Stephanie Bernardes Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Health Management Academy is a research, partnership, and peer-learning network of the country’s 150 largest health systems. As Senior Director, Health Policy and Strategy I lead The Academy Advisors, a cooperative of health systems advancing policy issues unique to the integrated delivery network business model. In my role, I-Develop and execute a strategic priority agenda to deliver key policy ‘wins’ for members;-Serve as a registered lobbyist on behalf of The Academy Advisors and manage consultants and contract lobbyists; -Advise health system C-suite executives on federal policy initiatives and strategy;-Regularly address health system CXO and healthcare industry audiences on issues impacting the market; and-Publish weekly policy newsletters, semi-monthly policy briefs, and other policy content to educate and engage various audiences.

Alexandria, Virginia

As a registered lobbyist for the country’s largest trade association for orthopedic surgeons, I:-Managed education and lobbying efforts for AAOS before Congress and key administrative officials;-Developed and executed AAOS policy and advocacy goals;-Leveraged the $4 million Orthopaedic PAC in legislative and political strategy;-Represented AAOS in coalition groups including the NIAMS Coalition, MACRA Alliance and the Health Coalition on Liability Access (HCLA), and;-Planned and executed annual member fly-ins to Capitol Hill.

Washington, D.C.

Cherry Hill, Nj

Greater Philadelphia Area

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology

Master'S Degree, Public Health - Health Policy