Research Innovation Policy Associate

Function and Scope: The Health IT and Digital Health Associate is responsible for leading the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) federal regulatory activities related to health information technology and digital health policy. The Associate will work collaboratively in a team-based environment both within the Advocacy Department and across ACC Divisions, providing strategic expert advice on regulation and legislation to implement key ACC priorities.

This position is based in Washington, DC where we have a hybrid work environment (roughly 40% of the time in the office).

Major Duties and 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

Required Qualifications:

* 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%.

Desired Qualifications:

* 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).