Population Health Manager

Population Health Department Manager

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, a Certified Great Place to Work and wonderful place to make a difference, is seeking a Population Health Department Manager to join our team of mission-minded healthcare professionals.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Population Health Manager is the leader responsible for developing and overseeing population health strategies and ensuring alignment with Value-Based Care (VBC) contracts. This role focuses on achieving population health goals through efficient use of resources and by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes, optimize performance under VBC contracts, and fulfill Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement population health strategies to align with VBC goals and objectives.
• Oversee the Population Health Program team members to ensure effective execution of population health initiatives.
• Lead the Population Health Steering Committee to guide strategic planning and implementation of population health initiatives.
• Act as a liaison with operational leadership to develop an integrated population health model that aligns with organizational goals.
• Meet regularly with payers to discuss contract performance, negotiate terms, and strengthen partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with VBC contracts and reporting requirements, including timely updates to payer platforms.
• Manage vendor partnerships for care management services, including chronic disease management and care management, ensuring alignment with population health goals and organizational objectives.
• Analyze population health data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, adjusting strategies as needed to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders, external partners, and payers to strengthen population health efforts and achieve desired results.
• Coordinate and manage activities related to Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) renewal, ensuring compliance with NCQA standards and submission of necessary documentation.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to population health, VBC, and PCMH requirements.

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