Summary: The Regulatory Affairs Analyst assists the Chief of Regulatory Affairs in monitoring and developing strategic responses to regulatory developments of importance to surgeons, including federal payment policy, coding and coverage policy, and AI regulation; to provide staff support to the General Surgery Coding & Reimbursement Committee and to the ACS representatives to the AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC); and to provide primary staff support in advocacy with third-party payers.
This exempt position will report to the Chief of Regulatory Affairs in the Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. It is based in our DC office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $84,000 - $92,000 (commensurate with related experience).
Key Responsibilities:- Prepares written reports and other material as directed and responds to inquiries about payment policies and other regulatory matters.
- Monitors, analyzes, and assists in developing ACS responses to payment systems, third-party payer, and regulatory proposals of interest to surgery.
- Provides staff support to committees and related functions that are supported by the department.
- Develops relationships with other healthcare organizations and the federal government.
- Attends evening conference calls (1-2/month) and travels once or twice per quarter (involving some weekend time).
Required Education and/or Experience: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; master's degree in health policy preferred.
- At least 3-5 years of related experience at a medical society, trade association, government agency, consulting firm, law firm, etc. strongly preferred.
- Experience with commercial payer policy or advocacy preferred.
- Familiarity with CPT coding, the RUC process, and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule preferred.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to turn complex regulations into clear, concise summaries.
- Ability to multi-task, managing multiple deadlines and staffing several committees at once.
- Comfortable working with physician volunteers and senior leaders.
- Interest in AI policy and health technology regulation.
Comprehensive Benefits:We're committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!
- Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical-comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
- Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
- 403(b) Matching Program
- Pension Plan
- Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Domestic Partner Coverage
