Michael Dole

About Michael Dole

With over 15 years of experience in government relations, I am a passionate advocate for a children\'s healthcare system in Texas. As the Director of Government Relations at Driscoll Children\'s Hospital, I direct federal and state advocacy for a healthcare system that covers a service area the size of South Carolina (31 counties).My core competencies include policy analysis, legislative and regulatory monitoring, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement. Previously, I directed state advocacy for a national healthcare trade association in Washington DC, coordinating policy efforts and tracking legislation in 50 states. I also have extensive experience as a Chief of Staff to state legislators in Texas and New Jersey, and as a campaign manager and consultant in multiple states. I leverage my education, experience, vast network of contacts, and extraordinary skill set as an effective registered state lobbyist and governmental affairs professional who can direct a focused advocacy campaign on multiple issues. My mission is to advance the interests and needs of children and families who rely on Driscoll for quality and compassionate care.

Experience

1. Director of Government Relations

   Driscoll Children's Hospital

   Jan 2021 — Present · South Texas and Austin, TX, US

   Directs and advises the Driscoll Health System (DHS) on all federal and state relations, legislative and regulatory advocacy, and the development of grassroot and grass-top strategies. • General Policy Areas: Pediatric Healthcare; Hospital Operations; Hospital Finance; Medicaid Policy and Payment; Health Insurance (MCO and Commercial) and Contracting. • Creates and manages relationships that assist DHS’s mission and operations, including identifying business strategies and proposing creative solution strategies for implementation.• Manages DHS contract federal and state lobbyists and consultants. • Communicates directly with leadership, board members, and industry executives. • Identifies, tracks, and recommends action to address emerging legislation, trends and issues in Washington, D.C, Texas, and in other state capitols across the country.• Represents DHS interests on GR, PR, and Advocacy Committees for: o Children’s Hospital Association of Texas o Texas Association of Community Health Plans o Texas Hospital Association o Texas Association of Health Plans• Addresses and manages legislator and constituent inquiries related to DHS services. • Drafts advocacy materials (advocacy one-pagers, regulatory correspondence, and Op-Ed’s) and works with DHS marketing department to leverage DHS reputation and winning advocacy campaigns. • Leverage the strength of Driscoll’s extensive grassroots and community networks to improve pediatric integrated healthcare in South Texas and throughout the State.• Manages and tracks the DHS government relations department budget. • Registered Lobbyist and compliance filer.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  MBA, Interntional Banking

  2002 — 2004

• Texas A&M University

  BS, Economics, Mathematics

  1997 — 2001

• St. Augustine High School

  Diploma, General Studies

  1991 — 1996

• Texas A&M University

  MPA, Public Administration

  2005 — 2007