In the dynamic panel discussion hosted by HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M), COPE Health Solutions, Accountable for Health, and Ropes & Gray, experts delved into the implications of the new States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development Model (AHEAD) on New York State Medicaid’s global budget. This event, held in response to the recent announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), focused on how the AHEAD Model aims to drive healthcare transformation and align multi-payer initiatives to improve population health and reduce costs.

Our speakers explored the strategic considerations and potential impacts of AHEAD on New York State’s Medicaid program, emphasizing key areas such as primary care investment, care coordination, and health equity. They examined how AHEAD’s total cost of care approach intersects with New York State’s Medicaid goals and initiatives, including the Global Capitation model and other payment reforms.

The discussion featured experts at the forefront of healthcare innovation and policy, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Medicaid transformation and its implications for New York State. This event offered a comprehensive understanding of how AHEAD could reshape the future of healthcare for Medicaid recipients in New York.