Federal Health Policy (FHP) Strategies is a leading bipartisan government affairs consulting firm specializing in health care policy. We develop informed policy solutions and execute effective advocacy strategies to ensure our clients the best opportunities for success. Coupled with our unparalleled relationships with key policy makers, FHP Strategies leverages health policy expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance policy to advance our clients’ federal legislative and… Show more Federal Health Policy (FHP) Strategies is a leading bipartisan government affairs consulting firm specializing in health care policy. We develop informed policy solutions and execute effective advocacy strategies to ensure our clients the best opportunities for success. Coupled with our unparalleled relationships with key policy makers, FHP Strategies leverages health policy expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance policy to advance our clients’ federal legislative and regulatory goals. Show less

Led all government affairs (GA) activities. Set GA priorities in collaboration with CEO, Chief Commercial Officer, and Chief Medical Officer. Developed and executed GA strategy, represented Outset before government decisionmakers, and managed stakeholder relations and $500,000 budget.

Advised HHS Secretary on policy and politics pertaining to Medicare and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). Assessed changing policy environment, identified emerging opportunities and potential threats, and developed and advanced strategies to respond accordingly.Leadership on key initiatives included: advancing equity in Medicare regulations, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) models, and ONC initiatives; enhanced monitoring… Show more Advised HHS Secretary on policy and politics pertaining to Medicare and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). Assessed changing policy environment, identified emerging opportunities and potential threats, and developed and advanced strategies to respond accordingly.Leadership on key initiatives included: advancing equity in Medicare regulations, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) models, and ONC initiatives; enhanced monitoring of CMMI models; development of information blocking disincentives for health care providers; and White House Nursing Home Initiative. Show less

Led Stryker's analysis of Medicare payment policy and related regulatory comment letter development and advocacy. Advised business divisions on Medicare reimbursement, coding, coverage and other strategies to advance market access. Point person for policy recommendations to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation on behalf of Stryker's convener for Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Model (through divestiture in October 2020). Led Corporate… Show more Led Stryker's analysis of Medicare payment policy and related regulatory comment letter development and advocacy. Advised business divisions on Medicare reimbursement, coding, coverage and other strategies to advance market access. Point person for policy recommendations to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation on behalf of Stryker's convener for Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Model (through divestiture in October 2020). Led Corporate Government Affairs’ (GA) efforts to grow and develop government relations function for Stryker Japan. Show less

Senior member of health care team at Japan’s leading government relations consultancy. Led teams of international staff to advise multinational health care companies on the business risks and opportunities of policy and politics in Japan.

Selected as Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow in Japan, a program sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd. Conducted independent research on Japan’s health care system to identify bilateral lessons for the U.S. and Japan on ways to slow health care spending growth.

Member of historic House of Representatives staff team that developed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2010 (health reform bill in U.S. House of Representatives). Successfully negotiated many provisions with U.S. Senate and White House for final health reform law. Crafted numerous Medicare policies enacted into law that improved the efficiency and value of health care delivery, including incentives to reduce preventable hospital readmissions, incentives for hospital… Show more Member of historic House of Representatives staff team that developed the Affordable Health Care for America Act of 2010 (health reform bill in U.S. House of Representatives). Successfully negotiated many provisions with U.S. Senate and White House for final health reform law. Crafted numerous Medicare policies enacted into law that improved the efficiency and value of health care delivery, including incentives to reduce preventable hospital readmissions, incentives for hospital adoption of electronic health records, bundled payment system for dialysis providers, and development of collection tool for common assessment data across post-acute providers. Show less

Represented 10,000 member trade association of rural health providers before U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch. Worked with health care executives to identify their policy problems, develop legislative and regulatory solutions, and execute advocacy strategy. Extensive public speaking at national and state conferences.

Served as expert on reconciliation rules and process, as well as budget implications of federal health programs and changes proposed to those programs.

Formulated, analyzed and recommended policies for the President’s annual budget as lead analyst for Medicare inpatient hospital payments.