


Ostroff Associates proudly welcomes Adam Mandel as our newest Senior Vice President. Adam brings deep expertise in New York State healthcare policy and Medicaid financing, further strengthening the firm’s growing health and human services practice.
Adam has built a reputation as a trusted strategist and advisor to hospital leadership across New York State, , guiding stakeholders through legislative, regulatory, and budgetary change in a highly complex health policy landscape. At Ostroff Associates, he will advise clients across the healthcare sector on state budget and policy strategy, Medicaid financing, and hospital and health system priorities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Adam to the Ostroff Associates team,” said Diana Ostroff, Chief Operating Officer of Ostroff Associates. “His command of New York’s healthcare and Medicaid landscape, combined with his ability to translate complex health system and Medicaid issues into actionable solutions will be invaluable to our clients.”
Prior to joining Ostroff Associates, Mandel served in senior roles at the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), where he led statewide advocacy campaigns, drafted and negotiated legislative proposals, and advised on major Medicaid and hospital finance issues. In this capacity, he worked closely with hospital leaders and state policymakers to shape reforms impacting care delivery, reimbursement, and system sustainability. Earlier in his career, Mandel worked for the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee, providing fiscal analysis, revenue forecasting, and contributing to high-level budget and tax policy negotiations.
Mandel lives in Albany and holds both a master’s degree in Economics and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University at Albany.
Learn more about Adam here.
Who leads health policy work at Ostroff Associates?
Adam Mandel serves as Senior Vice President at Ostroff Associates, leading health policy work for the firm. He joined Ostroff Associates as part of the firm's expansion of its healthcare practice and brings significant experience in New York health policy, advocacy, and regulatory strategy.
What healthcare clients does Ostroff Associates represent?
Healthcare is one of Ostroff Associates' core practice areas. The firm represents health systems, behavioral health providers, long-term care operators, and other healthcare organizations on issues including Medicaid policy, budget advocacy, regulatory engagement, and legislative strategy before New York State government.
What services does Ostroff Associates provide to healthcare organizations in New York?
Ostroff Associates supports healthcare clients through budget advocacy, regulatory engagement with the New York State Department of Health and Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, legislative strategy, procurement guidance for state contracts, and strategic communications. The firm's healthcare team works across Medicaid, behavioral health, long-term care, hospital finance, and other sectors impacted by New York's complex healthcare policy landscape.