Vice President of Health Policy
The candidate will serve as Health Reform, Affordable Care Act (ACA), and general health policy subject matter expert for company. Will understand key provisions of the law and regulations and communicate business impact and opportunities to Community and State health plan and functional leads on a regular basis. Create and lead a small team focused on health reform implementation for Community and State that assures compliance with ACA, and develop, evolve and execute a comprehensive work plan for health reform readiness in 2013 and 2014. Represent Community and State on broader Group reform readiness and policy development issues, notably health insurance exchange strategy and implementation with the Employer and Individual team, and ACA policy development with all Group business segments. Support health plans in advocacy to states on strategies to deploy ACA. Regularly engage, educate and monitor the progress of key business partners (e.g. benefit operations, network development, etc.) to support a successful implementation of the ACA Medicaid expansion in 2014. Create and update a policy analysis capability within Community and State as it relates to the ACA with particular focus on Medicaid expansion options under the ACA, the tax on insurers and the intersection between Medicaid and the Exchanges. Work closely with Group Government Affairs on policy development and execution. Represent Community and State with external health policy groups, legislators, and regulators to advocate for favorable market conditions and market expansion opportunities. Perform similar functions for Community and State related to other future health care policies and regulations. Report to the Chief of Staff for Community and State.
The candidate should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Law degree and prior policy or legislative experience strongly preferred. Must have 10+ years of experience working with or advising on Healthcare Government programs with 5+ years of experience in legal, legislative, or public policy domains. Knowledge of the political and rule making process needed. Experience working in politics or government is an asset. Travel may be required.
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