Network Optimization Lead

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Description

The Network Optimization Lead oversees various efforts involving highly complex data analysis and consultation projects/contracts. The Network Optimization Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

Responsibilities

R-293086 Network Optimization Lead (Medicaid, Network Contracting) Remote

The Network Optimization Lead, Louisiana Medicaid, is responsible for driving network optimization and value, while also managing compliance with network requirements, including network adequacy, in the Louisiana Department of Health of Medicaid Managed Care Contract. The Lead will support the analysis of provider network performance to inform contracting and terminations, work closely with the Provider Relations team to understand and address network operational issues, and advise on network composition. The Lead will integrate data from multiple sources to produce requested or required data elements. This position works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. This is a collaborative role requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills, independence, tactical execution on strategy, and attention to detail. This position reports to the Director, Network Optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to strategy for Louisiana Medicaid provider network, including contracting approaches, unique partnerships, to assure long term mutually successful provider relationships

Analyze internal and external data, as well as market intelligence information to inform network operations activities

Monitor network adequacy data to inform targeted contracting opportunities and manage resolution process in the event of network terminations

Manage provider network strategic initiatives and their tactical execution, ensuring alignment to financial, operational and clinical goals

Participate and contribute to network governance meetings to proactively identify network issues, ensure compliance with Louisiana Department of Health Medicaid requirements, and support network operations

Monitor performance against key performance indicators and contractual commitments and requirements to ensure compliance. Work with health plan leadership to drive operational efficiencies and improve performance

Solve complex business challenges

Help to create and maintain network dashboard

Work collaboratively with Chief Operating Officer, Provider Services Director, health plan finance, and clinical and quality teams to achieve strategic goals and priorities

R-293086 Network Optimization Lead (Medicaid, Network Contracting) Remote

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

5 years of experience in Medicaid managed care operations, network contracting, network operations and/or network development

Expertise in assessing complex data sets and performing root cause analysis

Demonstrated skills in executing on strategic playbooks or roadmaps in alignment with organizational goals

Proven expertise in driving operational efficiencies and management of timelines and processes. Highly adept at managing processes from concept to completion ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-target results.

Ability to identify, structure and solve complex business problems

In-depth experience in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivots, charts, graphs, etc.

Experience operating in matrixed environment

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication and presentation skills with proven experience writing and delivering presentations to members of the management team.

Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Understanding of Louisiana Department of Health contractual requirements, and provider landscape

1 year of experience in SQL, SAS, or other data systems

Knowledge of Humana's internal policies, procedures, and systems

Additional information

Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm CST Monday through Friday with the flexibility to work weekends, holidays and/or mandatory overtime based on business needs

Training: Online Training - 1 Week

Work Location (Address): Work at Home/Remote - Nationwide

# of Direct Reports: TBD

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com