The JR & Ali Show

JR, Ali and Guest Tim Clark Discuss the CMS Forecast Trends and Strategic Positioning

JR Glass, President of GovCon Growth Solutions, and Ali Steer, President of Steer Operational Solutions, are joined by Tim Clark [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timclark4/] 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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jr-glass-ms-mba-pmp-0709432/] | GovCon Growth Solutions [https://www.govcongrowthsolutions.com/] * Ali Steer – LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-steer-cx/] | Steer Operational Solutions [https://steeroperationalsolutions.com/] * Tim Clark – LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/timclark4/] | LMI [https://www.lmisolutions.com/]