Sheena Tomar, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Silver Spring, Md, Us

- Lead on a new 2-year Medicaid grant covering issues related to the impact of supplemental payments in the commercial market and integration of Medicaid and MA for dual eligibles.- Conduct research and analysis of policies related to site neutrality, tax-exempt hospital requirements, coding intensity in Medicare FFS and Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.- Coordinate legislative outreach on the Hill to educate lawmakers on our health policy work on Medicare and Medicaid reform.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Successfully lead (research and writing) and managed all aspects of the organization's first Medicaid grant consisting of 3 papers, blogs, and a roundtable discussion covering issues related to state financing arrangements, provider taxes and IGTs, and supplemental payments (including FFS and state directed payments in managed care).- Managed research and wrote several blogs on site-neutral payments in Medicare and the commercial insurance market, including legal and regulatory… Show more - Successfully lead (research and writing) and managed all aspects of the organization's first Medicaid grant consisting of 3 papers, blogs, and a roundtable discussion covering issues related to state financing arrangements, provider taxes and IGTs, and supplemental payments (including FFS and state directed payments in managed care).- Managed research and wrote several blogs on site-neutral payments in Medicare and the commercial insurance market, including legal and regulatory analysis of bills, statutes, and agency rules.- Assisted with research on overpayments in Medicare Advantage, employer-sponsored health plans and HSAs, and prescription drug pricing policy. Show less

Seattle, Washington

- Lead lobbyist and strategist on legislative and policy planning for three Taft-Hartley trusts providing innovative training, health care, and retirement benefits for over 50,000 home care workers in Washington and Montana.- Successfully passed the organization's first legislative initiative (budget proviso) and provided substantive legal and bill drafting expertise to the Union to pass a bill creating a pathway to caregiver employment for formerly incarcerated individuals.-… Show more - Lead lobbyist and strategist on legislative and policy planning for three Taft-Hartley trusts providing innovative training, health care, and retirement benefits for over 50,000 home care workers in Washington and Montana.- Successfully passed the organization's first legislative initiative (budget proviso) and provided substantive legal and bill drafting expertise to the Union to pass a bill creating a pathway to caregiver employment for formerly incarcerated individuals.- Monitored ongoing statewide regulatory activity and managed internal compliance with COVID-19 protocols, drafted technical comments on proposed rulemaking language, and wrote strategic communications and executive summaries for legislators and senior leadership. - Drafted public policy strategies and recommendations to increase recruitment, retention, and equity for long-term care workers, including a cross-functional Workforce Development Policy Platform that highlights the needs and opportunities for strategic investments in the long-term care workforce. - Built coalitions and fostered partnerships with key legislators, community-based organizations, and industry stakeholders, including senior leaders at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Department of Health (DOH), and WA State Labor Council (WSLC). Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Researched, analyzed, synthesized, and assessed the potential impact of legislation on hospitals; identified and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy strategies; led on issues related to the use of body-worn cameras in hospitals.- Wrote advocacy-oriented issue briefs, testimony, talking points, and executive summaries for external consultants, lobbyists, and senior leadership on PAC-driven priority health care issues, including non-compete agreements,… Show more - Researched, analyzed, synthesized, and assessed the potential impact of legislation on hospitals; identified and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy strategies; led on issues related to the use of body-worn cameras in hospitals.- Wrote advocacy-oriented issue briefs, testimony, talking points, and executive summaries for external consultants, lobbyists, and senior leadership on PAC-driven priority health care issues, including non-compete agreements, hospital assessments, and presumptive eligibility.- Lead on regulatory issues; implemented a regulatory issues tracking system to monitor proposed rule making throughout WA and collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop policy strategies. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

- Lobbied and testified on legislation and regulations impacting the 14-member hospitals, including opposing hospital bed fees, enforcing self-referral and anti-kickback laws, upholding contributory negligence in medical malpractice lawsuits, and reducing court-imposed interest rates on jury verdicts for damages pending appeals.- Drafted fiscal and operational impact reports, researching, evaluating, and analyzing potential costs and liability of proposed legislation and regulations;… Show more - Lobbied and testified on legislation and regulations impacting the 14-member hospitals, including opposing hospital bed fees, enforcing self-referral and anti-kickback laws, upholding contributory negligence in medical malpractice lawsuits, and reducing court-imposed interest rates on jury verdicts for damages pending appeals.- Drafted fiscal and operational impact reports, researching, evaluating, and analyzing potential costs and liability of proposed legislation and regulations; regularly prepared high-level executive summaries and communications to C-suite leadership; directly reported to the Sr. Vice President of Government, Regulatory, and Community Health Affairs.- Strategized legislative and policy priorities with interested stakeholders including the Maryland Hospital Association, Tort Reform Coalition, insurance companies, and other government and community groups. - Project Lead for the first System-wide Mental Health Community Conversation Series, managed all aspects of the event from logistics and planning to website design and marketing. Show less

Maryland

Provided free real estate services and legal representation to individuals facing foreclosure by negotiating loan modifications with banks.

Md

Founded Stay Home DMV, a 501(c)(3) public housing charity and partnered with Wells Fargo's Community & Urban Stabilization Program (CUSP) to rehabilitate abandoned properties and revitalize communities in Baltimore City; wrote the corporate bylaws, articles of incorporation, and charter of the organization; prepared and filed all IRS Form 1023 documentation to become a designated federal charity.

Silver Spring, Md

Successfully represented over 60 client cases, including DUI/DWI, assault, theft, drug-related offenses, and criminal appeals in district and circuit court; negotiated pleas, bonds, and sentences; co-counseled two trials with favorable verdicts.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed daily operations, internal management systems, and on-boarding protocols; drafted corporate policies and ensured compliance in financial-industry partnership contracts; represented home buyers and sellers, with experience in REO/short-sale negotiations.

Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response

Detailee to the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services; streamlined the job action plans for the Montgomery County Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI); coordinated emergency preparedness tabletop exercises involving local health departments, law enforcement, and community organizations.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Identified, researched, and analyzed laws and regulations impacting health systems, assessed their fiscal and operational impact, and prepared regular legislative briefings and executive summaries for internal stakeholders; created a legislative tracking database to maintain current knowledge of new laws, regulations, and government policy decisions.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Successfully lobbied for legislation that prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and testified on the dangers of smoking cigarettes in vehicles containing young children.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Represented Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County Police Departments; assisted in all aspects of trial preparation, including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, depositions, evidence review, settlement conferences, and appeals.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Reported on the current practices, obstacles, and goals of regional emergency management offices and created emergency preparedness resource guides for local health departments in FEMA region 3; developed strategies to engage community leaders to promote education and awareness of emergency protocols.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Synthesized legal and advisory material related to Medicare and Medicaid funding, telemedicine, STARK laws, and the PPACA; drafted testimony and fiscal notes analyzing the operational and economic impact of legislation.

Baltimore, Maryland

Overturned over $30,000 in denied patient insurance claims; resolved patient grievances related to balance billing, experimental procedures, appeal rights, and CPT coding practices.

Baltimore, Maryland

Researched legal authority relating to consumer protection laws, lease agreements, and purchase contracts.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Prepared temporary protection orders (TPOs) and training materials on the cycle-of-violence for educational outreach in high schools.

Bachelor Of Science In Foreign Service (Bsfs), International Culture And Politics, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Academic Council (Class President) | South Asian Society (Member) | After School Kids Program (Mentor) | Little.

Juris Doctor (Jd), Certificate In Health Law And Policy, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Student Bar Association (Executive President; Class President) | The Raven Newspaper & Blog (Editor-in-Chief) |.

International Politics

Activities and Societies: Six-month study abroad program in Madrid, Spain.

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Council (Secretary) | Junior State of America (Member) | Speech & Debate (Lincoln-Douglas.