Josh is a skilled legislative technician with extensive experience helping clients navigate the complex health policy landscape in Washington, DC.

Prior to joining McDermott+, Josh served as lead lobbyist at the Alliance of Community Health Plans, advocating on issues pertaining to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the individual market, and prescription drug policy. He also served as lead lobbyist for the National Rural Health Association, guiding rural providers through COVID-19-era legislative activity. During this time, Josh worked with congressional leaders to secure millions of dollars dedicated to ensuring stability for the rural health safety net.

Josh began his health policy work on Capitol Hill as an aide to Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), managing his health portfolio and leading the effort to repeal the 40% excise tax on high-cost employer-sponsored health coverage (the Cadillac tax) in 2019.