Director of Managed Care Contracting and Value-Based Care Programs

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Johns Hopkins Health Plans (JHHP) is the managed care and health services business of Johns Hopkins Medicine. JHHP is a $3.2B business serving nearly 500,000 members with lines of business in Medicaid, Medicare, commercial, military health, health solutions, and venture investments. JHHP is a leader in provider sponsored health plans-backed by the clinical expertise of Johns Hopkins Medicine-and is poised for future growth.

Many organizations talk about transforming the future of healthcare, at Johns Hopkins Health Plans, we are setting the pace for change within the healthcare industry. We develop innovative, analytics-driven health programs in collaboration with provider partners to drive improved quality and better health outcomes for our members and the communities we serve. If you are interested in improving how healthcare is delivered and have a passion to be at the forefront of change, JHHP is the place to call home.

Job Responsibilities:

Reports to the AVP, Network Management and is responsible for the overall direction and management of the contracting value-based care (VBC) and network development strategies. Responsibilities include negotiating provider reimbursement rates and contract terms, developing value-based care arrangements, planning, directing, organizing and evaluating the implementation of strategic objectives to ensure access to a quality cost efficient comprehensive provider network. Oversight and monitoring of network development and provider contracting. Ensures that cost containment initiatives are met for all LOB's. Formulates and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual and accreditation standards and requirements. Acts as corporate authority on all reimbursement and payment methodologies, including incentive and Value-Based Care programs.

Role Accountabilities:

• Responsible for oversight of network development, recruitment, contracting and retention activities.
• Develop contract negotiation strategy to meet Strategic Goals.
• With guidance, expand JHHP Value- Based Care program by partnering with new health care systems within Maryland and targeted states; implement programs and strategies related to manage care contracts.
• Lead, develop and implement alternative payment methodologies (shared savings, risk sharing bundle arrangements)
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance, business Line of Business leads, operations and legal, to manage financial and operational, and legal provisions of the contracts. Implement contracting processes to effectively manage and maintain contract proposal, renewals and analysis, contract execution and configuration.
• Knowledge of commercial products and government programs including Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare.
• Assess market readiness in targeted states for network development and expansion
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements related to applicable state law
• Provide supervision and mentoring of Contracting Managers and staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Master's degree in business in health care administration preferred.
• Work requires a professional level of knowledge in business administration and/or management as normally acquired through 7-10 years managed care/health care experience with at least five of those years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of complex managed care concepts, including provider recruitment, network development, and managed care contractual process; including alternative reimbursement models associated with incentive and risk-based programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of value-based care reimbursement models. Healthcare contract experience in commercial and government contracting.
• Knowledge of multi-state and federal regulatory requirements. Broad contracting experience in unregulated markets.

Salary Range: $170,000 per year - $190,000 per year. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.