The JR & Ali Show
The JR & Ali Show
Podcast Description
JR Glass and Ali Steer break down the CMS forecast each month, providing insight and commentary on the data released.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to federal procurement, CMS operations, and industry strategies. Episodes delve into topics like the implications of workforce reductions in agencies, shifts in CMS forecasts, and adapting to changes in procurement guidelines, with specific examples including discussions on layoffs, sole-source awards, and how businesses can navigate current challenges.
JR Glass and Ali Steer break down the CMS forecast each month, providing insight and commentary on the data released.
JR Glass, President of GovCon Growth Solutions, and Ali Steer, President of Steer Operational Solutions, are joined by Tim Clark of LMI, a long-standing leader in CMS digital modernization.
The three analyze key shifts in the December CMS forecast, highlighting trends such as continued consolidation of contracts, the impact of government slowdowns, and the rise of limited-invite procurements. They break down major opportunities, including Security Innovation and Operations (SIO), PPI MEDIC, the Risk Adjustment Suite (RAS), and the evolving Data Resource Center initiative. The conversation explores how incumbency, conflict-of-interest constraints, and CMS procurement strategies influence the competitive landscape.
A major theme throughout: CMS is reconfiguring programs with an emphasis on modernization, operational security, interoperability, and data-driven decision-making. This discussion provides BD, strategy, and program leaders with actionable insight into how CMS is signaling priorities, how vendors should position their capabilities, and what trends to watch as CMS moves deeper into modernization and consolidated acquisition strategies.
👉 Connect with the Guests:
- JR Glass – LinkedIn | GovCon Growth Solutions
- Ali Steer – LinkedIn | Steer Operational Solutions
- Tim Clark – LinkedIn | LMI
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