Brian Blase Defends Medicaid Reductions to Fund Federal Tax Cuts

By Daniel Payne · STAT News · 2026-09-22

STAT News reports that Paragon Health Institute President Brian Blase continues to advocate for significant Medicaid spending reductions despite projections that millions will lose coverage. The recent legislative overhaul, which Blase influenced, redirected health funding to pay

STAT News reports that Paragon Health Institute President Brian Blase continues to advocate for significant Medicaid spending reductions despite projections that millions will lose coverage. The recent legislative overhaul, which Blase influenced, redirected health funding to pay