Assistant Director Federal Affairs

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Assistant Director, Federal Affairs

The candidate will develop and communicate documents influencing healthcare policies adopted be federal agencies. Identify and analyze emerging issues in proposed federal health care policy, including priority in terms of the AMA Advocacy objectives and their alignment with the administration’s interests. Develop key issue objectives and communication plans to address those topics, collaborating across Advocacy and the AMA to develop messaging to policymakers, stakeholders, and others. Develop thoughtful and thorough comment letters influencing policies adopted by the executive branch of the federal government, based on analysis of current and proposed health care regulations, physician & patient needs, and the health care environment. Engage policymakers to clarify or refine AMA comments, ensuring comments are incorporated to policies. Assist with development of targeted web and social media education and advocacy opportunities. Manage relationships with policymakers and stakeholders. Initiate and maintain liaison with appropriate administration officials and health professional organizations in Washington to promote regulatory agenda. Advocate AMA positions to stakeholders and federal officials, and relay information to the AMA colleagues. Liaise with external organizations including identifying potential stakeholders and arranging conference participants and speakers. Brief stakeholders, AMA leadership, and Advocacy colleagues on priorities for federal advocacy. Monitor federal regulatory activities and ongoing activities of various federal programs. Prepare briefings for leaders representing the AMA in official meetings. Lead coalition meetings and make public presentations on behalf of the AMA, as appropriate. As a subject matter expert advice on regulatory proposals; educate AMA colleagues and others about Medicare policies and other issues of interest to patients and physicians. Provide, guide, and uses professional concepts in developing resolutions to critical issues. May include other responsibilities as assigned.

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American Medical Association
1101 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20005
Website : http://www.ama-assn.org/