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DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS,STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT & ENGAGEMENT

HSCRC PRINCIPAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Recruitment #16-009246-0002

GRADE

9990

LOCATION OF POSITION

Health Services Cost Review Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21215

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission seeks a senior level Director to provide management, oversight, and advice regarding legislative and inter-governmental matters, facilitation and support of stakeholder alignment and engagement, and HSCRC budgetary and personnel operations. The HSCRC is responsible for developing, refining, and implementing Commission policy geared toward achieving its mandate of providing maximum efficiency and effectiveness at Maryland hospitals and achieving the goals of the Maryland All-Payer model approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position requires strong quantitative, analytical, negotiation, leadership, management, and decision-making skills. The Commission is an independent agency of Maryland government and is unique in the U.S. because it sets hospital rates for self-pay and commercial patients as well as for Medicaid and Medicare patients as a result of its waiver from Medicare's Prospective Payment System.

This position will primarily be responsible for:

  • Assisting the Executive Director in representing the Commission before the state and federal legislature bodies and agencies; briefing legislators, legislative staff, and senior state and federal administrators on All-Payer Model policy issues; providing written reports and oral testimony to legislative committees; and, in consultation with the Governor's Legislative Office and the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, initiate and follow any Commission-sponsored or related legislation;
  • Overseeing and coordinating on press inquiries with the Secretary, the Executive Director, HSCRC staff, and Commissioners;
  • Working with staff to facilitate and support stakeholder input into the progression of the All-Payer Model including working with hospitals, payers, physicians, consumers, business, post-acute care providers, long-term care facilities, home health, hospice providers, etc.;
  • Helping to manage and strategize on the scope of work group activities that relate to provider alignment and a total cost of care framework including working with DHMH (and Medicaid), the Governor's Office, MHCC, Community Health Resources Commission, MIA, and Office of the Attorney General; 
  • Assisting the Executive Director regarding the administrative and operational functions of the Commission, and functioning as the chief operating officer for the Commission related to budgetary and personnel matters; 
  • Advising on health care transformation related activities for the Commission including analyzing, evaluating, monitoring, and implementing legislative reports, and provider alignment and engagement strategies; 
  • Working with the Executive Director to negotiate innovative population-based payment strategies with stakeholders; 
  • Responding to legislative audit and other investigatory inquiries related to Commission policies; 
  • Leading and organizing the policy development processes, and making recommendations to the Commission; and, 
  • Developing and implementing new regulations and health care transformation policies.

The position provides an extraordinary opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in promoting health care transformation, equity and efficiency, cost containment, improved access, and improved quality of care at hospitals in Maryland to impact policy on improving care to Maryland patients across the spectrum of care. Under the All-Payer system, Maryland is capable of implementing many aspects of the Affordable Care Act, such as value-based purchasing, and meeting the three-part aim on an all-payer basis. The Commission has a robust hospital data set and has access to Medicare data in order to meet the goals of the All-payer Model, which allows for refined risk-adjustment; longitudinal cost monitoring; relative metrics of efficiency, effectiveness and quality; and financial and billing accountability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Health Care Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Health Services Administration or Research, Finance, or a closely related field with five years of experience involving legislative, analytical and quantitative work in health policy development and analysis, health economics, or health care financing.  Experience in the successful direction of a health-related professional staff is desirable.

A Ph.D. can substitute for 2 years of experience. 

Ten years of experience in the above fields and managed care finance may substitute for the education requirements.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE: Strong leadership, negotiating, legislative, analytical and quantitative capabilities to actively oversee and direct the functions of the Commission, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and interact with Commissioners, industry representatives, policy makers, and the public. Strong writing and public speaking capabilities are essential.  A working knowledge of per capita costs and payment models is desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.




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