James “JP” Paluskiewicz is a senior policy advisor in the Health Care group. JP advises health care clients on legislative and public policy matters before Congress, the Administration, and other government agencies. JP devises strategies for effective outreach and messaging to assist health care clients in navigating complex legislation and regulation. He develops and executes legislative and regulatory solutions on behalf of health care provider groups, health care systems, hospitals, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, and health payers while working directly with policymakers on the Hill and in the Administration to secure their passage and implementation.

JP was chief counsel on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Health Subcommittee and oversaw all policy matters under the committee’s jurisdiction, including legislation affecting the Food and Drug Administration, Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, health information technology, and public health. He managed the committee’s health agenda, policy development, and legislative strategy for Republicans. He was also the sole policy staffer overseeing Medicare Parts B and D and health information technology. During his tenure on Capitol Hill, JP developed and shepherded numerous policies throughout the legislative process.

JP is an adjunct professor at The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management and Milken Institute School of Public Health. JP regularly serves as a panelist and speaker on policy matters to health care audiences throughout the Washington, D.C. area.