Seeking a position in which I maintain and enhance the company's culture of compliance thru collaboration with both internal and external business partners.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Government Contracts
Molina Healthcare
08.2019 - Current
Manage relationships with key regulators to identify priorities and position of Molina Healthcare as preferred partners
Maintain and manage day-to-day state contracts with state Medicaid and Marketplace contract managers, including interactions with senior Medicaid and Marketplace regulators
Oversee timely implementation of all new legislation, regulations, contract amendments
Disseminate new requirements to all impacted business units
Identify a health plan business leader to produce a detailed implementation plan that incorporates regulatory impacts
Primary resource/SME for inquiries from business units regarding all state-based program requirement (contract, statutes, regulations) for Medicaid, Marketplace and MMP
Coordinate and submit comments on proposed regulations and contract amendments
Attend various meetings with state agencies, work groups and trade associations
Oversight and direction of SB 1264 Arbitration and Mediation.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
Senior Regulatory & Contracts Analyst
Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company
05.2011 - 08.2019
Develop KPIC group accident and health insurance contracts and secure necessary regulatory approvals
Drafting of new contract language and amendments to existing documents
Legal research and interpret regulations relevant to insurance and financial products
Provide consulting to KFHP-MAS, KPIC management, as well as the KP organization as a whole on laws and regulations pertaining to fully insured and self funded business
Correspondence with state departments of insurance to resolve objections and comments to product language in form filings
Review and approve advertising, marketing and sales materials for compliance with laws/regulations and KPIC benefits
Provide on-going contract and compliance support to National and Regional Sales and Account management
State reporting and license renewals
Responsible for the coordination of the Department of Insurance Market Conduct Exams, Agency Exams and compliance audits.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the Contracts Analyst role, streamlining processes for greater efficiency.
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Group Dental Service, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2011
Designed, developed and implemented products/projects utilizing project teams
Ensured compliance with applicable state DOI, and federal regulations pertaining to group, individual, discount and Medicare products
Delegated and assigned product filing tasks and compliance research tasks and appeal response to the team of Compliance and Appeal Analysts (4 direct reports)
Corresponded with state departments of insurance to resolve issues and defend product language
Managed legislative tracking function within the compliance department
Reviewed and approved advertising, marketing and sales materials for compliance with laws/regulations
Directed all departments with the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of the state and federal regulations
Responded to compliance questions from other departments quickly and accurately
Compiled all materials required for state reports, license renewals and annual registrations
Responsible for the coordination of the Department of Insurance Market Conduct Exams, Agency Exams and compliance audits
Oversight of the Complaints & Grievances, Appeals and Correspondence staff
Administered and implemented the company's HIPAA, Fraud and Abuse Program.
Senior Compliance Analyst
ULLICO, Inc
01.2001 - 01.2006
Reviewed legislation as it affected group, individual and direct marketing products
Developed appropriate forms and/or language to comply with regulatory requirements, state and federal laws
Filed subject forms with state insurance departments, responded to objections; tracked follow ups and resubmission of forms to obtain approval on a timely basis
Utilization review license filing
Coordinated dissemination of information to sales, marketing, underwriting, claims, managed care and other operational areas
Informed senior management and department heads on legislative activity
Reviewed policy forms, advertising material and contracts; performed legal research and worked on special projects.
Education
Juris Doctorate - Law
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
05.2000
Master of Arts - Marketing
Webster University
St. Louis, Missouri
08.1993
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Webster University
St. Louis, Missouri
08.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
05.1981
Skills
Strategic Planning
Verbal and written communication
Operations Management
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Professional
FLMI, PCS, AIRC, HIA, Licensed - District of Columbia, Westlaw, Lexis, NILS, SERFF, Microsoft Office, Arbitrator, Mediator