Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy role will build and lead Chapters Health’s Government Affairs & Public Policy function, shaping the development and execution of federal and multistate government affairs strategies to advance Chapters Health’s strategic priorities and mission. Reporting to the COO, this executive will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and partner cross-functionally to proactively identify and address government policy risks and opportunities.

The Vice President will play a critical role in elevating Chapters Health’s reputation among policymakers and ensuring the health system has a strong and influential voice in public policy decisions related to healthcare innovation, patient access, Medicare and Medicaid policy, reimbursement, regulatory frameworks, and other emerging healthcare reforms impacting the system. This leader will also provide strategic oversight of Chapters Health’s external lobbying relationships and political action committee (PAC), ensuring advocacy resources and activities are effectively managed, compliant, and aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.

This leader must exemplify Chapters Health’s core values, including a strong commitment to patients, impeccable integrity, and outstanding teamwork and collaboration.

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or a related field within the healthcare sector.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, JD, PhD, or related field) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing federal and multistate government affairs strategies within a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Strong influence and negotiation skills with demonstrated success influencing federal and state healthcare policy, legislation, and regulatory matters.
• Deep expertise in U.S. healthcare policy, including Medicare, Medicaid, reimbursement, healthcare regulation, and relevant federal agency requirements.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and managing external lobbyists, government affairs consultants, and other advocacy partners across federal and/or state markets.
• Experience with PAC strategy, governance, compliance, contribution strategy, and fund management strongly preferred.
• Strong political judgment and demonstrated ability to build effective bipartisan relationships with policymakers, regulators, government officials, and other external stakeholders.
• Exceptional executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, complex, and rapidly changing environments.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and collaborate cross-functionally within a complex, matrixed organization where influencing without direct authority is essential.

• Develop and lead a comprehensive federal and multistate government affairs strategy aligned with Chapters Health’s strategic and business objectives.
• Provide strategic direction and coordination of state government affairs activities, ensuring state-level priorities are aligned with federal strategy and broader system objectives.
• Proactively lead, shape, and influence federal and state legislation and policy related to reimbursement, Medicare and Medicaid, regulatory frameworks, tax and innovation…