Established office in Washington, D.C. Monitored legislative and regulatory developments at federal and state levels. Served as primary company contact for members of Congress and federal agencies. Advocated on Capitol Hill and interfaced with federal offices on behalf of business interests, including Department of Commerce, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, and Food and Drug Administration. Translated developments for leadership and business partners that highlighted both risks and opportunities in frequent presentations and quarterly earnings call briefings. Served as primary contact for Washington advocacy groups and trade associations. Counseled business on difficult third-party reimbursement issues with state Medicaid offices. Functioned as Chairman of Hillrom Public Policy Steering Committee. Contributed as Chairman of Hillrom Holdings Political Action Committee. Supervised external consultants, including law firms and lobbyists.

Served as primary governmental contact for city, state, and federal concerns. Monitored and engaged on variety of issues that impacted businesses and care settings, including acute and post-acute care. Engaged in significant healthcare reform advocacy. Communicated with board of directors, leadership, managers, and sales staff regarding legislative and regulatory developments affecting business.

Established government affairs program. Developed and implemented strategic process for identifying and prioritizing regulatory and legislative threats and opportunities. Implemented work plans through direct advocacy with key state and federal legislators, staff, and executive branch agencies. Integrated function into overall strategic and business planning process, including provision of regular updates to constituencies such as Hillenbrand Industries Board of Directors, Hillenbrand executive management team, and various sales staffs. Partnered with divisions to maintain and secure Medicare and Medicaid coverage and payment for key products.

Functioned as primary compliance officer and regulatory contact for home care and long-term care businesses. Worked closely with management teams on strategy development and business planning. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Carried variety of responsibilities primarily focused within healthcare and transportation arenas. Functioned as primary intermediary between governor and the following agencies: Indiana Department of Health, Family and Social Services Administration - including Medicaid Program, Indiana Health Professions Bureau.