Consultant, Healthcare Strategy & Finance - Managed Care
Forvis Mazars US · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridHealthcare$92k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Managed Care Contracting team assists provider clients in the planning and execution of their critical managed care functions, ranging from contract negotiation and modeling to rate benchmarking and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
- Support ongoing contract negotiations on behalf of clients, to include leading payor outreach and ongoing communications, regular follow-up efforts, transmitting and summarizing initial proposals and counterproposals clearly and concisely, executing contract language review and redlining, and summarizing negotiated rates and terms
- Develop and refine financial models to evaluate reimbursement scenarios, contribute to rate benchmarking engagements, and support negotiations
- Attend, and occasionally lead, routine client meetings, document conversation points & takeaways, and identify and complete follow-up items where appropriate
- Prepare client deliverables, aligning with firm standards for content accuracy, structural clarity, and visual presentation
- Conduct market research initiatives, synthesizing findings into strategic briefs that inform internal project direction and enhance the value of client-facing deliverables
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred
- Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field, 2+ years of relevant work experience in the healthcare industry
- Experience in managed care contracting and/or revenue cycle or healthcare consulting
- Proficient experience in Excel and/or other analytics platforms
Qualifications
- Data-driven, client service-focused candidate with a strong interest in provider contracting and contract negotiations
Skills
- Data analysis and modeling skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Benefits
Forvis Mazars, LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Group health plan benefits
- 401(K)
- Profit-sharing contributions
- Flexible time off
- Parenthood leave
Pay
Forvis Mazars, LLP offers a competitive salary range for this role, which is based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. The salary range for this role is $91,600 to $152,600 annually.
Schedule
Full-time position.