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.
Director of Strategy and Innovation, Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
James Rajotte, MS, serves as Executive Office of Health and Human Services Director of Strategy and Innovation in Rhode Island. In his role, James oversees the development of comprehensive, whole-of-government strategies for three priority areas: (1) homelessness prevention, (2) Olmstead planning, and (3) systems transformation, including performance management.
James previously served as an assistant director of health within the COVID-19 Epidemiological Operations Unit at the Rhode Island Department of Health, where he led outbreak investigation and prevention for health care, government, correctional, and employer settings. James was also Chief of the Center for Health Promotion, overseeing programs focused on drug overdose, tobacco and vaping initiation, violence, youth suicide, rape, injury, mental health first aid, and traumatic brain injury.
James began his career at the Rhode Island Department of Health in 2008 as a health policy analyst, running the internal planning program for the Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response.