Warren Cooper Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas Area

Worked collaboratively on health insurance public policy and advocate for such policy before Texas legislative and Texas Department of Insurance staff, as well as entities such as National Council on Insurance Legislators and the National Association of Insurance Regulators. Worked collaboratively on workers compensation public policy and advocate for such policy before Texas legislative and Division of Workers Compensation staff.Lead staff for TMA Physician Council on Health Service Organizations and other related committees. Issues developed within the council include policies related to the hospital medical staff as well as those involving end-of-life care while in a hospital setting, long-term care issues and elder care. Functioned as resource to member physicians and affiliated medical societies on health care delivery policy. Provide internal managed health care education to TMA staff.Tracked and analyzed state and federal legislation and regulations regarding health insurance, workers compensation insurance, end-of-life and long-term care issues. Developed and maintained relationships with member physicians, regulatory and legislative staff and other stakeholders, including insurance company representatives.Assisted in creating educational materials on issues related to the Affordable Care Act, TMA Vision and end of life care. Further assisted in the outreach efforts to inform physicians and the general public on these issues.

Oversee the design and development of new health insurance products to market in the West and Central Texas area.Develop and maintain guidelines to assure compliance with federal regulations including COBRA, HIPAA and ERISA.Develop and maintain guidelines for the State of Texas HMO, Life and Health Insurance, Utilization Review Agent and TPA regulations.Track and analyze state and federal proposed legislation and proposed state and federal administrative rules.Communicate relevant changes to staff, agents and customers.Develop and maintain schedule of State and Federal filing deadlines.Develop all required filings with the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Department of Health and other regulatory agencies.Answer inquires about state and federal laws and regulations.Coordinate and assist with site visits and audits by regulatory bodies.Served as Corporate Compliance Officer.

Performed Technical review of group major medical, life insurance, annuity and prepaid legal insurance policies for compliance with applicable rules and regulations in the Texas Insurance Code and Texas Administrative Code.Communicate daily with companies and public regarding insurance compliance matters.Draft letters requesting compliance with applicable statutes and rules of Texas Insurance Code and Texas Administrative Code.

Researched information during 74th legislative session relating to proposed legislation. Attended legislative committee meetings as needed to monitor testimony affecting proposed legislation.Interpreted and created bill analysis of proposed legislation.Correspond with constituents regarding legislation affecting their district.Worked closely with various state agencies to assist solving constituent problems.