Tonya Saffer
About Tonya Saffer
Tonya Saffer serves as the Head of Government Affairs and Market Access at Outset Medical, Inc. She has extensive experience in health policy, having held significant roles at organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation and the National Health Council.
Current Role at Outset Medical
Tonya Saffer serves as the Head of Government Affairs and Market Access at Outset Medical, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing government relations and ensuring market access for the company's innovative medical technologies. Her expertise in health policy and market dynamics supports Outset Medical's mission to improve patient care in the healthcare system.
Previous Experience in Health Policy
Before joining Outset Medical, Tonya Saffer held several significant positions in health policy. She worked at the National Kidney Foundation as the Senior Health Policy Director from 2013 to 2018, where she led initiatives related to chronic kidney disease. Additionally, she served as the Vice President for Health Policy at the same organization from 2018 to 2019. Her experience also includes roles at the National Health Council and DaVita Kidney Care.
Educational Background
Tonya Saffer graduated with honors from Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She furthered her education at The George Washington University, where she obtained a Master of Public Health with a focus on Health Policy. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in health policy and government affairs.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to her professional roles, Tonya Saffer has contributed to public health initiatives as an adviser on the Montgomery County, MD Commission on Health, appointed by the County Executive in 2013. She has also advised healthcare companies and nonprofits on policy and market dynamics during her tenure at Avalere Health, where she managed the Reimbursement and Product Commercialization practice.
Leadership in Health Organizations
Tonya Saffer has demonstrated leadership in various health organizations. She co-chaired the Health Reform Action Team at the National Health Council from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she held multiple roles at Dialysis Patient Citizens, including Deputy Director and Interim Executive Director, where she focused on advocacy and policy initiatives for dialysis patients.