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.
Director, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
As the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), Puthiery, DO, leads the strategic direction and oversight of public health initiatives to promote and protect the health of all Mainers. In this role, she spearheads efforts to effectively manage challenges including infectious disease outbreaks, chronic disease prevention, health impacts because of disasters and the changing climate, and health inequities and disparities. A clinician and epidemiologist, Puthiery collaborates with government agencies, health care organizations, community partners, and stakeholders to develop and implement evidence-based policies and programs aimed at improving population health outcomes. She previously served as Director of the Division of Public Health in Chinle, Arizona, serving the population of the Indian Health Service Navajo Area. She received a medical degree from the University of New England, was Chief Medical Resident at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Burkina Faso.