Andrew Morris

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Summary

Experienced Policy Analyst and Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Strong professional skilled in Negotiation, Nonprofit Organizations, Analytical Skills, Regulation Writing and Analysis, Legislative Language Writing and Analysis, Medicare, Medicaid, Integrated Community Living, Disability and Aging Public Policy Issues, Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, and Government.

Education

Portland State University

MPH, Public Health (Management and Policy)

2002 - 2005

Corban University

BS, Psychology

1993 - 1997

Experience

Senior Policy Analyst, Contractor/Consultant

Administration for Community Living (ACL May 2022 – Present

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Drafted A-19 Legislative Proposals and background materials for fixes to existing legislation

Reviewed Project Officers work for statutory and regulatory citations for grantee audits and reviews

Drafted, reviewed, and edited guidance for the Administration on Disabilities

Advised the Deputy Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities on policy issues

Worked with staff on the ID/DD Counts! data project (which I had started as an Administration for Community Living, United States Department of Health and Human Services full-time employee in 2015)

Worked with staff to plan the ID/DD Counts! 2022 Data Summit for November 2022

Worked on the post Data Summit strategic plan Roadmap to guide work until 2030

Worked as a liaison to other Health and Human Services agencies on behalf of ACL

Project Coordinator, Consultant

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Jan 2022 – Present

Lead National Community of Practice grant “Bridging Aging & Disability Networks”

Lead monthly meetings with grant Leadership Team

Met monthly with State grantees to determine grant progress and help determine technical assistance needs

Wrote Funding Opportunity Announcement for States to apply for Community of Practice

Presented at national conferences on the Community of Practice

Lead national in-person meeting of grantees

Wrote progress reports for the funding agency of the grant

Advised the CEO of the association on other issues related to the Developmental Disabilities and

Disabilities Rights Act of 2000 and corresponding regulation and guidance

Lead an association “Think Tank” on federal funding issues facing grantee members

Policy Analyst

Administration for Community Living (ACL) Sep 2011 - Feb 2020

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 9 years 5 months

Advised the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of the Administration on Disabilities on disability and health issues related to Medicaid, Long Term Services and Supports, Community Living, Health Reform, and related issues

•Coordinated and lead national workgroup to update national prevalence data for intellectual and developmental disability data

Coordinated and lead national workgroup to examine improvements for states and territories in health surveillance and status for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan

Examined current government data regarding the intellectual and developmental disability data population and the impact to the ACL disability and aging programs

Drafted and oversaw publications of final regulations for the Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Assistance Act of 2000 (DD Act)

Developed new funding formula for the DD Act formula grant programs

Met with stakeholders regarding disability issues

Responded to Congressional and Office of Management and Budget inquiries

Prepared Congressional budget justification documents

Reviewed regulations for agency clearance and responded on behalf of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner

•Represented and spoke on behalf of the Commissioner at national conferences

•Participated on the policy development/strategy for the Administration for Community Living within HHS when it was first created in 2012

•Served on various HHS interagency committees such as the integration of Medicare and Medicaid dual eligible’s and development of National Alzheimer’s Plan

•Drafted guidance and program instructions for grantees

•Provided Technical Assistance to staff and grantees

•Considered to be a national expert on Durable Medical Equipment

Director of Government Relations Oct 2007 - Sep 2011

United Spinal Association 4 years

Provided information to Congress and federal agencies on disability and health care issues including the Affordable Care Act, Durable Medical Equipment, Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance coverage and access, budget and appropriations

Selected and gave input on legislative and public policy priorities for the association

Determined impact of legislation for association constituents and strategized action taken on legislation

Served as a member of the board of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

Served on the steering committee of the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition

Provided tools to association members to participate in the legislative process

Contributed to the development of the public policy committee operated by the board of directors

Actively participated with numerous national coalitions to advocate on a variety of legislative and regulatory proposals

Lead successful advocacy effort with national coalitions to achieve consensus on legislative solutions for the durable medical equipment competitive bidding program

Served as a co-chair for the Long-Term Services and Supports Task Force with the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

Reviewed grants for federal agencies

Participated in the Food and Drug Administration workgroup for reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Act

Public Policy Liaison Jan 2007 - Oct 2007

Lutheran Services in America 10 months

Lead the public policy effort of the Disability Network, which was a conduit for association members to become more active in public policy

Provided information to Congress and the Administration on disability and health care issues with a focus on Medicaid, and budget and on appropriation issues with a health care focus

Wrote position briefs on public health issues such as home and community-based services, Medicaid, children’s health insurance

Analyzed the impact of proposed Medicaid laws and regulations and their impact to association membership

Actively participated and lead efforts within national coalitions to encourage Home and Community Based Services

Developed grassroots activities for the Disability Network

Public Policy Liaison Aug 2002 - Dec 2006

Oregon Health and Science University 4 years 5 months

Educated state policy makers on disability, health care, and budget issues

Successfully restored over $4 million dollars in proposed budget cuts by the state to the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

Participated in state coalitions dealing with disability and health care issues

Created and lead an internal legislative interest group within the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center that center administration could use as go to people for advice on public policy issues

Advised the Director and Associate Director of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center on legislative issues including disabilities, health care, and state budget appropriations

Advised on public policy curriculum development for the Leadership Education in Neurological Development graduate students

Instructed graduate students on public policy and how to be an effective advocate

Advised OHSU leadership on positions of proposed legislation

Activated grassroots organizations to support the state budget for the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

Wrote sections of grant applications pertaining to public policy Health Administration Trainee:

Provided guidance to Child Development and Rehabilitation Center staff on Congressional and state legislation

Acted as a resource to center staff and grassroots on successful effort for insurance coverage of medical foods for metabolic disorders

Received training in the clinic administration and operations

Received training in grant management

Participated on the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center’s Multi-Cultural Task Force

Participated on the strategic planning process for the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center

Policy Fellow

Association of University Centers on Disabilities June 2003 - Aug 2004

1 year 3 months

Oregon Health and Science University contracted my services to the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) in Silver Spring, Maryland

Educated Congressional members and staff on disability issues

Negotiated with Congressional committee staff on the formation of the Money Follows the Person legislation

Participated in several coalitions to educate, meet with, and brief Congress on disability, health care, and related issues

Created AUCD’s Medicaid work group to build the association’s presence on Medicaid legislation and regulatory issues

Worked with Government Affairs and association members to develop legislative agendas

Assisted in preparation of legislative reports on topics such as Medicare, Medicaid, health care

Wrote legislative action alerts for organizational members

Created and updated an internet resource center on Medicaid for use by association members

Conducted policy research and wrote analyses on legislation related to health care and disabilities for association members

Briefed AUCD’s Legislative Affairs Committee on pertinent issues to formulate plans of action

Organized and planned a conference to examine the Health Administration training curriculum for the association’s members

Developed a work group of association members to rewrite the Health Administration training curriculum for the association

Reviewed grants on behalf the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Committee Staff Dec 1998 - Aug 2002

Oregon State Legislature 3 years 9 months

Staffed Senate Health and Human Services Committee contacted potential witnesses

Performed legislative research on issue background

Provided analysis of proposed legislation

Answered questions from the public on progress of proposed legislation

Co-Administered the 2001 Speaker’s Task Force on Long Term Services and Support which resulted in full funding of long-term care facilities ranging from assisted living to adult foster homes

Staffed the Committee with oversight of Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver Application

Attended agency meetings on waiver preparation

Researched background on Medicaid waivers

Skills

Government Liaison • Public Policy • Administration • Social Services • Non-profits •

Facilitation

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