JOB SUMMARY
This job develops and executes a comprehensive strategy to apply the HCS network management model to new verticals or new markets, or refine and evolve strategies in existing markets to meet HCS goals. Performs, refines, and tracks market maturity using a combination of quantitative and qualitative measures to ascertain and pace market strategy to ensure efficacy and performance. Tracks and reports out on performance of all network management levers, including network design and reimbursement strategies. Effectively engages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with broad organizational strategies within and outside of HCS. Communicates and partners with operational and account leads to ensure timely and effective implementation.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform standardized market maturity assessments by leveraging various internal and external data sources or technologies. Make recommendations for refinement or evolution of market maturity assessment to increase effectiveness or efficiency.
Develop strategies to apply the HCS network management levers, including network design and reimbursement, to new or existing markets in line with opportunity and maturity assessment as well as SLA and performance targets. Make and vet recommendations relative to anticipated launch point (e.g. phase of the reimbursement roadmap to risk). Ensure strategic assumptions about market conditions are transparent.
Identify pacing for applications of each network management lever for greater degrees of maturity and effectiveness in a given market. Track market performance relative to strategic assumptions and identify pivot points where appropriate.
Identify the appropriate application of the HCS network management model to new verticals/provider types with immediate and long-term cost optimization and commercial potential. Guide the development and test and learn phase of these applications.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including governance committees, to ensure alignment of market strategies with broader strategic direction. Manage relationships with business line leads.
Partner with implementation and operations leads to ensure seamless transition from strategy to execution and effective progression of the market strategy.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
EXPERIENCE
Required
3 years in Healthcare OR 3 years consulting
1 year in Strategic Planning
Preferred
3 years in Business Intelligence
1 year of Client Management
1 year with Innovation
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
None
Preferred
None
SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively both individually and in groups
General experience of other MS Office applications and contract/revenue management software
Broad experience in PAC price drivers and contracting methods
Proficient in external customer negotiations of contractual language; able to assess and interpret risk, contract language nuances, operational and process-oriented situations and the impacts of each
Analysis of business problems/needs
Analytical and logical reasoning/thinking
Business case justification, Conflict management, Health insurance, Excellent multi-tasker, Innovation, Presentation delivery, Influence and persuasion, Strategy management
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
Occasionally
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
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)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
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