Amy Demske Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lead federal, state and therapeutic policy team responsible for policy development, analysis, communication and execution of regulations in a fast-paced corporate environment amid IRA negotiation, multiple product launches, and increased 340B activity. Received 2024 U.S. Commercialization Award.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led team managing White House, federal agencies and state Medicaid agency advocacy across Biogen’s portfolio and late-stage pipeline. Co-Led with US Access, Biogen’s Efforts on Reconsideration of AB PET Coverage and National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s. Conceived and.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Responsible for leading US policy efforts on drug pricing, payment and coverage issues for oncology, cardiovascular and rheumatology assets, including communications with Executive Branch. Brought diverse stakeholder organizations together to develop and align on drug pricing, coverage and payment issues, including reference pricing, Medicare Part B and D.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed client relationships, professional teams and project deliverables for drug and device manufacturer clients. Built highly effective coalitions and cultivated consensus among diverse stakeholders on behalf of biotech and device manufacturers, venture capital firms, health systems, trade associations, specialty societies and patient groups. Developed.

Washington D.C.

Managed health practice: professional teams, client and project management; strategy and policy development. Led DC hospital coalition to support federal funding for Medicaid charity care funding – increasing Disproportionate Share Hospital federal contribution by $32 million during my leadership. Represented Los Angeles County in its negotiations with CMS.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed Washington D.C. operations and personnel for a Midwestern lobbying firm. Successfully advocated for children’s hospitals on TRICARE payment issues, and timely claims reviews for pediatric hospitals. Secured inclusion of drug therapies on state Medicaid formularies.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Represented the agency as liaison with House and Senate committee staff. Analyzed Medicaid programmatic policy, waiver proposals and proposed legislation for Member offices and Committees of jurisdiction. Staffed committee mark-ups of legislation impacting CMS. Drafted portions of the Balanced Budget Act legislation and chaired CMS payment and Medicaid.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Served on Governor's Executive Branch lobbying team, representing the Governor before the state legislature, state and local agencies and stakeholder groups. Managed legislative team responsible for developing legislative priorities, testifying before the Florida Legislature and traveling the state to promote health care reforms. Developed Medicaid.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Represented Majority Leader within the Legislature and before the Executive Branch. Responsible for Leader’s health and social service legislation, including making recommendations on Member and Committee-sponsored legislation. Staffed the Leader during floor debate, and authored floor speeches, reviewed messages and whipped votes.

B.A., Political Communication

Public Administration