Adam S. Herbst is a healthcare partner at Sheppard Mullin in New York, advising government agencies, hospitals, health systems, post-acute care providers, and private equity firms on healthcare policy, regulation, and strategy. He specializes in reimbursement reform, regulatory compliance, value-based care, and healthcare innovation. Previously, Adam served as Deputy Commissioner at the New York State Department of Health and Special Advisor to two New York Governors, shaping policies for one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems. He led initiatives modernizing care for aging and disabled populations, overseeing hospitals, nursing homes, home-based services, and Medicaid programs.
An adjunct professor of Health Law and Bioethics, Adam is a recognized thought leader, frequently speaking and writing on healthcare access, Medicaid policy, and regulatory trends. His expertise helps clients navigate emerging care models, Medicaid transformation, and strategic initiatives that bridge policy and practice.
The resilience of Medicaid lies in its complexity. It has resisted large-scale restructuring because it is interwoven with public and private delivery systems. That same complexity now demands a different kind of legal engagement. Medicaid is no longer a silo, but a system-defining platform.
This is not just about today’s older adults — it’s about the next 50 years. If we design a smarter, more sustainable system now, we will all benefit when our time comes.
This eBook provides actionable strategies, real-world best practices to help payers stay ahead in a value-based care environment.