On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation bill needed to advance health policy proposals that focus on Medicaid. 

In a white paper entitled CMS Innovation Center Strategy to Make America Healthy Again, a blog post, and an exclusive interview to Modern Healthcare, new CMMI director Abe Sutton detailed the new strategic vision for CMMI under President Trump. HSG unpacks it all for you & shares our first reactions.

CMS recently announced that it will no longer allow states to use Designated State Health Programs (DSHP) as a source of state match in their 1115 Medicaid Waivers. There has been lots of chatter this past week about what this means for state Medicaid programs–unfortunately, there has also been a lot of hyperbole and misinformation. Today, I hope to provide some clarity and perspective on this important topic. 

As New York State leaders wind down the budget process, which helps set the state’s priorities for the next year, here are some big ideas HSG thinks those in power should consider as investments in New York State’s health care ecosystem, providing for greater access, quality, and outcomes for all New Yorkers.