Danielle Sobel Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

- Establishes strategy, structure, and implementation processes to monitor the policy landscape and effectively address issues facing community health centers and the communities they serve. -Leads a team of staff that inform and execute OPCA’s policy and governmental affairs strategy including CCO 2.0 alignment, the Alternative Payment Methodology Program and execution of OPCA’s communications strategy. - Works collaboratively across the organization to align policy and advocacy work… Show more - Establishes strategy, structure, and implementation processes to monitor the policy landscape and effectively address issues facing community health centers and the communities they serve. -Leads a team of staff that inform and execute OPCA’s policy and governmental affairs strategy including CCO 2.0 alignment, the Alternative Payment Methodology Program and execution of OPCA’s communications strategy. - Works collaboratively across the organization to align policy and advocacy work with the strategic priorities of the organization generally in service of the mission. - Part of the Executive Leadership Team and is the liaison to the board’s policy and payment reform efforts as primary staff to VBP Committee and Policy committees. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

- Established strategy, structure, and implementation processes to ensure that member needs are effectively represented and addressed at state and federal levels. - Responsible for effective education and advocacy on behalf of member health centers and the communities they serve

Portland, Oregon Area

- Managed OPCA's education and advocacy programs- Monitored and analyzes state and federal policy developments- Worked with health centers, policymakers and partners to advance key policy objectives.

Portland, Oregon Area

Regulatory/Compliance Specialist• Provided legal analysis and support to members (physicians and physician assistants) on regulatory, compliance and risk management issues.• Led quarterly meeting of practice managers; 2 hour forum with expert speakers, advocacy updates and networking opportunities. • Contributing writer/editor of bi-annual compliance handbook (OMA Medical-Legal Handbook).• Disseminated state and national regulatory changes to members via member toolkits and… Show more Regulatory/Compliance Specialist• Provided legal analysis and support to members (physicians and physician assistants) on regulatory, compliance and risk management issues.• Led quarterly meeting of practice managers; 2 hour forum with expert speakers, advocacy updates and networking opportunities. • Contributing writer/editor of bi-annual compliance handbook (OMA Medical-Legal Handbook).• Disseminated state and national regulatory changes to members via member toolkits and provides content for educational programming and presentations. • In-house subject matter expert on public health issues, including: Ebola, Zika, opioids and marijuana. Provided members with policy briefings, recommends policy positions and networks with local/community coalitions.• Staff liaison for association committee on public health and quality metrics. Legislative Advocate• Drafted legislation, analyzes bills, writes testimony and monitors bills in committee and throughout legislative session.• Monitored and responded to promulgated rules and regulations through written/oral response to the applicable state agency and distributes analysis of rule impact to members. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

• Wrote and was awarded two year grant to run informational campaign to educate membership on specific initiative. - Hired and supervised intern to implement campaign; successfully reached over 3,000 physicians and engaged with multiple community partners to gain widespread recognition of Choosing Wisely© initiative• Created, wrote and maintained content for Quality Corner, a blog on improving patient safety and quality in daily practice• Provided legal analysis and support… Show more • Wrote and was awarded two year grant to run informational campaign to educate membership on specific initiative. - Hired and supervised intern to implement campaign; successfully reached over 3,000 physicians and engaged with multiple community partners to gain widespread recognition of Choosing Wisely© initiative• Created, wrote and maintained content for Quality Corner, a blog on improving patient safety and quality in daily practice• Provided legal analysis and support to members (physicians and physician assistants) on regulatory, compliance and risk management issues.• Supported Government Relations department during legislative session through bill analysis, drafting testimony, preparing physician witnesses and monitoring bills. • Monitored and responded to promulgated rules and regulations through written/oral response to the applicable state agency and distributes analysis of rule impact to members. Show less

Salem, Oregon

• Developed and taught 3.5 hour training module for community partners; upon completion of training, partners earned certification to assist families on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) application.• Publicized Healthy Kids program via local and statewide organizational meetings, utilizing both existing and created meeting opportunities.• Recruited, trained and provided support to contracted community organizations in up to 11 counties; conducted outreach to schools, faith-based… Show more • Developed and taught 3.5 hour training module for community partners; upon completion of training, partners earned certification to assist families on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) application.• Publicized Healthy Kids program via local and statewide organizational meetings, utilizing both existing and created meeting opportunities.• Recruited, trained and provided support to contracted community organizations in up to 11 counties; conducted outreach to schools, faith-based organizations, employers, local media, community employers, county organizations/governments and health care facilities.• Identified eligibility and enrollment barriers as family advocate within state office; resolved and implemented solutions through collaboration with multiple state eligibility departments. Show less

• Lead writer for federal grant proposal to facilitate collaboration between the state and non-profits in an effort to expand a database of child and family services.• Planned and executed annual conference of organization; included program planning and design, logistics, audiovisual and all support functions.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Researcher, editor and team lead for state publications, including: Georgia in Perspective: Statistics, Trends, Facts and Figures for Key Policy Issues (2009 edition) and Results for Georgians 2008: State Strategic Goals and Indicators. • Reviewed, analyzed and formulated recommendations for the restructure of the Georgia Department of Human Resources, as commissioned by the Governor.• Provided legislative support at committee hearings and commission meetings

• Researcher and contributor to child health indicator template; compiled and analyzed data, ran statistical analysis and presented results for inclusion in final publication, Five Healthy Steps Indicators. • Coordinated collection of stories from Medicaid recipients as part of campaign used to educate legislators and government officials on benefits and impact of PeachCare for Medicaid families; distributed both video and printed brochure. • Researched and interpreted legislation in… Show more • Researcher and contributor to child health indicator template; compiled and analyzed data, ran statistical analysis and presented results for inclusion in final publication, Five Healthy Steps Indicators. • Coordinated collection of stories from Medicaid recipients as part of campaign used to educate legislators and government officials on benefits and impact of PeachCare for Medicaid families; distributed both video and printed brochure. • Researched and interpreted legislation in the Georgia General Assembly. Show less

• Performed data analysis for quality measure survey done for Northwest Kaiser Permanente clinics• Researcher for new projects, including maternal depression and physician use of parental input regarding a child’s well-being.• Co-authored issue brief on maternal depression.

Mph, Health Policy And Management

Activities and Societies: Rollins Healthcare Association Health Students Taking Action Together

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government, Spanish, Biology (Minor)

Activities and Societies: University Student Senate (Dorm senator), Habitat for Humanity university chapter, Lector/Eucharistic Minister.