Senior Manager, Value-Based Care Contracting (Louisiana)

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Summary The Senior Manager of Network Management is a critical role in advancing the organization’s Value-Based Contracting (VBC) strategy for the Louisiana Medicaid Market.   This position is essential to developing and managing provider relationships that drive improved health outcomes, cost efficiency, and compliance with state and federal Medicaid obligations. Directs groups to manage provider contract performance and supports the development and implementation of strategic, value-based contract relationships. Applies highly developed knowledge to negotiate Network contracts with healthcare providers, establish reimbursement rates, service agreements, and performance metrics. Advises on provider performance, network adequacy, geographical coverage, and member satisfaction, and makes necessary network modifications or expansions. Implement improvement initiatives to ensure that network providers meet all applicable regulatory and quality standards. Develops and expands the network, identifying and contracting with healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, specialists, and ancillary service providers. Conducts market analysis, assesses competitive positioning, and recommends strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Interfaces with the finance team on budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting, to manage the financial aspects of provider network management. Consults with internal teams, including medical directors, operations managers, and network development professionals, to align provider network performance goals and objectives. Provides continuous recommendations to senior leadership to guide decision-making and ensure close alignment with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.

Minimum 7 years of experience in provider network management, contract negotiations, or value-based contracting within Medicaid or managed care programs. Strong understanding of Medicaid reimbursement models, value-based care, and risk sharing arrangements. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and quality performance data and implement process improvements.  Experience with provider performance measurement, quality improvement and building strong provider partnerships. Reside in the Louisiana market.

Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills Adept at collaboration and teamwork Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills Adept at business intelligence Education Bachelor’s degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification. Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $67,900.00 - $149,328.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.    Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in