What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payer Policy and Strategy Analyst position at University of Vermont Medical Center?
Provides analytical support for managed care contracting and value-based payment strategy. Monitors payer policies, reimbursement trends, market developments, and contract performance to support decision-making.
Reports To: Payer Contracting, Policy & Regulatory Counsel
Key Responsibilities
Market Intelligence
* Monitor payer policy bulletins and reimbursement changes.
* Track industry and market trends.
* Benchmark contract performance against market standards.
Analytics
* Perform reimbursement and contract impact analyses.
* Develop negotiation support materials.
* Model proposed payment methodologies.
Reporting
* Produce regular contract performance reports and dashboards.
* Support dashboards for payer and value-based initiatives.
* Analyze payer trends.
Strategic Support
* Support contract negotiations and payer strategy development.
* Conduct competitive analyses.
* Identify opportunities for revenue optimization and risk reduction.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, Economics, or related field.
* 3-5 years healthcare analytics experience.
* Strong Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization skills.
* Understanding of managed care reimbursement and value-based payment models.
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.