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American College of Cardiology · 1 month ago

Research Innovation Policy Associate

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

The American College of Cardiology is dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. They are seeking a Health IT and Digital Health Associate to lead federal regulatory activities related to health information technology and digital health policy, collaborating with various departments to implement key priorities.

EducationHealth CareMedical

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement ACC’s federal policy and strategy on HIT and EHRs in collaboration with other Advocacy and ACC staff

Develop and lead implementation of ACC federal policy and strategy on digital, cyber, AI, telehealth, and privacy activities, including but not limited to medical product development and research, in collaboration with the Team Lead, Regulatory Affairs and other Advocacy staff

Work in partnership with other components of ACC, including Science & Quality and Innovation Divisions, particularly with respect to portfolio to further the College’s goals

Lead the development of digital health policy in collaboration with other team members with relevant expertise and support implementation

Coordinate FDA engagement on digital health topics with Coverage and Research Policy Associate, including appropriate engagement with FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee and similar entities

Provide technical and advisory support to Congressional Affairs team on federal legislative matters pertaining to portfolio as needed

Coordinate ACC positions on HIT/EHR elements of Medicare quality programs in concert with quality measure and alternative payment model subject matter experts

Represent ACC at government agencies and other external stakeholders involved in portfolio issues. Formulate strategy and advocate for ACC goals and objectives with relevant internal and external stakeholders as appropriate

Provide policy recommendations and technical expertise to ACC staff and member leadership

Coordinate issues within portfolio with other regulatory and legislative activities

Work in conjunction with federal regulatory and congressional affairs professionals on member education and engagement relating to portfolio

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare information technologyDigital health policyHealth policy experienceInteroperability information exchangeAI policyEHR experienceStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationSelf-starterAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field (public policy, health policy, etc.)

Demonstrated expertise in healthcare information technology, digital medicine, interoperability information exchange, and AI policy

Five + years of professional experience in health policy

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience in preparing comments and letters to federal agencies

Self-starter

Ability to perform work independently

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Flexible and adaptable

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team based environment

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to represent ACC with CV specialty organizations, government agencies and other stakeholder groups

Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred

Experience with medical or trade associations

Experience with engaging with HHS, CMS, FDA and/or NIH

Experience utilizing an EHR to work with physicians and informaticists

Familiarity with Medicare payment programs (Physician Fee Schedule, Hospital Prospective Payment Systems)

Benefits

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options)

Generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays)

Tuition assistance

A very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service