Director Of Managed Care - Gentiva Health Services (Acquired By Accredo)
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Negotiated new contractual relationships for specialty products and infusion therapy services with managed care organizations. Formulated and implemented strategic business plans specific to the needs of each partnership. • Promoted self-injectables, infused as well as physician administered specialty biologics and pharmaceuticals. Therapeutic categories included: PAH, IG, Hemophilia, RA, MS, Hep C, HGH, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Anemia/Neutropenia, Lysomal Storage Disorders and Oncology.• Cultivated and developed strong business relationships with internal customers (intake, operations, reimbursement, sales) and external customers to drive market share and revenue in assigned markets.Specialty Account ManagerGentiva Health Services: 1997 - 2000*President Club for Home Infusion and Home Health Sales Award*Produced sales of chronic disease management services to all clinical referral sources including: physicians, hospitals, managed care organizations, Medicare and State Managed Medicaid programs. *Developed regional strategic sales plans and budgets, implementing with sales and operations.*Developed and conducted educational seminars for patient support groups.Regional Business ManagerQuantum Health Resources: 1994 - 1997Chronic Disease Therapy Sales