Quinten Lyons

Supported members through advocacy, timely updates on federal developments, and through regulatory & compliance challenges.

• Addressed ad hoc member concerns regarding the implications of policy on the hospice industry
• Provided timely updates on relevant policy developments
• Lobbied members of Congress on behalf of NPHI members
• Provided insightful consulting to member organization's various service lines, including hospice & palliative care, home health, PACE, primary care, pediatrics and more
• Developed strong relationships with instrumental leaders at federal regulatory agencies
• Collaborated with colleagues on the modernization of the Hospice Medicare Benefit
• Gained a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environment of the hospice industry
• Gave informative presentations to audiences of hundreds on the implications of relevant legislation, executive actions and regulatory activity
• Worked with member hospices to navigate the Medicare auditing process and gleaned insight into the intricacies of the appeals process at the Administrative Law Judge level

Provided clients with timely and accurate deliverables, including the refinement of pitch materials, general advocacy and implications of federal activity.

• Conducted comprehensive analyses of state Medicaid environments
• Refined pitch materials and value propositions for clients seeking to engage with Medicare Advantage plans
• Authored daily updates on policy implications of legislation and rules on client goals
• Worked to refine of value propositions and mission statements for various clients
• Facilitated daily firm communications via mass communication platforms
• Gave presentations to clients on impacts of federal actions on their organizations
• Drafted comment letters to federal agencies on behalf of clients
• Educated member organizations and clients on lobbying best practices, as well as accompanying various clients on Hill visits

• Engaged in direct lobbying with members of Congress and their staff members
• Attended several Congressional hearings relevant to client initiatives
• Conducted in-depth research on a myriad of topics including healthcare, Congress members, legislation, administrative and regulatory activities at both the state and federal level
• Authored several letters to members of Congress, regulatory and administrative entities, and relative stakeholders
• Developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of the healthcare system including Medicaid, Medicare, hospice and palliative care, provider reimbursement, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on health care
• Utilized Microsoft Office in day-to-day activities and client deliverables

• Conducted policy research relative to the air medical services industry
• Assisted the VP of Government Affairs in lobbying activities, day-to-day work, and research
• Drafted policy briefs summarizing the impact of the Build Back Better Act, Inflation Reduction Act and the Affordable Care Act on the air medical service industry
• Worked with Senators and Representatives in constructing favorable policies for the Association
• Fielded relevant media requests pertaining to the air medical field