Senior Associate Director, Health Insurance & Coverage Policy

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Director, Health Insurance & Coverage Policy for our Washington, D.C. office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote).

Starting base salary = $155,000- $194,000- $233,000 (commensurate with related experience). The AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

The Senior Associate Director, Health Insurance & Coverage Policy is responsible for developing and advocating for policy positions to improve how health care coverage works for patients and the hospitals and health systems who care for them. This portfolio includes overseeing the AHA's policy development related to corporate commercial health plan oversight and accountability, with a particular focus on the Medicare Advantage program. The primary responsibilities of this position are to develop, advocate and articulate policy positions that enable the AHA to have a positive impact on the policy environment facing its members; to provide analytic support for AHA senior executives and key staff members; to have the support and understanding of the members; to communicate with members of the public and policymakers, and to assist members in interpreting and complying with changes in related federal policy. Under the supervision of the VP for Coverage Policy, the Senior Associate Director balances an array of high visibility responsibilities under continuous time and performance pressures and represents the AHA and AHA's policy positions before members, federal officials, the media, and the public.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate expertise in the federal laws, regulations, and other policies governing commercial health insurance markets, with a particular focus on health insurance oversight and the Medicare Advantage program.
• Develop policy proposals using both quantitative and qualitative research to improve oversight of health plans and to make coverage work better for enrollees. Develop strategies to enact such proposals, including by drafting proposed changes in law and regulation, comment letters, and other communications with key policymakers. Coordinate and collaborate with AHA members, the AHA Policy Research team, the AHA Federal Relations team, and external consultants. In addition, collaborate with other members of the AHA coverage team to ensure alignment of proposals across different forms of coverage, including the Health Insurance Marketplaces and Medicaid.
• Monitor and keep AHA leadership and membership apprised of changing market dynamics, such as commercial insurer policy changes, growth in the Medicare Advantage program and changes in legislation and oversight that affect commercial insurer accountability and oversight.
• In collaboration with other members of the public policy and coverage team, ensure deep understanding of policy changes that affect Medicare Advantage coverage, including the enforcement and implementation of rules designed to hold commercial health plan accountable, and develop member-facing publications including issue briefs, fact sheets, and Frequently Asked Questions.
• Collaborate with the AHA communications team to develop public-facing messaging, including talking points, infographics, and fact sheets.
• Collaborate with the AHA Federal Relations team to execute any Hill-focused advocacy strategies to advance preferred policy solutions.
• In coordination with the AHA field engagement team, participate in AHA member engagement strategies, including meeting one-on-one and in small groups with members. This can take the form of individual member case work, and through presentation before or facilitation of various-sized member audiences at in-person meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with state and national health care association executives, the hospital community, and government officials as it relates to commercial health insurance, with a particular focus on collaborating with allied state and regional hospital associations where health plan oversight is shared between the federal and state governments.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days, wellness programs and more!

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Vice President., Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We value the commitment and creativity that our diverse team members contribute to the AHA's mission to advance equitable care and health improvement for all. Individuals from all backgrounds, such as veterans, people with disabilities, differing gender identities and sexual orientations, national origin, spiritual beliefs, and race are encouraged to apply.

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