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 Senator, New Hampshire
Senator David Rochefort represents Senate District 1 in the New Hampshire State Senate, one of the state’s largest and most economically challenged districts. He chairs the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, focusing on policy that addresses the needs of rural communities, including health care access, environmental stewardship, forestry, and outdoor recreation.
A second-generation pharmacist, David earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island in 1997. He founded New Hampshire’s first sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacy, which became the first in northern New England to earn PCAB accreditation. He previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, as President of the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy, and on the boards of national pharmacy organizations.
Born and raised in the North Country, David lives there with his wife of 27 years and their three daughters and represents more than 50 communities across the region.