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Bridging CMS policy and business execution.

Steve Bloom

Principal

Steve Bloom has spent more than 15 years at the center of CMS payment policy, with experience spanning Capitol Hill and CMS Innovation Center-focused research leadership for major government contractors.

He has led and overseen projects across payment model design, strategic planning, analytics, and government adoption of AI-enabled capabilities. This combination of policy expertise and technical depth allows him to bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and practical business implementation.

Steve helps clients interpret payment changes, identify exposure, and develop defensible options that decision-makers can act on. His work promotes shared understanding between government and industry, ensuring that policy positions are grounded in both regulatory precedent and operational reality.

Every SB Health Advisory engagement is principal-led, with optional surge support from trusted analytics, operations, actuarial, and policy specialists as needed.

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Background

  • 15+ years in CMS payment policy
  • Capitol Hill experience
  • CMS Innovation Center research leadership
  • Major government contractor leadership
  • Payment model design expertise
  • AI-enabled capabilities adoption

Core Focus Areas

  • Medicare & Medicaid
  • Value-Based Care
  • CMMI Models
  • Payment Policy Analysis
  • Regulatory Strategy

Our Mission

SB Health Advisory helps healthcare business leaders, policy teams, and investors make high-stakes decisions under CMS payment rules—quickly and with confidence.

We turn complex regulations into quantified business impact, scenario comparisons, and execution plans that allow decision-makers to act with clarity and purpose.