Governing, Government Technology launch HHS 2030 initiative

By AI, Created 5:04 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Governing, Government Technology and Global True North have launched HHS 2030, a multi-year leadership platform aimed at helping senior state health and human services leaders modernize delivery through 2030. The invitation-only program targets pressures across Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, child welfare, child support and behavioral health as agencies face funding shifts, staffing strain and rising demand.

Why it matters: - State health and human services agencies are under pressure from federal policy changes, new funding models and higher demand for services. - HHS 2030 is designed to give senior leaders a sustained forum to coordinate modernization across a $3.3 trillion industry. - The program focuses on systems that affect Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, child welfare, child support and behavioral health.

What happened: - Governing, Government Technology and Global True North launched the HHS 2030 Program on May 13, 2026. - The initiative is a multi-year leadership platform for senior state HHS leaders and selected private-sector partners. - The program is invitation-based and limited in participation. - The launch took place in Sacramento, California.

The details: - The program brings together leaders from state HHS agencies, select private-sector companies and a steering committee of former HHS leaders. - e.Republic CEO Cathilea Robinett said the group is meant to help leaders rethink how HHS systems will work over the next decade. - Teri Takai, chief programs officer for e.Republic, said the program will create a trusted environment for immediate problem-solving and long-term alignment. - Justin Brown, CEO of Global True North and former Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services, said HHS 2030 will help state leaders co-create system reform and move from defense to action. - The agenda includes workforce capacity expansion through technology, operational redesign and community partnerships. - The agenda also covers system capacity and operational capability. - Other focus areas include rural health access, broadband and digital service delivery. - Medicaid modernization is a priority, including delivery, eligibility and supporting technology infrastructure. - Program integrity pressures and payment errors across SNAP, Medicaid and other HHS systems are also on the list. - The initiative leans on Global True North’s subject-matter expertise and policy insight, combined with Governing and Government Technology’s platform and reach.

Between the lines: - The launch reflects a push to move HHS leadership conversations beyond incremental fixes and toward shared strategy. - The invitation-only structure signals a preference for candid discussion and a smaller group of decision-makers. - The timing suggests growing concern that technology, operations and policy changes are converging at once for state agencies. - HHS 2030 also expands e.Republic’s network of national leadership communities, alongside councils focused on AI, cybersecurity, data, government efficiency and education.

What’s next: - The program will continue as a multi-year forum through 2030. - Participation remains limited to senior leaders shaping strategy, policy and operations across the HHS ecosystem. - A select number of opportunities are available to companies with solutions tied to innovation and long-term transformation. - More information is available at the program page. - Global True North information is available at the company’s website. - Governing information is available at the publication’s website. - Government Technology information is available at the publication’s website. - e.Republic information is available at the parent company website. - e.Republic also provided a LinkedIn post at the company’s social page.