Steven J.

Steven J. is a health policy director with over 15 years of experience in healthcare policy thought leadership, service delivery, and strategic innovation. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Government Programs Health IT & Medicaid Policy at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, Steven leads initiatives on federal Medicaid and Health IT policies while engaging with trade organizations and regulatory bodies. Prior roles include directing the Chicago Division of Special Programs and Innovation at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where they played a key role in managing compliance and response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable achievements include overseeing multimillion-dollar contracts and implementing policy changes that have significantly improved patient care outcomes. Additionally, Steven holds a position on the Board of Directors for Medicaid Health Plans of America.