Payer Strategies Manager Acute Contract Negotiations

Universal Health Services; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Manager - Payer Strategies (Acute) to support 10 hospitals (9 in Texas, 1 in Oklahoma). You will manage contract negotiations, analyze financial terms, and coordinate implementation of renegotiated agreements to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement.

You will collaborate with Finance and Data Analytics to monitor contract performance, protect market share, and drive strategy across the Revenue Cycle and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years in a healthcare organization or health insurance with contract negotiations.
• Experience in a large healthcare organization or academic medical center preferred.
• Proven track record in contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full contract negotiation cycle for hospital and physician contracts.
• Guide rate proposals and negotiation approaches.
• Coordinate implementation of new or renegotiated contracts and ensure compliance.
• Partner with Revenue Cycle, Finance, and Operations on performance metrics.
• Lead Joint Operations Committee meetings with payors.
• Develop tools and reports to monitor contract performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Payer relations

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Contract language

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Healthcare administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Calendar applications

Email applications

Managed care databases

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Manager - Payer Strategies (Acute) to support 10 hospitals (9 in Texas, 1 in Oklahoma). You will manage contract negotiations, analyze financial terms, and coordinate implementation of renegotiated agreements to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement.

You will collaborate with Finance and Data Analytics to monitor contract performance, protect market share, and drive strategy across the Revenue Cycle and Operations teams.