Health Policy Mgr

Description

Job Title: Health Policy Manager

Location: Remote

Hours Of Operation: 8:30am-5:00pm (EST). Hours are flexible

Responsible for supporting efforts to monitor, research, analyze, and evaluate the impact of proposed state and federal legislation and regulations.

Primary duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors activities on specified public policy issues and proposed legislation and regulations to ensure appropriate engagement and to evaluate and assess the impact on the business.

• Conducts public policy research and analysis on a range of issues.

• Drafts advocacy materials and other documents on public policy issues.

• Participates in developing recommendations.

• Assists in issues management by working in conjunction with policy staff to represent the organization in public policy discussions.

• Utilizes monitoring tools to act as a strategic partner with Public Affairs and business units.

• Develops and implements strategies to advocate enterprise and/or state specific legislative and regulatory positions to support business goals and objectives, which may include health plan quality measurement and Value-Based Payment (VBP), including Alternative Payment Models and VBP measures, health plan accreditation programs and HEDIS/quality measurement improvement, and other provider/payer related issues.

• May make internal and external written and oral presentations on behalf of the company.

• Works with trade associations and other advocacy organizations to influence their positions, tactics, and strategies to support enterprise goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a BA/BS in health policy development; minimum of 5 years of experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with health plan or provider quality improvement and/or state or federal government entities with an emphasis on quality programs, including accreditation, HEDIS, CAHPS, and value-based programs, i.e., Medicaid Pay-for-Performance and Medicare Stars.

• Experience with healthcare operations and engagement with NCQA, CQMC, NQF, or PQA.

• Excellent Verbal, Written and Presentation Skills

• Historical experience writing and developing effective and motivating content for advocacy activities.

• Ability to interact confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders, while being adept and comfortable with influencing decision-making.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal team-based skills required.

• Willingness to learn complex issues relating to healthcare policy and business.

• Possesses self-awareness with a positive, professional, and solution-oriented attitudes

• Bias for action and is self-motivated to meet and exceed expectations.
  

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Accordingly, Elevance Health is not obligated to pay referral fees to any agency that is not a party to an agreement with Elevance Health. Thus, any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Be part of an Extraordinary Team

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

We are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide – and Elevance Health approves – a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Elevance Health is able to reasonably accommodate. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2021, is ranked as one of the 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.ElevanceHealthinc.com. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance.