Overview

The major function of this position is to analyze and take action on regulatory/policy issues impacting operations and reimbursement for nonprofit home health and hospice. While a primary focus of VNAA's policy agenda is on fee-for-service Medicare reimbursement and quality improvement, also of interest are other issues impacting home health/hospice such as Medicare Advantage, workforce, rural health, managed care, national Medicaid policy, immunization, maternal and child health home visiting, and the home health needs of disabled and other special populations.

Responsibilities:

1. Assume primary responsibility for researching, reporting, and taking appropriate action on regulatory/policy issues that impact VNAA members as nonprofit home health and hospice agencies.
2. Be responsible for preparing comments on regulations issued by CMS on home health and hospice as well as other Federal regulations impacting VNAA members. Input for comments is provided by VNAA members, VNAA's Senior Director of Education and Quality, and Vice President of Public Policy.
3. Produce value added products including reports, analysis, graphic illustrations and surveys for VNAA members, including weekly updates on regulatory/policy issues for the VNAA's electronic newsletter and
materials that can be distributed through the VNAA listserv.
4. Assure that the regulatory section of VNAA's Website is regularly updated with resources and links for VNAA members.
5. Acquire and analyze data/information from secondary sources (such as CMS, MedPAC, OIG, GAO, Kaiser Family Foundation, NGA, AARP) for use in egislative and regulatory advocacy and membership service activities.
6. Prepare documents, graphs and charts that can be used with decision makers to advocate for VNAA's legislative and regulatory/policy agenda.
7. Research issues and prepare documents to respond to individual member requests as assigned by the President and CEO or Vice President of Public Policy.
8. Represent VNAA at meetings on regulatory/policy issues with external groups as assigned and prepare written summaries of those events.
9. As funds are available and with direction and oversight from the Vice President of Public Policy, develop request for proposals for necessary data and analysis support from outside vendors and oversee contracts to
successful conclusion.
10. Provide program content and help to staff portions of the VNAA Annual Meeting, the Public Policy Leadership Forum and other regulatory/policy meetings in accordance with budgeted activities.
11. Continuously monitor key information sources including CMS and MedPAC and identify important issues to be addressed as a part of the legislative and regulatory agenda.
12. Work with staff throughout the organization to support strategies and tactics related to membership growth and retention.

Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. A minimum of 2-3 years experience analyzing health care policy and data.

How to Apply
Individuals interested in this position should an email to ksheehan@vnaa.org with the subject line Regulatory and Policy Analyst. The email should include a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations. Emails will be accepted until January 31, 2010.
No phone calls, please.