Alyssa Neumann, MPH, is director of federal affairs at the National Association of ACOs, working on a diverse portfolio of federal policy issues affecting accountable care entities and value-based payment arrangements. Alyssa leads NAACOS’ work on quality, primary care payment, patient engagement, and community partnerships, and supports the organization’s members with regulatory issues affecting participation in Medicare’s value-based programs. Having a longstanding focus on improving our health care system, Alyssa received a Master of Public Health in health policy and management from the George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Sociology from the University of South Florida. In their spare time, Alyssa enjoys volunteering with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, spending time with their dog and cat, and pursuing creative projects.