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Director, Health Policy
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Help shape the future of U.S. healthcare through advocacy and innovation! The Director of Health Policy will support the collaborative advocacy function of UPMC Health Plan's Health Policy and Government Relations Departments as they advance UPMC Health Plan's policy interests at the local, state, and national level. With a primary focus on Commercial Insurance products, this leader will play a key role in developing and effectively communicating company-positions relative to myriad legal, health and public policy-related issues
_This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA and will report into the US Steel Building in downtown Pittsburgh._
Responsibilities:
+ Provide contextual direction and advisory insights for UPMC leadership and SME development, management and evaluation of health and public policy advocacy and policy activities and initiatives.
+ Build and strengthen relationships with state and federal legislative and administrative staff. Engage with other health policy professionals at other insurers and plans.
+ Develop and disseminate issue briefs/white papers/formal comment letters on various health- and public-policy related issues.
+ In coordination with the Government Relations department, represent the UPMC Insurance Services Division in communications to federal and state legislators, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
+ Research and develop high quality policy-related materials, including talking points, fact sheets, presentations, testimony, formal comment letters, issue briefs, white papers and background documents.
+ Maintain a working understanding of a wide range of insurance-specific and -related areas including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Pennsylvania HealthChoices, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, Workers Compensation, employee assistance programs, and prescription drug coverage.
+ Maintain a complete and thorough understanding of, among other relevant laws, regulations and guidance, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and state insurance laws.
+ Proactively identify and analyze emerging market trends, regulatory proposals, or other changes in the competitive, legal, or regulatory landscape that may impact UPMC's current or future business, with a primary focus on issues with potential impact for UPMC's Commercial insurance products, strategies, and related operations.
+ Monitor legal, political, and regulatory trends or developments on key issues and brief other UPMC personnel as directed.
+ Assist UPMC's Commercial Products business unit, as well as other business units and members of Senior Management, in evaluating, understanding, and developing strategic plans, communications, or other responses to changes in relevant law, regulation, guidance, or market conditions.
+ Perform special project and research assignments for the Senior Director or VP of Health Policy as requested.
+ In coordination with internal subject matter experts, evaluate the likely efficacy and contextual impact of internally proposed policy positions while ensuring overall alignment of public policy messaging with the mission, values, and business objectives of the UPMC Insurance Services Division and/or UPMC's integrated delivery and finance system, as applicable.
+ Bachelor Degree in Health or Public Policy (or equivalent)
+ Masters Degree of JD strongly preferred
+ 3 years health- or public- policy experience in health or insurance industry required
+ Familiarity with managed care and insurance market terminology
+ Experience reading and evaluating federal and State regulatory proposals and requirements
+ Must demonstrate strong organizational, analytic and writing skills Effective communication skills, problem-solving ability and conflict resolution skills a must
+ Capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously, frequently under tight deadlines
+ Demonstrated ability to function as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team
+ Proven experience in legislative and regulatory advocacy, health- or public-policy development and practice and policy research
+ Competency in MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Health Policy Advocate
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TRIBAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Floating Location
The successful applicant must possess a Bachelors degree in
either Social Work, Health & Human Services, Community
Services or related field. At least one year working in customer service. Care Coordination Certificate within six months of hire. Must have Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers within three months of employment. Must possess a valid drivers license. All applicants must submit a Tribal application, a copy
of academic transcript/degree, certifications, copy of valid
drivers license, if claiming Tribal preference, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT, and if
claiming veterans preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE
INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE
DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy and subject
to random drug testing. The successful applicant, if not
already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary
period. Salary is $23.92 - $27.49 per hour, plus benefits.
To apply, contact Personnel at Ext. 1040 or
Tribal applications are also available online at cskt.org/personnel. The closing date will be Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (MST)
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Mental Health Therapist (Health Policy #)
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Director, Commercial Health Policy - Washington D.C.

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The Director, Commercial Insurance Health Policy, will manage External Affairs' efforts to develop policy solutions to achieve UnitedHealth Group's advocacy priorities and advance our mission. This person will work on a wide range of commercial policy issues, including advancing health coverage, improving care affordability, achieving better care outcomes, and improving the consumer experience.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Lead policy development and contribute to advocacy strategy for the topics of ERISA preemption, group fully insured innovation, Exchanges policy, administrative simplification, state and federal health care-related taxes, and maintaining consumer choice
+ Ensure senior business leaders are updated on external policy events related to your policy portfolio and work with senior leaders to develop policy positioning and advocacy goals
+ Draft internal communications including weekly updates and manage completion of regulatory and legislative summaries
+ Manage development of thought leadership materials
+ Track and summarize Congressional hearings and relevant agency and stakeholder meetings
+ Research policy topics and pertinent industry developments to highlight environmental trends and support internal initiatives
+ Draft official correspondence, thought leadership collateral, presentations, policy updates, and other materials for external and internal efforts
+ Direct select cross-functional projects to support External Affairs advocacy priorities
+ Establish relationships with colleagues across the enterprise to ensure coordinated engagement on health policy issues and effectively ensure consistency of messaging
+ Participate in internal working groups, including deployment of comprehensive strategies and tactics, to achieve UnitedHealth Group's policy and advocacy priorities
+ Predict emerging external stakeholder trends and internal business needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ 5+ years of experience in health care policy
+ Experience monitoring, analyzing, and synthesizing state or federal regulations
+ Understanding of how legislation impacts business goals and ability to articulate impacts
+ Proven ability to translate complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
+ Proven excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport and trust, affinity for collaborative work
+ Demonstrated industry-wide perspective across the health care sector
+ Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and programs to senior executives
+ Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and ability to gather, assess, synthesize information
+ Demonstrated advanced organizational skills and ability to manage work on multiple projects simultaneously
+ Proven ability to anticipate needs and foresee and overcome obstacles
+ Commercial health insurance policy experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $156,400 to $268,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._
_UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._
Research Assistant (Health Policy & Management -IHSP) - #Staff
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**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Run routine and ad hoc reports.
+ Use standard tools and computer programs to review data.
+ Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables.
+ Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry.
+ May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently.
+ May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts.
+ May design and format papers/publications.
+ May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
+ Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency**
+ Analytical Skills - Awareness
+ Attention to Detail - Awareness
+ Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
+ Formatting and Layout Proficiency: Awareness
+ Information Gathering - Awareness
+ Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
+ Organizational Skills - Awareness
_The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._
Classified Title: Research Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $0.30 HRLY ( 21.32 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Hours Vary, up to 10 Hours per Week (May Include Evenings and Weekends)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Health Policy & Management -IHSP
Personnel area: School of Public Health
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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In-House Lobbyist, Health Policy & Government Affairs
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Job Title: In-House Lobbyist – Health Policy & Government Affairs
Location: Southfield, MI ( On-site )
Reports To: Executive Director / Board of Directors
About Nuwell Management Network
Nuwell Management Network is a Michigan-based Management Services Organization (MSO) supporting healthcare and community-based ventures focused on improving access, equity, and outcomes in underserved populations. We operate as a strategic backbone — providing operational support, growth strategy, and policy alignment to health-focused entities across our network.
We work at the intersection of healthcare delivery, investment, and systems-level change, and we're building an ecosystem that requires serious influence, alignment, and advocacy. We’re now hiring a politically-savvy, action-oriented in-house lobbyist to help us take that work further — starting with Michigan.
Position Summary
We are seeking a senior-level, well-connected In-House Lobbyist with a proven track record in Michigan politics and healthcare policy. The ideal candidate will have deep relationships across state and federal systems, health departments, boards, and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)/Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). They should bring experience advocating for programs such as FQHC look-alike designation, PACE program expansion, Medicaid incentives, abatements, and funding streams .
This individual will play a key role in shaping public policy, aligning with Medicaid and MCO objectives, securing access to federal and state funding, and building public-private pathways that allow our healthcare partners to grow. A major focus of this role is to help move lives/members to our healthcare entities by advocating for contracts, abatements, pilot programs, and policy structures that support innovation and access.
Key Responsibilities
- Healthcare Policy & Funding Advocacy: Drive influence over health-related legislation and regulation — particularly those impacting Medicaid, reimbursement models, behavioral health, FQHC look-alike programs, PACE, incentives/abatements, wellness programs, and social determinants of health (SDOH).
- MCO & ACO Relationship Building: Cultivate and activate relationships with Managed Medicaid Organizations and ACOs to secure partnerships, referrals, and pilots that benefit entities under Nuwell Management Network.
- Government Relations (State & Federal): Establish and maintain strong relationships with legislators, regulators, Medicaid leaders, federal agencies, and state boards (e.g., MDHHS, LARA, CMS, HRSA).
- Funding & Contracting Advocacy: Proactively identify and secure access to state/federal funding, grants, RFPs, incentive programs, abatements, and value-based care contracts that align with our network’s goals.
- Board & Committee Representation: Represent Nuwell Management Network before policy boards, legislative subcommittees, and advisory councils to ensure our network’s priorities are advanced.
- Regulatory Navigation: Support MSO-aligned entities in interpreting and complying with Medicaid, state, and federal healthcare policies and programs.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Build coalitions with advocacy groups, local governments, provider networks, and national associations to align interests and build momentum around shared priorities.
- External Representation: Serve as a visible advocate for Nuwell in public forums, hearings, working groups, and stakeholder discussions related to healthcare reform and Medicaid transformation.
Ideal Qualifications
- 10+ years of lobbying, public affairs, or government relations experience, with a strong emphasis on healthcare policy
- Proven success shaping state and federal policy/regulatory outcomes within healthcare or Medicaid systems
- Established, working relationships with:
- Michigan legislators and political leaders
- Key state health agencies (MDHHS, LARA, etc.)
- Federal agencies (CMS, HRSA, HHS)
- Executives or policy leaders within major MCOs and ACOs
- Familiarity with:
- Medicaid managed care contracting, incentives, and abatements
- FQHC look-alike and PACE program models
- MSO structures and provider group dynamics
- Social determinants of health (SDOH) and value-based care trends
- Strategic and execution-focused — able to shape the roadmap, influence key decision-makers, and deliver measurable results
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for influencing policymakers, boards, and business leaders
- Alignment with our mission of expanding equity and access through healthcare innovation and investment
Bonus Points For:
- Direct experience with MCOs, state Medicaid programs, or large FQHC/PACE/FQHC look-alike entities
- Successful track record in securing abatements, incentives, or public funding streams
- Previous success in advocating for pilot programs, board approvals, or contracts that moved members/lives to partner organizations
- Existing relationships with federal and state boards, Medicaid subcommittees, or appropriations committees
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + outcome-based bonuses + performance incentives tied to policy wins, funding, and abatements secured
- Access to a growing, mission-driven network of healthcare and investment leaders
- Direct impact on state and federal healthcare policy and funding decisions
- High-visibility role with opportunities for advancement in public affairs, policy leadership, and board representation
Public Health Advisor
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Job Description: Public Health Advisor
Position Summary
The Public Health Advisor provides expert guidance and technical assistance to County leadership and health departments in the development, evaluation, and implementation of public health programs, policies, and initiatives. With minimal guidance, this role advises on strategic planning, policy impacts, partnership development, and innovative approaches to public health challenges. The Advisor also serves as a subject matter expert, offering analysis and recommendations that address emerging community health needs and complex social and economic concerns.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Policy & Strategic Guidance
- Provide policy analysis and guidance to assess the impact of proposed or existing policies on County public health programs and operations.
- Assist health department and County leadership in defining goals, objectives, priorities, and strategic plans.
- Advise on the design, development, and implementation of new or enhanced public health programs and services.
- Support the creation of frameworks for community health education and outreach.
- Program Evaluation & Data Analytics
- Evaluate the operational and fiscal performance of governmental and nonprofit public health programs.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for senior officials, elected leadership, or public dissemination.
- Conduct advanced data analysis, reporting, and interpretation of public health datasets.
- Develop approaches and evidence-based solutions that address urgent health, social, and economic concerns.
- Apply innovative public health methods, technologies, and best practices to adapt to evolving needs and challenges.
- Advisory & Subject Matter Expertise
- Serve as a subject matter expert in public health, providing technical advice and strategic counsel to senior County and public health leadership.
- Facilitate partnerships and collaborations across governmental and non-governmental organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
- Contribute to the development of cross-sector strategies to improve community health outcomes.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in public health policy, program development, or health systems management.
- Demonstrated experience with data analysis, program evaluation, and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of public health frameworks, policy development, and strategic planning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups.
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Policy development and evaluation
- Public health systems knowledge
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership-building
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Adaptability and innovative problem-solving
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
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SENIOR DATA ANALYST School of Public Health Health Policy Management
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BU HLPM supports a wide range of faculty-driven research. PEPReC is a research Center under BU HLPM and VA-affiliated that completes high-level, impactful research and data analysis that has a national reach. The Senior Data Analyst, develops and coordinates analytic activities for teams of analysts. Supervises, coaches and mentors junior technical staff. Manages junior data analysts including recruiting, assignment of tasks, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance. Extracts and analyzes data from numerous administrative and research data sources. Performs complex statistical modeling analyses and communicates about data and analytical issues orally and in writing. Serves as principal presenter and lead author on policy briefings, scholarly manuscripts and peer-reviewed publications. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require demonstrated knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.
Required Skills
Master's Degree required and 8+ years of experience
_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _
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Qualifications:
Master's Degree required and 8+ years of experience
_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _
SENIOR DATA ANALYST, School of Public Health, Health Policy & Management
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SENIOR DATA ANALYST, School of Public Health, Health Policy & Management
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SENIOR DATA ANALYST, School of Public Health, Health Policy & Management
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Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
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Posted Date
9/30/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 50
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
BU HLPM supports a wide range of faculty-driven research. PEPReC is a research Center under BU HLPM and VA-affiliated that completes high-level, impactful research and data analysis that has a national reach. The Senior Data Analyst, develops and coordinates analytic activities for teams of analysts. Supervises, coaches and mentors junior technical staff. Manages junior data analysts including recruiting, assignment of tasks, monitoring progress, and evaluating performance. Extracts and analyzes data from numerous administrative and research data sources. Performs complex statistical modeling analyses and communicates about data and analytical issues orally and in writing. Serves as principal presenter and lead author on policy briefings, scholarly manuscripts and peer-reviewed publications. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require demonstrated knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.
Required Skills
Master's Degree required and 8+ years of experience
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 50
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Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy
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Candidates with backgrounds in health policy, nutrition, epidemiology, economics, psychology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Teaching responsibilities may include courses in research methods, population health, health policy, or food and nutrition. Faculty candidates will have opportunities to mentor awide range of graduate students, medical students, residents, clinical fellows, undergraduates, and postdoctoral trainees.
Research or scholarship responsibilities may include include establishing an innovative and independent research program that includes publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and that can be supported with extramural funding from government agencies and private foundations.
The position will be based in the Division of Health Policy, which is within the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy. The Division has faculty who are trained in economics, medicine, psychology, epidemiology, and public health and who do research in a broad array of areas including health economics, behavioral economics, health services, health equity, physician and patient behavior, aging, social determinants of health, global health, and food policy.
The successful applicant(s) for this position(s) will:
(1) Demonstrate their ability to develop and maintain a high-impact research program including extramurally funded projects;
(2) Increase the Department's instructional and research capacity in their areas of focus;
(3) Contribute to the Department's mission through collaboration with other faculty members, staff, and students.
(4) Engage with policymakers, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.