Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HealthStream is a company focused on healthcare solutions, and they are seeking a Subject Matter Expert: Regulatory & Policy Analyst. This role is responsible for researching and interpreting healthcare regulations, ensuring compliance obligations are met, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support regulatory interpretations.
Responsibilities
• Conduct primary research of healthcare statutes, administrative codes, CMS Conditions of Participation, and related regulatory guidance leveraging workflows equipped with artificial intelligence
• Interpret regulatory requirements and distinguish between statutory mandates, regulatory obligations, interpretive guidance, and best-practice recommendations
• Determine regulatory applicability by care setting, facility type, audience, and jurisdiction
• Identify and document training requirements, including frequency, approval requirements, and enforcement considerations
• Analyze regulatory changes and collaborate on the communication of their impacts to content, products, and regulatory mappings
• Document regulatory interpretations, rationales, and citations in structured formats to support downstream systems
• Collaborate with clinical SMEs to validate interpretations while retaining policy ownership
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to regulatory logic with clear explanations and supporting citations
• Support ongoing regulatory monitoring and update cycles across multiple jurisdictions and care settings
Skills
• Bachelor's degree required (health policy, public policy, regulatory affairs, public health, or related field preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in regulatory analysis, compliance, health policy, or government affairs
• Demonstrated experience interpreting healthcare regulations or statutes
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently and asynchronously in ambiguous regulatory environments
• Experience with CMS Conditions of Participation and/or state Department of Health regulations
• Experience supporting compliance, accreditation, or regulatory intelligence products
• Advanced degree (MPH, MPA) and/or certification (CHC) preferred but not required
Company Overview
• HealthStream is a HealthTech company that provides training, credentialing, and workforce management software for healthcare organisations.. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.healthstream.com.