Conducts in-depth analysis of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to third party payors, HIPAA, managed care, and broader healthcare delivery systems
Translates complex regulatory requirements into clear, concise, and actionable internal policies and procedures
Drafts and revises compliance-related policies and procedures and maintains policy version control
Tracks and analyzes legislative and regulatory changes relevant to the organization's operations and strategic objectives
Assists in comprehensive compliance risk assessments and development of mitigation strategies
Contributes to preparation of internal and external compliance reports for executive leadership and the Board of Managers
Serves as a policy advisor to internal departments on complex compliance-related issues and regulatory interpretations
Participates in cross-functional teams to support implementation of compliance initiatives
Develops summaries, briefs, and presentations on complex policy and regulatory topics for staff, leadership, and community stakeholders
Assists in development of compliance training materials related to policy updates and regulatory trends
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Political Science, or a related field
Minimum Experience: 4 years Experience in policy research, compliance, or a healthcare regulatory role
Deep understanding of healthcare regulations and public health policy, including HIPAA, Medicaid, CMS regulations, OIG guidance, and Texas state health laws
Working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process at both state and federal levels
Ability to assess and support the rapid development of health care services
Ability to effectively understand basic legal considerations related to service delivery and the practice of medicine
Ability to apply critical thinking to generate and assess potential solutions and to anticipate client needs in advance
Ability to manage competing objectives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment to achieve results
Knowledge of data, measurement concepts, measurement tools and systems used to monitor and report clinical quality metrics, healthcare safety and other healthcare outcomes
Ensure compliance with data confidentiality and security laws, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures
Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to interface effectively internally and externally with a wide range of people including colleagues, physicians, health care executives, community organizations and assigned staff
Strong writing and editing skills for technical, legal, and policy documents
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively through both writing and speaking
Demonstrated ability to perform complex operations in Microsoft Office Suite
Supports and models the vision, mission and values of Central Health
Responds in timely manner to the needs and concerns of colleagues, providers, staff and other stakeholders
Adheres to all local, state and federal laws and regulations and Central Health policies