Chuck Coolidge

About Chuck Coolidge

Chuck Coolidge is a business executive and strategist with more than three decades of experience leading organizations through high stakes, high pressure environments, first in national politics and now in the healthcare sector.As Chief Strategy Officer for VieMed Healthcare, Chuck shapes the company’s strategic engagement with federal and state governments to protect and expand access to home-based healthcare. He focuses on aligning VieMed’s mission with public policy, regulatory trends, and advocacy efforts that influence the future of the DME and home healthcare industry, while also driving new revenue streams and market opportunities.Before transitioning into healthcare, Chuck built a distinguished career in political strategy and public affairs, serving on every Republican US presidential campaign from President George W. Bush’s 2004 reelection to leading President Trump’s national field operations in 2016 for the battleground state of North Carolina and Virginia. As a principal at a national public affairs firm, he managed high-profile corporate, trade association, and advocacy campaigns—specializing in crisis communications, public relations, corporate social responsibility, and resolving complex “fix-it” challenges at both the federal and state levels.Chuck began his career in 2004 as an intern for U.S. Senator John McCain, rising to staff aide and then media aide for the Senator before moving into the private sector. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his ability to solve complex challenges, develop business opportunities, drive policy, and help organizations succeed in dynamic, competitive landscapes.His honors include the Phoenix New Times 40 Under 40, the Phoenix Titan Award, Leadership Institute Graduate, Valley Leadership Class 37, and multiple AAPC Pollie nominations and awards-and if you\'re still reading. he\'s a hell of an outdoorsman.

Experience

1. Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

   VieMed Healthcare

   Jul 2020 — Present

   As Chief Strategy Officer at VieMed Healthcare, I lead the company’s strategic engagement with federal and state governments to protect and expand access to home-based healthcare. My role focuses on aligning VieMed’s mission with public policy, regulatory trends, and advocacy efforts that shape the future of the DME and home healthcare industry as well as driving new revenue streams for the company.Key Responsibilities:Resolving Federal Hurdles-Drive strategy to overcome regulatory barriers, with a focus on CMS policies impacting patient access to at-home non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and other at-home therapies-National Policy & Advocacy Leadership:Spearhead VieMed’s advocacy across the U.S, engaging with federal agencies (CMS, HHS), lawmakers, trade groups, and industry partners to influence national policy for DME and home care services-CMS Regulatory Engagement:Lead VieMed’s strategy on CMS’s proposed and final rules related to at-home NIV, working to ensure favorable reimbursement and patient access policies-State Government Affairs Oversight:Manage and direct lobbying activities nationally, overseeing a coordinated network of lobbyists and policy advisors to protect and promote the company’s interests at the state level-Strategic Growth & Policy Alignment:Advise executive leadership on regulatory trends, market opportunities, and strategic risks, ensuring our long-term growth plan aligns with healthcare policy.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Program Management
• Research
• Project Planning
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Policy
• Public Policy
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Volunteer Management
• Strategic Communications
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Event Planning
• Leadership
• Public Affairs
• Microsoft Office
• Political Consulting
• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Politics
• Political Campaigns
• Public Speaking