About Thomas Stedham
Retired Associate Director in healthcare, Medicaid compliance leader, strategic policy advisor, and speaker.
Thomas Stedham brings over 29 years of leadership in healthcare policy execution, Medicaid operations, and regulatory oversight. He has managed district-wide teams, built new resource centers, and resolved critical compliance issues, directly impacting thousands of lives through faster access to benefits and improved healthcare outcomes.
Building Healthcare Compliance From the Inside Out
Thomas Stedham believes that lasting change in government healthcare begins with disciplined execution. Whether resolving large-scale HIPAA issues or managing multi-vendor RFPs, Thomas ensures every policy is translated into real, working systems. His ability to bridge policy and operations has made him a go-to leader within the Alabama Medicaid Agency.
Empowering Healthcare Teams & Systems
Thomas is passionate about building sustainable healthcare teams. Through mentoring, leadership training, and workforce stabilization, he ensures teams meet and exceed standards even amid leadership transitions. He guides organizations through evolving federal mandates while maintaining high service levels.
Thomas Stedham's Story
Born and raised in Alabama, Thomas Stedham’s journey through the public healthcare system began early—first as a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist, and then through successive leadership roles over nearly three decades. His deep roots in local healthcare have given him a profound respect for policy implementation and a relentless drive to improve access for all citizens.