Strategic Regulatory Analyst

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Regulatory Analyst supports Emory Healthcare's system-wide regulatory strategy, Certificate of Need (CON) activities, Department of Community Health (DCH) annual surveys, and CON-related litigation preparedness. This role works cross-functionally with Strategy, Legal, Government Affairs, Finance, hospital and service line leadership, and executive leaders to ensure the accurate and timely completion of surveys and regulatory filings. Reporting to the Corporate Director of Strategic Planning and Annual Performance, the Analyst is responsible for completing all mandatory DCH annual surveys for the System. The Analyst will meticulously manage the preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities also include preparing and submitting CON applications and Letters of Determination (DETs); collaborating with external consultants as necessary to develop applications; and submitting CON and DET-EQT progress reports. The Analyst maintains positive working relationships with regulatory agencies and provides support to internal stakeholders. Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to regulatory responsibilities, with the remaining 25% supporting Corporate Strategy's market and annual assessment activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, or related field
Minimum of 2 year of experience in healthcare regulatory, compliance, auditing, consulting, or market assessment functions

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong project management skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Supports the annual completion of Emory Healthcare's (EHC) Health Planning Surveys required by the Georgia Department of Community Health
Coordinates with Finance, Human Resources, Medical Staff, and hospital operational leaders to compile, validate, and aggregate survey responses
Conducts data analysis for non-financial portions of surveys
Prepares and maintains EHC survey check files to track and monitor year-over-year changes
Coordinates internal communications related to survey activities, including survey kick-offs, new or revised questions, and executive reviews
Supports the annual completion of the American Hospital Association Annual Surveys
Prepares and manages Certificate of Need (CON) and Determination (DET) applications in accordance with Georgia DCH requirements
Monitors and tracks active CON applications, batching cycles, and regulatory deadlines
Conducts analysis to support regulatory filings
Monitors proposed and final rules, regulations, and legislative changes affecting CON-regulated services
Completes required post-approval progress report submissions
Maintains regulatory filing archives and internal tracking systems for all active and historical filings
Works closely with cross-functional teams to support survey completion and regulatory application development
Supports bi-weekly project review meetings with the Office of General Counsel, Strategic Planning, and Planning Design & Construction for project review
Additional Duties as Assigned