Engel Burns

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About Engel Burns

Senior government affairs and healthcare policy leader with over 24 years of experience advancing legislative strategies, patient advocacy programs, and regulatory initiatives for national and global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Skilled in working directly with Congressional leaders, federal agencies, and advocacy groups to expand access to care, strengthen Medicaid and Medicare policy, and drive health equity initiatives. Led efforts that resulted in expanded Medicaid access, influenced major drug pricing legislation, improved ICER value assessments, and supported reimbursement initiatives totaling more than $300 million. Directed cross-functional public affairs teams and managed national policy portfolios, including campaigns that raised disease screening rates by 25% and removed step-edits for underserved patient populations. Experience includes coordinating multi-stakeholder town halls, building coalitions across federal and state levels, and representing organizations before advisory boards and national coalitions. Focused on advancing patient-centered solutions, minority health equity, and practical, bipartisan policy change in the healthcare sector. Areas of Expertise: Government Affairs, Healthcare Policy, Patient Advocacy, Medicaid Policy, Medicare Policy, Legislative Strategy, Public Affairs Industry Experience: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Government Relations, Public Policy, Health Advocacy Feel free to reach out to me directly on LinkedIn or at burnsengel@gmail.com