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.
State Representative, Minnesota
Anquam Mahamoud serves as the newly elected State Representative for Minnesota’s District 62B, bringing over 12 years of experience in health care policy and administration. She began her career as one of Minnesota’s first state caseworkers during the Affordable Care Act rollout, later advancing to the role of State Planning Director for Individual Market Policy, Eligibility, and Enrollment at MNsure. In this capacity, she led strategic planning, budgeting, and system development to broaden health coverage access across Minnesota.
In the legislature, Anquam serves on the Health Finance & Policy Committee, the Energy Finance & Policy Committee, and the Judiciary Finance & Civil Law Committee. Her professional healthcare background strongly informs her legislative work in shaping policies related to equity in health access and environmental health. In her first year, she authored and successfully passed legislation aimed at increasing health care access in rural and underserved Minnesota communities. Additionally, she championed a contract-for-deed bill that protects consumers from predatory housing practices.