Job Opportunity at Highmark Inc
Job Summary : This job supports the matrixed strategic design and analytical approach to reimbursement. To be successful, the incumbent will work closely with stakeholders across the enterprise in the development and implementation of an integrated roadmap for the introduction and delivery of new and innovative reimbursement models across all of Highmark's markets and lines of business. This will require aligning new models to the health plan's strategic objectives based on a deep understanding of innovation and industry trends in both the commercial and government lines of business. This team will be responsible for supporting development and maintaining models that will drive both the return on investment and other decisions on the payer partnership constructs. These new approaches require new operational capabilities, and this team is responsible for identifying those gaps, building requirements to drive the development of new capabilities, and tying them to Highmark's strategic capability roadmap. They will need to work effectively across teams to inform and influence change to drive adoption and ROI realization. Critical partners include Advanced Analytics, Contracting, Market and Provider support teams, Actuary, Finance, Highmark Health Solutions, Health Plan Operations.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to : involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
- Develop the overall conceptualization, strategy alignment, financial models, and high-level design of new reimbursement models for both government and private payers.
- Work in a Health Economist approach to build and maintain analytical models that performs evaluation of reimbursement models.
- Develop and maintains strategic provider relationships to understand the current health care delivery state, readiness for change, test value based programming concepts and components, identify key partners, identify and proactively communicate market transformation concepts with provider and professional advocacy societies and key thought leaders.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education :
Required : Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or Related FieldSubstitutions : 6 years of relevant work experiencePreferred : Master's Degree in Business or Healthcare AdministrationExperience :
Minimum : 7 years Healthcare, Healthcare Insurance, Consulting or related area + 3 years Value-based reimbursement, through managed care contracting, provider reimbursement, consulting, population health delivery or related areas + 4 years Research and strategic planning around emerging trends in reimbursement, network, and payment model design.Preferred : 5 years Familiarity with alternative care model designs, alternative reimbursement models, and provider / health plan quality programs.Skills :
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.Ability to manage multiple, complex projects within prescribed timelines.Proficient in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project management software.High level of autonomy and self-direction, to guide reimbursement model design from concept through to execution.Strong financial background and analytical skills with a deep understanding of the economic drivers of healthcare.Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions :
Position Type : Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Frequently Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees) Does Not Apply Physical work site required YesLifting : up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds RarelyPay Range Minimum : $126,400.00 Pay Range Maximum : $236,000.00
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