Health Plan Network Strategy Director

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Health Plan Network Strategy Director managing provider contracts and ensuring compliance across major market. Building partnerships and optimizing healthcare networks for efficiency and cost.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead negotiations for high-value provider contracts with major hospital systems; own complex contract modeling and network adequacy technologies.
  • Oversee contract performance audits and remediation strategies, collaborating with Actuarial, Finance, and Medical Economics teams.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, proactively identifying and closing access gaps.
  • Lead due diligence for network development in expansion markets and identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Align negotiated rates with budgeted medical cost trends and support forecasting for unit cost increases.
  • Analyze claims data and market dynamics to guide contract negotiations and enhance "cost-of-care" strategies.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with integrated delivery systems and provider organizations.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of combined experience in managed care, provider contracting, network operations, and health plan operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
  • Direct experience within a Health Plan or Managed Care Organization is required.
  • Experience with Jiva and HRP is a significant plus.
  • Deep knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including fee-for-service, risk sharing, and capitation.

Benefits:

  • Candidates must reside in one of the following states: NM, CA, IL, ND, NY, OH, WA, or WY.
  • Remote Status: This position is 100% remote.
  • Citizenship: Candidates must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.