On May 12, 2025, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) released a new strategy to outline the Trump Administration’s vision to test alternative payment models in Medicare and Medicaid.

Abe Sutton, Director of the Innovation Center and Deputy Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), authored a white paper titled, “CMS Innovation Center Strategy to Make America Healthy Again,” which provides an updated vision for the Innovation Center. A core feature of this updated strategy is its focus on preventative care to stave off certain conditions that can help reduce disease risk and costly treatments. The white paper states that the Innovation Center will build on the work done in the last 15 years and test new models that would “improve quality and outcomes and reduce costs for taxpayers” and empower people to “achieve their own health goals and Make America Healthy Again.” Recognizing that some previous Innovation Center models have shown promise for supporting preventive care, many did not meet the criteria for nationwide expansion and widespread adoption. Director Sutton’s white paper outlines three strategic pillars: 1) promote evidence-based prevention; 2) empower people to achieve their health goals; and 3) drive choice and competition for people.Continue Reading CMS Innovation Center Releases New Strategy In Line With “MAHA” Agenda