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and some state Medicaid authorities are proposing or are in the process of… More

Morgan McDonald shares that “grace” is the defining element of this work for many state health leaders. More

In New York, a new law requires that the state incorporate a health equity analysis into its review of proposed health facility changes, especially… More

As state and federal policymakers debate whether and how to change Medicaid’s role in covering services in state and county prisons and jails, a new report has recommended a set of services and standards for opioid use disorder care in these settings that could advance access to high-quality care and improve health outcomes.   More

While much has been written regarding what needs to be done to strengthen public health for future preparedness and public safety, little attention… More

EVENT DATE: July 21, 2023 Conveners Morgan McDonald, MD, Milbank Memorial FundMichael Sparer, JD, PhD, Columbia University Mailman School of… More