Laura Wooster, Mph Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Head of DC office overseeing ACEP’s federal and state legislative, regulatory, grassroots, andpractice/reimbursement functions with a $4.1 million annual budget and team of 10 employees.• Lead development and implementation of advocacy and external communications strategies on keyissues such as emergency department boarding, surprise billing, retroactive insurer denials, health careconsolidation, and violence against health care workers.• Spokesperson for ACEP on… Show more Head of DC office overseeing ACEP’s federal and state legislative, regulatory, grassroots, andpractice/reimbursement functions with a $4.1 million annual budget and team of 10 employees.• Lead development and implementation of advocacy and external communications strategies on keyissues such as emergency department boarding, surprise billing, retroactive insurer denials, health careconsolidation, and violence against health care workers.• Spokesperson for ACEP on advocacy-related and consumer focused issues with coverage inprominent media outlets including NY Times, Associated Press, CBS Radio, Politico, NPR, USAToday, and Financial Times.• As part of ACEP’s Senior Management team, oversee overall strategy and operations for the College’s39,000 emergency physician members and $40 million budget.• Accomplishments include: successful introduction and passage into law of the Dr. Lorna BreeneHealth Care Provider Protection Act, two opioid-focused bills as part of SUPPORT Act; protectingemergency medicine during Congressional development of the No Surprises Act; formation of theFDA’s Drug Shortage Task Force; a PR strategy on insurer coverage of emergency care that resulted inreporting by New York Times, the Associated Press, NBC Nightly News, and other key outlets;delaying a planned reimbursement cut by CMS; and, tripling participation in ACEP’s advocacynetwork from 1,900 to 6,600 emergency physicians. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversee the ACEP's federal legislative, regulatory, grassroots/advocacy, and public relations and media advocacy functions in order to advocate for the nation's emergency physicians. As member of the senior management team, participate in strategic planning and other aspects of association management.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw the AOA’s federal and state legislative, regulatory, grassroots/advocacy, and policy development functions to advocate on behalf of the osteopathic medical profession. As officer of the Association, guided its strategic direction, operations, budgeting, and resources.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw AOA’s federal legislative, regulatory, grassroots/advocacy, and policy development functions, and member of Senior Leadership Team.

Washington, Dc

Advance BCBSA positions through continuous contact with key Senate offices and committees, and with the Administration.

Led efforts on quality, delivery system reform, Medicare payment, and health information technology issues.

Led the Alliance's examination of patient identification methods on a national network of shared electronic health records (EHRs)---Coordinated and led the national Patient Identification Forum, bringing together prominent thought leaders to discuss policy, technology, and consumer privacy implications ---Presented findings at Capitol Hill briefing and met with key staffers Led formation of the Healthcare Supply Chain Standards Coalition, a multi-stakeholder group of senior… Show more Led the Alliance's examination of patient identification methods on a national network of shared electronic health records (EHRs)---Coordinated and led the national Patient Identification Forum, bringing together prominent thought leaders to discuss policy, technology, and consumer privacy implications ---Presented findings at Capitol Hill briefing and met with key staffers Led formation of the Healthcare Supply Chain Standards Coalition, a multi-stakeholder group of senior leaders from organizations representing the entire healthcare supply chain. ---Developed Coalition governance structure and member by-laws---Recruited 30 member organizations and raised $500,000 in startup dues funding Coordinated the development of a consensus-driven definition of “interoperability.”---Definition endorsed by over 50 major healthcare organizations and included in draft legislative language in S1418, HR4157 and the 2006 proposed Safe Harbors/Anti-kickback (aka Stark Rules). Conducted interviews with publications including Modern Healthcare, CQ, and UPI to advance NAHIT's positions and exposure Show less

Coordinated a program at Cook County Hospital’s community-based infectious disease clinic to develop, design, and implement a computer kiosk system that provides self-paced education for patients with HIV/AIDS.--Led implementation of overall project plan and strategy, responsible for overseeing budget, financial and project reports, hiring and supervision of project staff and vendors--Developed and implemented marketing campaign for project’s launch--Led strategic planning for the… Show more Coordinated a program at Cook County Hospital’s community-based infectious disease clinic to develop, design, and implement a computer kiosk system that provides self-paced education for patients with HIV/AIDS.--Led implementation of overall project plan and strategy, responsible for overseeing budget, financial and project reports, hiring and supervision of project staff and vendors--Developed and implemented marketing campaign for project’s launch--Led strategic planning for the project’s second phase, including securing additional grant funding Show less

Master Of Public Health - Mph

Bs, Biology

Mph, Masters In Public Health