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 Lead implementation of Transparency in Coverage (CMS-9915-F) rule, including issuer requirements for the consumer cost-estimator tools and public disclosure of in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts in machine-readable files Lead Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) policy and operations Subject matter expert and policy writer on Good Faith Estimates and Advance Explanation of Benefits under the No Surprises Act.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Served as lead business owner and subject matter expert overseeing Federally-facilitated Exchange (FFE) operations and systems related to eligibility processes, including consumer eligibility notices, annual eligibility redetermination and re-enrollment policy, terminations policy, and tax filing and premium tax credit reconciliation requirements established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Recommended necessary regulatory changes to senior leadership. Drafted proposed and final regulations (incorporating public comments) for the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 on a variety of topic areas, including special enrollment periods, terminations, annual eligibility redetermination, tax-filing requirements related to FTR, and employer-sponsored coverage verification procedures. Co-led finalization of Transparency in Coverage (CMS-9915-F) rule. Lead author of cost-estimator tool provision.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Ready or Not: Protecting the Public from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism (2021, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2012)Pain in the Nation: The Drug, Alcohol and Suicide Epidemics and the Need for a National Resilience Strategy (2017)Outbreaks: Protecting Americans from Infectious Diseases (2015, 2014) Reducing Teen Substance Misuse: What Really Works (2015)

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Integrated appropriate CMS subject matter experts with ASPR/FEMA COVID-19 Response task force leads for coordination and collaboration.

Bethesda, Md

 Conducted a broad range of qualitative research and analysis on various public health and health policy projects. Served as project manager and task lead; conducted qualitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation; drafted and managed proposals; and communicated with clients regarding project activities. Led the New York, Michigan and Rhode Island state readiness reviews of managed care plans participating in CMS’ Financial Alignment Demonstration (FAD) for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees. Trained and managed over 40 project staff and consultants.  Served as project manager and primary analyst of ASPE’s Analysis of Data, Methods and Taxonomies Used to Assess the Public Health Workforce in the U. S., which involved conducting and synthesizing findings from focus groups and key informant interviews and drafting a final report and manuscript for publication. Managed and mentored junior staff.

Bethesda, Md

Washington, Dc

 Wrote and edited various materials, including executive-level correspondence, reports, briefing documents, and talking points from multiple data sources, ensuring proper grammar; consistency, completeness, and pertinence of content; and appropriate style, format, and tone.  Interpreted, evaluated, and summarized proposed and existing legislation, regulations, reports, and issue papers that affect ASPR. Coordinated and provided extensive editorial support for "Medical Planning and Response Manual for a Nuclear Detonation Incident: A Practical Guide," comprised of 14 scientific manuscripts.  Led implementation of the Plain Writing Act of 2010 for ASPR, including coordinating trainings and developing web content. Recommended and interpreted editorial policies, procedures, and guidelines; ensured compliance among staff; and updated style guides as needed. Created clear and comprehensive standard operating procedures for the Legislation Division, to include detailed processes for congressional hearings, briefings, and proposals. Coordinated all aspects of Congressional hearing preparation for ASPR witnesses, including drafting written and oral testimony.  Developed legislative project reports, including bill analyses, comparisons, and impact statements, as well as talking points and PowerPoint presentations.

Washington, Dc

Jacobs Institute of Women's Health, Department of Health PolicyCoordinated a team of providers, government officials, subject matter experts, and academics to update and revise existing educational program materials per the American Heart Association’s "Effectiveness-Based Guidelines for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women—2011 Update."

Reviewed and negotiated location agreements and equipment leases for all ABC Studio series and pilots to minimize risk and ensure acquisition of the necessary rights.

New York City, Los Angeles

Associate producer, script supervisor, script coordinator, writers assistant, executive assistant, production assistant, legal assistant, sound tech

Ba, Media Arts And Design, Anthropology

Mph, Health Policy