Mark A. Knee Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Lead for all policy and programmatic work on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a Congressional mandate to connect health data sharing networks via common legal and technical requirements, expanding the data capabilities of the entire U.S. health care system. - - Lead all policy analyses, budgetary/procurement actions, federal/state/private sector coordination, communications, and future planning.- Draft and advance rulemakings related to health IT and… Show more - Lead for all policy and programmatic work on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a Congressional mandate to connect health data sharing networks via common legal and technical requirements, expanding the data capabilities of the entire U.S. health care system. - - Lead all policy analyses, budgetary/procurement actions, federal/state/private sector coordination, communications, and future planning.- Draft and advance rulemakings related to health IT and interoperability. - Oversee Medicaid interoperability efforts—develop requirements that improve efficiency of state Medicaid waivers, state value-based payment initiatives, and CMS funding of state health IT systems.- Improve behavioral health and social determinants of health (SDOH) data interoperability through federal/state/private sector coordination as well as public information dissemination.- Supervise a team of over 10 FTEs (including two managers) and manage an annual budget of up to $23M Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Provided advice and guidance to agency leadership in developing improvements on the quality, usefulness, sharing and analysis of data relevant to ONC programs.- Managed the planning, direction, and execution of the Division's operations. - Provided consultative input and review Division work products for quality and completeness. - Provided administrative guidance and oversight to Division staff.- Coordinated and collaborated across the Division, Office, and ONC, as well as… Show more - Provided advice and guidance to agency leadership in developing improvements on the quality, usefulness, sharing and analysis of data relevant to ONC programs.- Managed the planning, direction, and execution of the Division's operations. - Provided consultative input and review Division work products for quality and completeness. - Provided administrative guidance and oversight to Division staff.- Coordinated and collaborated across the Division, Office, and ONC, as well as with external stakeholders, on multi-disciplinary policies and projects. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Guided the development of Federal health information and health technology priorities, policies, and regulations.- Provided advice and strategic support to senior officials in advancing and modifying programs designed to protect and improve the health of the nation.- Conducted and coordinated outreach, established relationships, and supported strategic partnerships with a variety of federal and private stakeholders.- Supported the ONC Federal Advisory Committee.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Researched, evaluated, analyzed, and coordinated all activities related to health IT policy, with a focus on information blocking. - Led rulemaking activities, including: drafting sections of proposed and final rules; leading content development for rule rollout materials; development and review of guidance documents that supported the implementation of ONC’s regulations; and coordination across ONC.- Reviewed complaints concerning certified health IT and worked with team to determine… Show more - Researched, evaluated, analyzed, and coordinated all activities related to health IT policy, with a focus on information blocking. - Led rulemaking activities, including: drafting sections of proposed and final rules; leading content development for rule rollout materials; development and review of guidance documents that supported the implementation of ONC’s regulations; and coordination across ONC.- Reviewed complaints concerning certified health IT and worked with team to determine whether further review and potential action by ONC are warranted.- Promoted and maintained positive relationships with Federal and external stakeholders on matters related to health IT policy. Show less

Washington, Dc

Worked to administer and oversee federal benefits programs. Project manager for developing guidance for Members of Congress and staff concerning their healthcare options under the Affordable Care Act (ACA); coordinating health plan participation in ACA initiative to grant Indian tribe employees access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program; creating web-based system for storing and processing program information; managing and amending benefits program contracts; streamlining… Show more Worked to administer and oversee federal benefits programs. Project manager for developing guidance for Members of Congress and staff concerning their healthcare options under the Affordable Care Act (ACA); coordinating health plan participation in ACA initiative to grant Indian tribe employees access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program; creating web-based system for storing and processing program information; managing and amending benefits program contracts; streamlining the FEHB Brochure and incorporating the ACA Summary of Benefits and Coverage; developing recommendations for improving benefits programs; and restructuring performance metrics for health plans. Show less

Washington, Dc

Advised the Inspector General (IG) on all legal and regulatory matters related to both specific functions of a Federal IG and general personnel, administrative, and policy issues related with the operation of a Federal agency. Provided legal guidance and support to the other offices within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), including support on criminal procedure, audit guidelines, procurement, and guidance on the functions of and programs administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel… Show more Advised the Inspector General (IG) on all legal and regulatory matters related to both specific functions of a Federal IG and general personnel, administrative, and policy issues related with the operation of a Federal agency. Provided legal guidance and support to the other offices within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), including support on criminal procedure, audit guidelines, procurement, and guidance on the functions of and programs administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Worked with OPM’s Office of General Counsel on various matters and coordinated with the Department of Justice on criminal and civil matters. Actively interacted with Congress on behalf of the OIG and worked with Congress and OPM to promote legislative proposals that will further the OIG’s efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Completed six-month detail focused on legal issues concerning the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Clean Water Act. Created manual on property law concerns in institutional control implementation, drafted guidance documents analyzing operator liability under CERCLA and RCRA and EPA’s lien authority for remediated underground storage tank sites, and compiled financial assurance information for… Show more Completed six-month detail focused on legal issues concerning the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Clean Water Act. Created manual on property law concerns in institutional control implementation, drafted guidance documents analyzing operator liability under CERCLA and RCRA and EPA’s lien authority for remediated underground storage tank sites, and compiled financial assurance information for various CERCLA and RCRA sites. Show less

United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washintgon, Dc

Provided legal support on civil enforcement actions dealing with various U.S. environmental laws, particularly the Clean Water Act.

Washington, Dc

Conducted research and drafted legal memoranda analyzing issues arising from civil rights, habeas corpus, and employment discrimination suits filed by indigent pro se plaintiffs.

Washingon, Dc

Organized data, compiled evidence, and structured cases in large-scale criminal antitrust investigations.

Jd, Law

Ba, Law & Society, Sociology