Edward Curis

Experience

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  Suffolk University- Balotti Learning Center

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Tutor

  Provided academic assistance to students in one on one, or group environments. Taught test preparedness techniques, paper editing, and content assistance in my areas of study.

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  Norfolk County District Attorney's Office

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  Worked in Dedham Superior Court and the District Attorney's Office. Updated Computer systems, via spreadsheet and DAIMEN for case tracking information. Aided Duty Attorney with documents for Bail reviews and discovery. Other clerical duties such as filing, sending memo's and general office assistance.

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  Lowe's

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

  Product Service Department Manager
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  Rhode Island Department of Health

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Intern

  Worked on high level projects for the Director of Health Dr. Micheal Fine.

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  RI Quality Institute

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Graduate Intern for strategy and development

  •Identified and tracked grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals of improving quality, safety, and cost in health care•Crafted written project narratives and other grant materials ensuring compliance with grant requirements•Provide policy advice and support on project direction and strategy

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  Carelink - LeadingAge - PACE

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Health Policy Intern

  • Advocating for adoption of regulations for model of elder residences.• Supporting Integrated Care Initiative contracting with the state. • Co-Developing initiative to support nonprofit nursing home administrator workforce.

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  Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2016

  Senior Business Planning Analyst

  • Collaborated to develop organizations first long term strategic plan in 75 years• Analyze current state of marketplace trends and competitive activities to identify gaps in corporate and divisional plans• Develop presentations and reports on marketplace trends, high performers and competitors for various stakeholders • Co-management of New Opportunities workstream assessing additional revenue prospects• Provide strategic insights for patient centered medical home and care management short and long term strategic planning• Development and Management of Quarterly Business Review Program tracking progress on long term strategic plan• Lead departmental projects and initiatives as assigned Show less

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  Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

  Feb 2016 - now

  Government Affairs: Responsible for monitoring and responding to policy changes at the federal and state level• Facilitate health plan leadership in collaborating to respond to proposed policy changes• Engage with Rhode Island delegation offices regularly• Prepare leadership for engagement with elected officials at both federal and state level • Collaborate with contracted lobbyist resources to navigate state legislative environment • Track and monitor Rhode Island General Assembly bills, and state regulation• Manage organization’s preparation and response to the Rhode Island State Budget• Craft effective summaries of policy topics for a variety of internal audiencesPublic Affairs: Assist and at times directly author external pieces related to health policy issues • Provide policy and political perspective for work of Public Relations Coordinator• Create Health Plan Performance Series policy papers designed to showcase the value of NHPRI• Work with CEO and other executives to draft Op-Ed’s on key policy topicsAssociation Management: Manage company engagement with association resources Show less

  • Product Director - Medicaid and Commercial Products

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Product Manager - Medicaid

    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Policy Analyst

    May 2018 - Feb 2023

  • Policy Analyst

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2023