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.
Deputy Director, Medicaid Office of Communications and Engagement, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
LaQuana Palmer, MPA, PIO, serves as a Deputy Director in the Division of Health Benefits (NC Medicaid) at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), where she leads strategy and daily operations for communications and engagement. With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit and government program management, she has held roles in the NCDHHS Office of the Secretary with Healthy Opportunities; at the Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation as Program Director for NCCARE360; and in Public Health Preparedness and Response as a Public Information Officer and Communications Unit Manager.
LaQuana has guided communication and engagement efforts for major initiatives, including Medicaid expansion, Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans, the Children and Families Specialty Plan, and Medicaid eligibility and enrollment changes under HR1. She holds a BS in Public Health Education from University of North Carolina Greensboro and an MPA from North Carolina Central University. She also contributes her expertise through community service and national advisory roles.