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.
Medical Director, Communicable Diseases, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Tristan McPherson, MD, serves as Medical Director of the Bureau of Communicable Diseases at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. He oversees teams dedicated to drug-resistant infections, bioterrorism, emerging and high-consequence pathogens, outbreak readiness and response, and clinician outreach and engagement. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee and completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by an infectious diseases fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. After the fellowship, he joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service and was assigned to the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Communicable Disease Program, where he developed expertise in applied epidemiology, disease surveillance, infection prevention and control, and outbreak response. As faculty at New York University’s Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, he supports learners pursuing careers in health care epidemiology and public health.