Cade Walker
Counsel and advisor on employee benefits, stakeholder engagement, and strategic development.
- Role
- Rules, Policy, & Compliance Section Manager at Washington State Health Care Authority
- Location
- Olympia, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cade Walker
With more than two decades of professional experience, I am currently the Policy, Rules, and Compliance Section Manager at the Washington State Health Care Authority, where I contribute to serving the benefits and healthcare needs of over state and K-12 employees and their dependents. My core competencies include policy development and implementation, stakeholder engagement, and legal and healthcare compliance, which align with the organization’s mission to improve access to quality healthcare. Passionate about fostering compliance and innovation, I strive to empower teams and ensure that policies reflect diverse perspectives and equitable outcomes. At Washington State HCA, I lead compliance efforts and oversee the development of rules and policies within the Employees & Retirees Benefits Division. By leveraging my expertise in legal writing and policy coordination, I partner with stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment and operational efficiency. Additionally, my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification drives my focus on process improvement, ensuring that our strategies are both effective and sustainable.
Experience
Rules, Policy, & Compliance Section Manager
Washington State Health Care Authority
Sep 2022 — Present
Policy, Rules, & Compliance Section Manager in the Employees & Retirees Benefits Division. Serving State and K-12 employees and their dependents.
Education
University of Utah
BS, Political Science/Human Ethics
2004 — 2009
Washington State University
Master's Degree, Health Policy & Administration
2012 — 2014
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry
2002 — 2003
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD, Law
2009 — 2012
Skills
- Trials
- Legal Assistance
- Westlaw
- Legal Research
- Policy
- Courts
- Legal Writing
- Litigation
- Civil Rights
- Legislative Policy
- Health Insurance
- Criminal Defense
- Public Policy
- Commercial Litigation
- Elder Law
- Healthcare
- Medical Malpractice
- Health Policy
- Insurance
- Torts
- Hearings
- Microsoft Office
- Civil Litigation
- Wills
- Lexis
- Appeals
- Research
- Legislative Issues
- Legal Issues
- Trial Practice
- Public Speaking
- Estate Planning
- Employee Benefits Design
- Health Law
- Policy Analysis
- Mediation
- Trusts
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