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Toward Self-Sustaining Models for Preventive Health Investments

Many types of health interventions fit the adage, “A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood.” By engaging in preventive behaviors and consuming preventive care, the risk of future adverse events is lowered—saving both human suffering and the...
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Andrew Friedson

Director, Health Economics
Andrew Friedson, PhD, is the head of research for the Milken Institute Health. He is an economist with expertise in health care and related sectors.
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Raleigh, NC and Gainesville, GA Top Milken Institute’s 2025 Annual Ranking of Best-Performing Cities

January 14, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA)—Raleigh, NC is the best-performing large metropolitan area, according to the 2025 Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities (BPC) report, taking the top spot in the rankings following two consecutive years...
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Paul Guequierre

Director, Strategic Communications
Paul Guequierre is the director of strategic communications. In this role, he works to increase the profile of Milken Institute in the media, raise the visibility of issues important to the organization and its stakeholders, and expand the Institute's digital presence.

Integrating Randomized Controlled Trials for Drug and Biological Products Into Routine Clinical Practice

The FasterCures team at the Milken Institute is honored to provide its response to the Request for Comments on Integrating Randomized Controlled Trials for Drug and Biological Products Into Routine Clinical Practice [Docket No. FDA-2024-D...
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Esther Krofah

Executive Vice President, Milken Institute Health
Esther Krofah is the executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, leading FasterCures, Public Health, the Future of Aging, and Feeding Change. She has extensive experience managing efforts to unite diverse stakeholders to solve critical issues and achieve shared goals that improve patients’ lives.