What are the responsibilities and job description for the MHA Policy Analyst position at MHA?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : ABOUT MHA
The Minnesota Hospital Association's (MHA) mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities through leadership, advocacy and collaboration on behalf of Minnesota hospitals and health systems. Since 1917, MHA has worked to equip Minnesota's hospitals and health systems with leading-edge resources, best practices and guidance to provide high-quality care and contributions that extend into the communities they serve. MHA provides services to hospital and health system members in federal and state advocacy, continuous quality improvement and patient safety, communications, data and information services, education and professional development, finance, legal services, and priority issue support.
SUMMARY
The Policy Analyst is a central role in MHA’s policy and advocacy efforts, serving as a hub for innovative research, analysis, and policy development that benefits Minnesota’s hospitals and health systems. A successful policy analyst will be a creative researcher and writer who enjoys working within an entrepreneurial fast-paced environment that is mission-driven. They will have the ability to exercise sound judgment, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Working across several MHA divisions, the Policy Analyst will thrive while working independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must work under pressure at times to handle a large variety of state, federal and fiscal policy priorities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, analyze and summarize current and proposed federal and state health care policy, law and regulations concerning issues such as health care reform and payment policy, health insurance regulations and requirements, mental and behavioral health, and health care workforce issues.
- Research, analyze and summarize state and federal policy and regulatory questions from MHA members and staff.
- Assist in developing alternatives and responses to regulatory and legislative proposals.
- Assist in drafting comment letters on the potential impact to Minnesota’s hospitals and health systems from proposed state and federal regulations, including Medicare payment policy. Keep abreast of comment period deadlines of importance to members. Assist in soliciting member input on proposed regulations.
- Provide written summaries for members of relevant health care issues in the form of memos, fact sheets, letters, reports and presentations. Present summaries of proposed laws, policies, and regulations at MHA member meetings.
- Maintain and update a legislation tracking system for state and federal health care bills.
- Assist in maintaining internal and external activity tracking on state and federal policy focus areas.
- Assist in drafting state and federal policy newsletters.
- Draft and support other staff in their drafting of written material and content in support of MHA’s policy goals.
- Attend and monitor policy discussions at state and federal government meetings as assigned.
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements :
QUALIFICATIONS : KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in political science, public or finance policy or a healthcare related field, graduate level studies preferred but not required.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Ability to write reports, speeches, briefs, articles and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before boards, members, or other stakeholder groups. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislative bills, governmental rules and regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from members, government officials and the general public. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from the government, members, regulatory agencies, or the community.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite, in-depth knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Expert knowledge of Zoom platform and an ability to learn MHA systems.
