Olivia Anderson Email and Phone Number

In this position, I manage the legal and compliance work unit in support of the Managing Director of MMCAP Infuse in fulfilling their responsibilities to the Commissioner of Administration and the national advisory board to MMCAP Infuse in the cost-effective, efficient operation of a cooperative group purchasing organization (GPO) that ensures best value for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products and services to government facilities across the nation that follows stringent procurement laws.I operate in a national, visible and highly competitive environment impacted by national health care laws and programs to serve more than 12,000 facilities located in 50 states, leveraging the cooperative purchasing (Minn. Stat. 16C.03), joint powers agreements (Minn. Stat. 471.59), and federal safe harbor laws to best serve the expanding needs of MMCAP Infuse’s members and its board of interstate advisors.My position's primary duties are to manage the legal and compliance functions of MMCAP Infuse, providing leadership and direction in support of the business needs of MMCAP Infuse members. In carrying out this purpose, I manage legal and compliance staff to develop legal policy, facilitate the MMCAP Infuse contracting functions and transactions and to advise the MMCAP Infuse leadership team and National Advisory Board regarding legal matters. In this role, I continue the duties of my former position in addition to the above.

I establish and maintain productive working relationships with all MMCAP Infuse team in supporting legal and business relationships with representatives from the contracted pharmaceutical manufacturers and drug wholesalers (sales representative, contracting/pricing officials, and attorneys), medical suppliers, and with representatives from other MMCAP Infuse-contracted vendors (wholesalers). In addition to the foregoing, my duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Challenge/support choices, based on precedence and appropriate balancing of state law, policy, and member needs for best pricing.2. Ensure contracts and amendments conform to original scope and intent of the request for proposal (RFP) from which they were awarded the contract (in addition to statute).3. Negotiate and finalize contracts for specific programs, with special attention to the multi-jurisdictional nature of MMCAP Infuse and the legal and contractual complexities that are involved in multi-jurisdictional contracts.4. Draft, review, and approve amendments to MMCAP Infuse agreements as a primary focus. Secondary, lead agreement negotiations.5. Integrate State issues into MMCAP Infuse arrangements without degrading the interests of Minnesota and/or other Members.6. Provide advice to MMCAP Infuse members in dealing with MMCAP Infuse contracts and contractors and any resulting disputes, as directed by program leads and MMCAP Infuse managers.7. Respond to Attorneys General of the various member states in lawsuits they file that impact MMCAP Infuse members or MMCAP Infuse contracts. In coordination with the Minnesota Attorney General, provide advice to MMCAP Infuse, its member state and participating facilities, and staff on how to respond to discovery and other questions related to MMCAP Infuse operations.8. Provide assistance to the member states’ attorneys in understanding, interpreting, and enforcing federal laws and decisions that impact MMCAP Infuse.

In this position, my duties include the following:1. Review and track emerging caselaw, legislation, and policy, and provide legal analysis and counsel regarding impact and implications for agency operations, legal compliance, and best practices.2. Interpret federal and state laws, rules, as well as policies and regulations, and explain how they apply to BCA operations so that management can make informed decisions concerning legal risks.3. Serve as liaison with DPS General Counsel and appropriate counterparts with the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, the Revisor of Statutes, Governor’s office, Department of Administration, and others and render assistance and support as directed by the Superintendent.4. Compile, coordinate, and assist in preparing legislatively mandated reports required of the BCA. 5. Participate as BCA liaison in work groups, task forces, or other assignments with external partners as directed by the Superintendent.6. Participate in meetings, work groups, projects, or other activities with BCA executive staff as directed by the Superintendent.7. Prepare and deliver informational presentations to Department of Public Safety (DPS)/BCA executives and staff as well as external agencies and other groups as directed by the Superintendent.8. Draft proposed legislation and present it to the Legislature and stakeholders as directed by the Superintendent. 9. Analyze legislative policy proposals for impact on the BCA and coordinate the BCA response. 10. Draft testimony, bill summaries and reviews, bill language, amendments, and fiscal notes to present the BCA position on any bill or proposal.11. Draft, and assist others in drafting contracts, agreements, amendments, and other contract-related documents that comply with applicable laws, reflect best practices, and adequately protect BCA’s interests.

This position provides legislative planning expertise, drafts legislation, coordinates and manages proposed legislative changes impacting long-term care services throughout the legislative development and adoption process. With oversight from the Continuing Care for Older Americans (CCOA) Legislative Director (who also oversees legislation for Disability Services and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services in Community Supports Administration(CSA)) and also guidance from the legislative liaison for CSA’s chemical and mental health services and housing, this position:- Manages and coordinates CCOA and part of CSA administration’s preparation and submission of legislation and budget pages for the Governor’s budget and the department’s legislative agenda.- Serves as a contact regarding biennial budget and state legislative activities.- Manages and coordinates Continuing Care for Older Americans and Community Supports Administration's participation in legislative process and response to proposals/bills proposed by the stakeholders and legislators. Serves as a contact for legislators and stakeholders on long-term care proposals, legislative reports and activities, as well as constituent issues.- Manages special projects and assigned activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to state long-term care services laws and funding.- Engages in advanced level policy/legal research and planning relating to the department’s legislative cycle.-Provides policy analysis, development, and planning expertise to the two administrations and other requesting administrations of the department.

Coordinated advocacy at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s,overseeing the recruitment and activities of volunteers acting to engage attendees in public policy, including their training. Participated in constituent recruitment and training for Alzheimer’s Association Congressional Action Teams. Continued the work of my former position as Government Affairs Assistant.

Researched and drafted legislation and memoranda on a variety of topics including facility licensing and training requirements for staff. Managed legislation revisions and monitored legislative actions. Developed relationships with legislative staff and representatives as well as government affairs professionals. Attended committee hearings and meetings with partners. Acted as a source of legislative and policy information for staff and others, researching state legislation authoring public policy summaries and memoranda, and informing staff of their content. Assisted in the preparation of testifiers and legislators for committee hearings. Scheduled capitol hill meetings, aided in the planning and implementation of a trip of 40 person to Washington, D.C. for the National Advocacy Forum as well as the Minnesota State Rally Day. Prior to the National Advocacy Forum, provided training on Federal Legislative requests. Provided administrative and personal assistance to the Vice President for Government Affairs.

Researched and drafted bills to be introduced to the Minnesota legislature, including the Dementia Care Training Act of 2014 (HF 2402/SF2087), which was passed as a part of the Omnibus Health & Human Services Policy Bill and modified training requirements for residential facilities, and the Alzheimer’s Research & Resource Bill of 2015 (HF 278/SF 247). Drafted memoranda and provided presentations on public policy activities from other states, researched and analyzed licensing statutes in the state of Minnesota, and worked closely with facilities to propose appropriate policy modifications. Provided the Vice President of Government Affairs with assistance throughout the legislative session, discussing our proposed legislation with Representatives, Senators, and their staff.

Worked at the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Self Help Desk, providing constituents with assistance in the filing of court documents and assigning them legal counsel. Organized and directed those attending reaffirmation hearings in the Los Angeles and Woodland Hills Courthouses to their respective appointment and hearing locations.

Acted as a constituent contact for legislative requests and provided general office support through data entry, phone line management, and personal assistance to the office manager during public events.