Director, Clinically Integrated Network Operations

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Director of CIN Operations to lead CIN strategy, care coordination, and network performance in a value-based care environment. You will partner with executives to drive payer contracts and program growth, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing CIN budgets, analyzing utilization trends, and driving population health and risk-stratified care programs across multiple lines of business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, nursing, or related field.
• 5+ years in healthcare or related field.
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and population health.

Responsibilities

• Develop CIN operational strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee CIN operations, care coordination, and provider engagement.
• Lead data-driven performance improvement and reporting.
• Manage budgets, shared savings models, and cost containment.
• Ensure CMS and regulatory compliance and quality monitoring.
• Collaborate with payers, physicians, and hospitals for contracts.
• Translate analytics into actionable CIN performance improvements.

Skills

Value-based care knowledge

Healthcare analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

EHR systems

Population health

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's in Business

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Director, Clinically Integrated Network Operations Days - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Director of CIN Operations is responsible for overseeing the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the organization’s Clinically Integrated Network(s) (CIN) and other affiliated network organizations. This role ensures effective care coordination, population health management, regulatory compliance, and achievement of quality and cost targets under value-based care payment and care models. Must have strong background in contracting, and managing, complex value-based reimbursement models across multiple lines of business (LOB) (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Commercial, etc.) and through multi-party (hospitals, physicians, allied health providers, etc) entities.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute CIN operational strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Partner with executive leadership to drive value-based care initiatives
• Coordinate all board and governance related activities of the CINDR
• Lead growth and optimization of CIN programs and payer contracts

Operations Management

• Oversee daily CIN operations, including care coordination, network performance, and provider engagement
• Implement workflows to improve efficiency and patient outcomes
• Monitor and improve operational KPIs

Population Health & Care Management

• Direct population health strategies, including risk stratification and care management programs
• Ensure effective transitions of care and chronic disease management initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to improve quality outcomes

Financial Performance

• Manage CIN budgets, shared savings/loss models, and cost containment strategies
• Analyze utilization, cost trends, and financial performance
• Identify opportunities for savings while maintaining quality care

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CMS and other regulatory requirements
• Monitor quality metrics (e.g., HEDIS, CMS ACO measures)
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and reporting

Data & Analytics

• Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvement
• Oversee reporting dashboards and performance tracking
• Translate data insights into actionable operational strategies

Provider & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with physicians, hospitals, and network providers
• Support provider education on value-based care and CIN performance
• Collaborate with payers and external partners

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 5 or more years of healthcare or related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 3 or more years of experience in CIN, population health, or value-based care leadership.
• 4 or more years of experience with CMS ACO programs (e.g., MSSP)

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong knowledge of value-based care models and healthcare reimbursement
• Experience with healthcare analytics and performance metrics
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Financial acumen and strategic planning expertise
• Familiarity with EHR systems and population health platforms

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-54387

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.