Laura Peasha

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy Regulatory @UnitedHealth Group

Minnetonka, MN, US

Provide leadership and expertise in analysis and interpretation of complex and voluminous enacted state and federal laws, regulations and mandates. Collaborate with business leaders on regulatory changes to drive achievement of marketplace business programs and goals, and provide clarity of regulator expectations. Lead and influence pharmacy regulatory affairs team and ensuring individual growth, development, and motivation.• Collaborate with pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), health plan state leads, Legal and regulators to interpret mandates/regulations and assist with implementation.• In 2023, team reviewed and provided guidance on 392 state and federal mandates and enacted 86 projects to implement such mandates.• Participated in market conduct exams in over 23 states and worked with leaders from various departments at UHC and PBM.• Demonstrate and facilitate understanding of the impacts of applicable laws, regulations, and mandates on business with specific audiences (e.g, business leaders, product owners, business operations).