Asha Saavoss
About Asha Saavoss
Asha Saavoss serves as the Unit Chief for Medicare Cost Estimates at the Congressional Budget Office, where she has worked since 2020. With over a decade of experience in health policy and a background in consulting, she specializes in analyzing the budgetary impacts of legislative changes on the Medicare program.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Asha Saavoss serves as the Unit Chief for Medicare Cost Estimates at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the analysis of budgetary impacts related to legislative changes affecting the Medicare program. Her role involves overseeing the estimation processes and ensuring accurate assessments that inform policy decisions.
Previous Experience in Health Policy
Before joining the CBO, Asha Saavoss worked as a Senior Research Associate at KNG Health Consulting, LLC from 2012 to 2020. During her eight years at KNG Health, she focused on health policy and gained significant experience in Medicare cost estimation. This role allowed her to develop a strong foundation in analyzing health care policies and their financial implications.
Education and Expertise
Asha Saavoss earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012. Her educational background in economics provides her with the analytical skills necessary for her work in health policy, particularly in understanding the complexities of Medicare cost estimation and budget analysis.
Background in Consulting
Asha Saavoss transitioned from a consulting role to a government position, bringing extensive private sector experience to her current role at the CBO. This transition has enabled her to apply practical insights from the consulting industry to the public sector, enhancing her contributions to Medicare cost analysis.