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Statement of ACAP CEO Margaret A. Murray on Proposed Cuts to HHS Staffing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2025
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jeff Van Ness, (202) 204-7515, jvanness@communityplans.net
STATEMENT OF ACAP CEO MARGARET A. MURRAY ON PROPOSED CUTS TO HHS STAFFING
WASHINGTON—Margaret A. Murray, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), issued the following statement on proposed reductions to staffing at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):
“Staffing cuts of the level described in the President’s executive order will bring about a cascade of consequences for Medicare, Medicaid and other publicly-supported coverage programs – placing at risk the people who rely on those programs for coverage, including children, families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.”
“Though we advocate for streamlined and accountable governance, we hold serious concerns that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will struggle to uphold its critical responsibilities under such cuts. These reductions risk eroding the agency’s capacity to operate effectively, potentially leading to diminished transparency, slower responsiveness, greater inefficiency, and weakened oversight of the programs it manages.”
“Our organization has long valued the productive, collaborative partnerships with HHS personnel spanning multiple administrations. We remain open to constructive dialogue on this matter and welcome the opportunity to engage in further discussions.”
About ACAP:
ACAP represents 84 health plans, which collectively provide health coverage to more than 30 million people. Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other publicly-sponsored health programs. For more information, visit communityplans.net.
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