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Massachusetts Health Chief Resigns Amid $3.5B Medicaid Cuts

7/12/2025

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Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh is stepping down after two and a half impactful years. Her successor, Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, faces significant challenges, including $3.5 billion in Medicaid cuts and soaring healthcare costs. Mahaniah is committed to promoting health equity and coordinated care, while Walsh will continue to guide Gov. Maura Healey on vital health matters.

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Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh is stepping down after two and a half impactful years. Her successor, Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, faces significant challenges, including $3.5 billion in Medicaid cuts and soaring healthcare costs. Mahaniah is committed to promoting health equity and coordinated care, while Walsh will continue to guide Gov. Maura Healey on vital health matters.