Fallon HealthMedicare Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Associate
Jun. 2020 - Nov. 2023• Directed compliance operations for Medicare Advantage First Tier, Downstream, and Related Entities (FDRs), ensuring adherence to CMS guidelines through development of monthly communications, oversight of exclusion monitoring, and proactive resolution of compliance-related inquiries. Collaborated with Purchasing and legal teams to ensure contract language and execution remained compliant with Medicare Advantage program requirements.
• Chaired the Government Programs Vendor Oversight Committee, overseeing vendor relationships across D-SNP, SCO, ACO, and Medicare Advantage programs. Conducted comprehensive performance and compliance reviews in alignment with regulatory obligations and internal standards.
• Served as regulatory lead for CMS audit readiness across multiple product lines, including PACE and D-SNP. Coordinated documentation collection (e.g., audit universes), developed project timelines, aligned cross-functional teams across multiple states, and ensured on-time, accurate submissions. Acted as key liaison with CMS and internal stakeholders during audit cycles.
• Acted as enterprise-wide subject matter expert for Medicare and PACE regulations, delivering detailed analysis and implementation guidance for new and revised rules issued through CMS HPMS memos, Federal Register publications, and State Medicaid updates. Led cross-departmental regulatory response initiatives, including gap analysis, project planning, and workgroup facilitation to operationalize complex federal mandates.
• Designed and executed FDR compliance oversight initiatives, including development of annual compliance questionnaires, audit tools, and monitoring reports. Conducted root cause analysis and partnered with business owners to craft targeted corrective action plans and measure remediation effectiveness.
• Initiated and led regulatory change management projects in response to CMS Final Rules and other federal and state mandates. Created comprehensive project plans, monitored key milestones, managed risk, and provided progress updates to executive leadership to ensure timely and compliant implementation.
• Provided regulatory support to clinical operations and network development teams by researching statutory and regulatory requirements, interpreting policy impacts, and advising on compliance integration strategies prior to operational rollout.
• Routinely monitored, analyzed, and disseminated proposed and final federal regulations, including Medicare Advantage and PACE policy changes, to ensure department-level awareness and enterprise readiness. Maintained internal tracking systems and tools to monitor implementation status and compliance outcomes.