Advisor Priority Health Public Policy

Job Summary

This individual will serve as a member of the Corewell Health government relations and public policy team under the direction of the Sr Director of Public Policy. The Public Policy Advisor will work with the Sr Director with a focus on areas of key policy and legislative importance at both the state and federal levels of government that impact health plans and assist in developing state and federal relations advocacy priorities and strategy with input from key internal and external stakeholders, when appropriate.

This individual will also be responsible for forecasting, identifying, and providing recommendations/solutions to the Sr Director for areas of key regulatory, policy and legislative importance at both the state and federal levels of government with a focus on payers; will assist in developing a public policy strategy to address vulnerabilities, opportunities, and innovative solutions with key internal and external stakeholders, when appropriate; for developing materials/white papers with the Sr Director that can be used by the government relations team so that they can effectively and successfully execute advocacy strategies to further Corewell Health’s mission, vision, and priorities; and will develop and maintain relationships with key state and national policy organizations to advance and elevate policy solutions in state and national policy debates. Previous experience in monitoring multiple states’ regulatory comment process is preferred.

The individual will also monitor the interests of the System—including but not limited to the impact of public policy on health plans in Medicare, Medicaid, and the commercial markets—at the state and federal level while also understanding the unique vulnerabilities and opportunities of the System’s regional assets. The individual also will assist the Sr Director in managing relationships with Corewell Health’s member associations and coalitions and attending workgroups as needed to ensure Corewell Health’s positions are included in coalition and association positions. This position will require close collaboration with internal teams, including Government Markets, Commercial Markets, Corporate Communication and Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Community Relations, Finance, Quality & Risk team members and others across the System to identify opportunities and vulnerabilities and to aid in the development of public policy strategies. The individual should be adept at working with colleagues remotely and in different states.

Essential Functions

• Monitor regulatory, policy, and legislative proposals and providing in depth policy analysis on these proposals to the Sr Director in support of the interests of the System and targeting policy analyses to the interests of elected and administration officials, as appropriate.
• Identify and provide recommendations/solutions for areas of key interest to the System to address vulnerabilities and/or opportunities facing the System, its health plan, and regional entities.
• Be engaged in Corewell Health’s strategic partnerships and trade associations, particularly with payer associations, to help shape their position on key issues facing Corewell Health and its assets, including its health plan, and monitor their activities.
• Help in the production of public policy white papers to be shared with influential and reputable organizations working on policy issues of relevance, and in support of Corewell Health advocacy efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal subject matter experts in collaboration with the public policy team and ensure internal voices are being heard in public policy materials such as comment letters, informational requests, and white papers.
• Be a part of creating and maintaining a positive team atmosphere with remote and local team members.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Relocation assistance

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree with a preferred concentration in health care, political science, legal studies, public policy, or business
• At least 7 years of current and relevant combined experience in a health care policy, government relations position, federal or state legislative office demonstrating progressively more responsibility and proficiency

Preferred

• 5 years of current and relevant health care public policy experience
• 2 years of relevant leadership experience
• Preference for candidates in Michigan who could work at least three days in our Grand Rapids or Southfield locations, but possibility of remote work in Michigan or the Washington, DC metro area.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

PH - Public Policy

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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