Policy Makers
Thank you for visiting the Policymaker area of Blue AdvocacySM. As always, Blue Cross Blue Shield is currently working with Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure the best healthcare for America.
Federal & State Issue and Staff Assignments
Office of Policy and Representation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
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OPR Contact |
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Medicare |
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Medigap |
Doug Armstrong (policy) |
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Medicare Contractors |
Justine Handleman (policy / lobbying) |
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Medicare Advantage/Part D |
Kris Haltmeyer (policy) |
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Medicare Expansion (cross-over with uninsured) |
Kris Haltmeyer (policy) |
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Uninsured |
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Association Health Plans |
Kris Haltmeyer (policy) |
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Market Reform (Enzi, Durbin-Lincoln, etc) |
Kris Haltmeyer (policy) |
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HSAs |
Joe Musker (policy) |
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Medicaid SCHIP |
Kris Haltmeyer (policy) |
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Individual Market |
Joe Musker (policy) |
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Medicare Expansion (cross-over with Medicare) |
(See above) |
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ERISA (regulatory) |
Jane Galvin (regulatory / lobbying) |
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Tax issues (see below) |
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HIT |
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HIPAA Admin Simp |
Joel Slackman |
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Genetics |
Joe Musker (policy) |
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HIT/privacy |
Jane Galvin (regulatory) |
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Health Care Quality (cross-over with Transparency) |
(see below) |
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Transparency |
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Transparency |
Elizabeth Barnett (lobbying) |
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Health Care Quality (cross-over with HIT) |
Joel Slackman (policy) |
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Tax Issues |
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Employer Tax Reform (new Bush proposal, tax credits, etc.) |
Christina Nyquist (policy) |
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Other Tax Issues |
Kris Haltmeyer (policy) |
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Other Issues |
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Pharmaceuticals (PDUFA, generic biologics, etc.) |
Nan North (policy) |
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Managed Care (Med Mal, PBOR) |
John Cerisano (lobbying) |
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Mental Health Parity (expansion) |
Phil Hays (lobbying) |
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Banking (Blue Healthcare Bank) |
John Troy (lobbying) |
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Antitrust |
Christina Nyquist (policy) |
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State Regulatory Issues (NAIC) |
Joan Gardner (state services) |
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Federal Regulatory Issues |
Jane Galvin (regulatory) |
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