Texas Health Resources · 15 hours ago
THR SVP Government Affairs
Texas Health Resources is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Senior Vice President Government Affairs to lead the development and execution of public policy and advocacy strategies. This role involves building relationships with policymakers and regulatory agencies to advance the organization's mission and requires strategic leadership in government affairs.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies aligned with the organization’s priorities
Advise executive leadership on legislative and regulatory developments impacting healthcare delivery, reimbursement, and operations
Represent the organization in key policy forums, coalitions, and related industry and community associations
Advocate for the organization’s interests with policymakers and regulatory agencies
Develop and implement the organization’s biannual public policy priorities and legislative and regulatory strategies
Develop and implement advocacy initiatives to advance the organization's interests and public policy agenda
Educate and inform internal and external stakeholders using various means and tools to advocate for the organization’s public policy agenda
Monitor, analyze, and respond to legislative and regulatory proposals
Develop policy briefs, position statements, and testimony
Identify public funding opportunities, including grants and appropriations
Develop, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with elected and government officials, legislative staff, regulatory agencies and key community stakeholders
Coordinate executive engagement with government stakeholders
Serve as the liaison to external government affairs staff, consultants and lobbyists
Collaborate with internal departments to align public funding opportunities and strategies with organizational priorities
Partner with operations, legal, compliance, finance, and clinical teams to assess policy impacts
Lead internal government relations committees and/or work groups
Provide regular updates and briefings to senior leadership, committees and the board
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration or related field required
15 years' experience in government relations, public policy, or legislative affairs, preferably in healthcare, required
Deep understanding of healthcare policy and regulatory environments
Strong communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills
Ability to build, strengthen and sustain bipartisan relationships and navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience working with hospital healthcare-related associations or large health systems
Experience with federal and state healthcare legislation and policy, hospital funding mechanisms and public health initiatives
Proven track record of successful advocacy
Company
Texas Health Resources
Texas Health Resources is a provider of health and wellness resources.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.26MKey Investors
Texas Women’s FoundationUnitedHealthcare
2024-10-21Grant
2022-08-10Grant· $0.26M
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