618: How to Break Into Healthcare Lobbying With Max Isaacoff, National Rural Health Association [Espresso Shots]

Max Isaacoff joined the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) staff in 2019 as the Government Affairs and Policy Manager. He is one of NRHA’s federally registered lobbyists. Max came to NRHA after working on Capitol Hill on various health care issues. Prior to joining NRHA, Max also worked in government affairs for the Medical Group Management Association focusing on Medicare payment policies. Finally, Max earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Michigan State University and his master’s degree in public administration and policy from American University in the summer of 2020. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:  Why working on a campaign or volunteering on one is so valuable (4:10) Why it’s essential to be a self-starter (6:27) Why your major doesn’t really matter (9:20) What are the most useful opportunities outside the classroom (13:45) Why having an impact is his favorite part of the job (16:20) Why reading through legislation is a tough part of this career (17:44) Why relationship management is so important (19:55) Why the House of Cards is a good show to watch to get a window into lobbying (21:21) If you want to learn more about what Max does in his current job at NRHA and how he built his career please tune in to his main T4C episode #476