Steven Farmer
Senior Partner & Co-owner @Abig Health
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Partner & Co-owner @Abig Health
Washington, DC, US
ABIG Health is a Washington, DC–based healthcare-focused strategic advisory and communications firm. They specialize in guiding healthcare innovators—such as startups, investors, and provider organizations—through the complexities of market entry, commercialization, and stakeholder engagement. ABIG combines deep clinical, operational, and policy expertise with high-impact strategies, offering services in go-to-market readiness, market and competitive research, thought leadership, media strategy, brand development, and fractional executive advisory roles. With a data-driven, tailored approach, they help clients secure investment funding, build credibility, and amplify their message—crafting smarter, not louder, campaigns rooted in clinical insight and strategic clarity.
EDUCATION
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Health Services Research & Policy
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Certificate in African Studies, International Relations, Pre Med
University of Pennsylvania
Fellow, Cardiology
Yale School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Resident, Internal Medicine
ABOUT STEVEN FARMER
Executive healthcare leader, visionary strategist, former U.S. government regulator, and board certified, practicing cardiologist with a PhD in Health Services Research & Policy. Playing dynamic and cross-functional roles across the U.S. regulatory agencies, life sciences, health tech, and healthcare services spectrum. Internationally recognized expert in pre- and post-market product development across the total product lifecycle, real-world evidence, fit-for-purpose study design, CMS and FDA healthcare policy and regulation, and value-based payment design. Highly skilled at building consensus in the healthcare industry and regulatory agencies, specifically around specialty payment alignment and coverage policy. Formerly served as Chief Strategy Officer for Coverage for Medicare. Passionate about improving patient care through innovative and evidence-based solutions. Visiting professor at an internationally recognized top European business school. Prior NIH RO1 investigator and published author on health care policy, real-world evidence, medical malpractice, and payment reform. Double-board certified in cardiology and echocardiography.
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