Job Description
Job Title: COPA Consultant
Job Type: Remote-Contract-Part time
Duration: 9 month
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46204
- ----Remote but you have to be onsite as per the client requirement or In person meetings----
Job Description:
The COPA Consultant will provide independent oversight and compliance review of the Terms and Conditions associated with a hospital’s Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA).
Position Summary
The COPA Consultant will provide independent oversight and compliance review of the Terms and Conditions associated with a hospital’s Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA). This role ensures transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory requirements, supporting the Department’s mission to protect public health and maintain fair healthcare practices.
- Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Maintain Compliance Framework:
- Design, implement, and refine a robust compliance monitoring system for COPA oversight.
- Review and Analyze Hospital Submissions:
- Assess documentation submitted by COPA recipient hospitals for compliance with COPA requirements, including:
- Quality metric reporting
- Hospital financial information
- Billing compliance
- Pricing as a percentage of Medicaid compliance
- Commitments related to access to care, service enhancements, quality of care, and employment
- Support Annual Reviews and Evaluations:
- Assist the Department in conducting annual COPA reviews and overall evaluations in accordance with established Terms and Conditions.
- Identify and Report Noncompliance:
- Collaborate with the Department to determine potential noncompliance and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate Information Requests:
- Work with the Department and hospitals to obtain necessary records and documentation in a timely manner.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in hospital administration, compliance, or healthcare regulatory oversight.
- Strong understanding of federal and state healthcare regulations.
- Proven ability to interpret contracts and structured compliance documents.
- Skills and Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in compliance monitoring, incident investigation, and regulatory reporting.
- Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
- High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with COPA frameworks or similar regulatory agreements.
- Experience working with state health departments or healthcare regulatory agencies.
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