New York Braces for Trump's Big Medicaid Shakeup

New York Braces for Trump's Big Medicaid Shakeup

April 23, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 374

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Amir Bassiri discusses plans to mitigate the impact of Republican health reforms on New York's Medicaid program.

The state’s Medicaid director Amir Bassiri shares his plans for blunting the effects of Republican health reforms — starting with work requirements. Guest: Amir Bassiri , Medicaid Director, New York State Department of Health Learn more and read a full transcript on our website . Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news. Support this type of journalism today, with a gift . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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