David J. Getman, MPH
Arlington, VA 22204
***********@*****.*** 914-***-****
SKILLS
SAS, R, STATA, Tableau, SQL, Python Program Implementation and Evaluation
Palantir, Tiberius, Foundry Project Management
Project Management Policy Analysis
Literature Reviews Request for Proposals
Writing and Communication Gap Analysis
Health Impact Assessment Cost-Benefit Analysis
Logarithmic and Linear Regression Data Visualization
WORK EXPERIENCE
Health Insurance Specialist (Data Analysis and Studies)
CMS Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight Jan ’25 – Present
Responsible for designing, and conducting data and research studies concerning the trends and impact of CMS Independent Dispute Resolution Process and financial reporting.
Advises leadership on 508 compliance, preparation of Public Use data files for clearance, and dissemination to the public
Validates data reporting for accuracy and completeness. Refines data reporting for stakeholders including leadership from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services Department of Treasury, and the Department of Labor
Develops, implements, and maintains operational requirements, including standard operating procedures, as well as databases to manage and analyze programmatic information such as routine and ad hoc report, deliverables, and programmatic documentation
Subject Matter Expert for open negotiation in the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process
Technical Project Manager- Health Informatics January ‘22- Dec ‘23
ABSC, Vienna VA
Created mission-sensitive briefing materials for H-Core leadership and the White House
Coordinated efforts between 3rd party data engineers and data scientists to create a data pipeline for lot number data
Evaluated ordering trends to determine appropriate threshold amounts based on population and Covid case levels
Responsible for managing communications between eight ABSC employees and federal government contracting representatives
Oversaw 3rd party data engineers in developing and executing thresholds and top offs process for jurisdictions, federal entities, and pharmacy partners to order Covid therapeutics for redistribution throughout the United States
Concurrent responsibilities With Lead Data Analyst for Supply Chain Management responsibilities.
Orchestrated Long-term storage planning process for nine Covid-19 therapeutic drugs
Predicted the amount of product requiring long-term storage by end of each respective products Vendor Managed Inventory end dates and amount of storage space required to accomplish the task.
Calculated estimated on-hand drug amounts over time utilizing linear and logarithmic regression analysis methods
Drafted Statements of Work for storage contract requirements and presented courses of action to Supply, Production, and Distribution leadership and H-COREs Chief Operating Officer
Provide data collection and analysis support to foster planning, operations, and scheduling related to the Countermeasure Assurance Group’s therapeutics team
Prepare for agency meetings and senior level forums by compiling information, preparing briefings, and conducting final quality control of read-ahead packets
Manage staff actions, determine status, prioritize events, and provide comprehensive status briefs
Collaborated with senior staff to support the preparation of concept and position papers and develop correspondence that communicates the intent of key issues
Supported the completion and correct retention of all required documentation and official records
Ensured the appropriate retention of records and appropriate file management for senior leadership.
Coordinate special projects such as white papers, reports, and briefings as required.
Development Coordinator June ‘21-November ‘21
Georgetown Village
Conduct research on current and past donors, members, and volunteers who have been
identified as priority by the Board and management.
Research resources that include a variety of online databases of biographical, philanthropic, real estate and financial information in the public domain
as well as current GV records and Georgetown and DC news and business publications.
Health Policy Analyst
The Sequoia Project and Carequality August ‘19-March ‘21
Provided program-level support, coordination, and served as a resource analyzing health IT policy matters.
Facilitated analysis of health information exchange, health information technology and interoperability policies in support of The Sequoia Projects' work as the TEFCA Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) and for Carequality.
oAdditionally responsible for development and maintenance of operating policies and procedures in support of the Carequality program, including assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures.
Reworked Carequality's Dispute Resolution Process to preempt legal compliance issues with the process for all organizations involved in Carequality. – To date, no formal disputes. In addition created artifacts regarding internal processes and guidance for Implementers who wish to recuse themselves from service on the Dispute Resolution Panel.
Assisted in development and onboarding for The Sequoia Project's Common Agreement Workgroup
Created internal and Implementer-facing policy regarding rules of engagement with the Carequality Directory
Telehealth Policy Analysis Consultant
American Telemedicine Association December 2018-June 2019
Conducted a gap analysis of state-level telemedicine coverage and payment parity across Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The analysis included the types of telemedicine technological modalities in use, the types of services offered across specialties through these systems.
oCreating an excel file of state-level variation in telemedicine laws and policies for use by constituent organization
Wrote a comprehensive review regarding progress of state telemedicine policy development and implementation when compared to the status of the states recorded in the previous year’s gap analysis.
Healthcare Privacy Policy Intern
Healthcare Leadership Council: Confidentiality Coalition October 2018-June 2019
Researched for and assisted in drafting of HLC’s midterm election report for constituent groups. The election report provides historical and empirical analysis of changes in congress post- midterm and gives represented organizations context for the business decisions in the upcoming years.
Summarizing and analyzed regarding CMS proposed rulemaking changes involving telemedicine and health information technology in the context of privacy, security, and fraud prevention for FY19 and FY20.
Health Policy Intern
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation: HHS May ‘18-October ‘18
Managed strategic communications content and development for interdepartmental research workgroups as part of the disbursement of the FY19 Patient Centered Outcome Research Trust Fund.
Conducted literature reviews involving electronic health record interoperability, privacy, security, interactions between state and federal privacy laws, communication, and the impact of these interactions on patient care. Further research involving AI, machine learning, and blockchain uses in healthcare.
Proofed, marked up, and commented on interdepartmental rulemaking involving interoperability, certification of electronic health record vendors, and regulatory burden reduction.
Proofed, marked-up, and revised procurement sensitive solicitation.
Created a departmental white paper on provider burden accrued through electronic health record use, implementation, and maintenance. Presented findings to supervisors and ASPE leadership.
ISCOPES- GWU August ‘17- August ‘18
Veterans Health Project
Facilitated discussions among veterans living in DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Community Living Center
oDiscussions with residents centered on experiences in active duty, experiences that led to enrollment in respective military unit, and experiences after discharge in order to facilitate positive memories and relation to service
Interviewed Community Living Center residents for the Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center. The project collects, preserves, and disseminates personal accounts of American war veterans.
Policy Intern
The Nimitz Group October 2017- April 2018
Researched consolidation of electronic health record vendors, interoperability between VA and private rural health providers, MSPV contracts, the ongoing implementation of Cerner electronic health record at the DOD, and ongoing negotiations between the VA and Cerner.
Responsible for communications with stakeholders regarding veteran healthcare issues.
AmeriCorps Community HealthCorps Member August 2015-September 2016
HRHCare
Researched the integration of legal aid services within a community health center setting, electronic health record and patient portal policy efficiency, and patient engagement through portal tethered electronic health records.
oFound inefficiencies in the portal signup process and suggested changes that would allow patient navigators to immediately assist patients with their portal use while already at the health center.
Created a database of search queries regarding the health systems network of 27 health centers and accuracy of these results in terms of location, logo, and opening/closing hours for various departments.
Assisted in design of a webpage attract healthcare provider into HRHCares’ health system as they expanded into Long Island.
Research Assistant August 2012- September 2015
Temple University Department of Public Health
Research for the article “State Tobacco Control Plans: Who Falls Outside the Plans?”.
oResearched tobacco control policy and the development of these policies in Pennsylvania
oPresented the findings in poster-format at the “Substance Abuse in the 21’st Century”. research consortium under the title “Tobacco Prevention and Control in Pennsylvania, 1998-2012”.
Policy Intern May-September 2013
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Obesity Prevention and Tobacco Control
Identified, researched, and analyzed promising practices and strategies around obesity prevention and tobacco use reduction.
Compiled relevant marketing practices of energy drink companies, and current push-back from government agencies.
oPresented these findings and data-bank of nutrient densities of energy drinks and related products to the director of policy development for chronic disease prevention.
Developed interstate policy to curb the illicit and illegal tobacco product influx into NYC's market.
EDUCATION
GWU Milken Institute of Public Health Spring 2017- Spring 2019
Master of Public Health, Health Policy
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
Bachelor of Arts, History
Danish Institute for Study Abroad Fall 2012
oRelevant Courses- Epidemiology, Sustainable Production and Consumption, International Law