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.
Supporting networks of state officials, advocates, and others aiming to invest in and transform primary care.
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 provide 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.
Upcoming and past 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.
Chief Medical Officer, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Dereck Totten, MD, MPH, FAAFP, serves as Chief Medical Officer for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, where he provides medical leadership to advance the health of Kansans through evidence-based policy, collaboration, and public health innovation. A lifelong Kansan, he continues practicing full-scope family medicine in rural Colby, Kansas, including surgical obstetrics, and serves as medical director of a rural health clinic. Previously, he served as Thomas County Health Officer and helped develop a regional maternal-fetal education program. Dereck has served on the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors, the Kansas Board of Healing Arts Committee, and the panel that updated the Kansas Crisis Standards of Care. He earned his medical degree and Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas, completed residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine, and was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.