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Minneapolis, MN, US

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Working closely with large healthcare systems to manage/negotiate complex contracting and value-based reimbursement strategies. Engage operational leaders on market strategy and trends to ensure Medica's network(s) meet the high expectations of our members we serve.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

NeuGen HealthCentral/Western WI Contract ManagerFebruary 2017 - PresentMadison, Wisconsin AreaRegional Contract Manager for the Central/Western Wisconsin provider markets.NeuGen Health is a not-for-profit health insurance company based in Madison,Wisconsin.- Lead Negotiator (e.g. proposal development & execution) for the Provider Relations/ Delivery System.

• Director, PPO of a privately owned health insurance company located in Bloomington, MN. America’s PPO, the first PPO in the nation, today has over 54,000 doctors, specialists, therapists and 290 hospitals under direct.
• Identify and analyze potential third party PPO network partners and negotiate service agreements in accordance with established guidelines.
• Oversee current contractual rates and recommend any changes to maximize revenue.
• Develop growth-centered relationships with existing PPO network partners and third party vendors to improve service offering and expand savings opportunities.
• Coordinate and deliver information on all aspects of PPO Networks and PPO Network products with Sales and Marketing teams to support their efforts.
• Develop and oversee implementation of new relationships to maximize effective use for optimal results.

• Contract Negotiator / Manager of a privately owned health insurance company located in Golden Valley, MN. PreferredOne has more than 350 employees, administers insurance coverage and third-party administrator (TPA).
• Responsible for successfully leading and negotiating/managing multiple complex HMO and PPO contracts with large healthcare systems, primary and specialty medical groups, hospitals, and ancillary providers for.
• Continuously working to develop and implement complex total-cost-of-care strategies to ‘bend the curve’ of the quickly increasing healthcare cost.
• Establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with a variety of leaders within the healthcare business community.
• Chair of the Employee Appreciation & Diversity Committee.

Lakeville, MN

Owner of a locally based retail franchise utilizing state-of-the-art technology to remanufacture high-quality inkjet and toner cartridges. Responsibilities included:· Managing Overall Daily Store Operations · Inventory Charge Creation and Management· Continuously Expanding Business-to-Business Retail Relationships · Managing Sales/Revenue Statistics·.

Minneapolis, MN

• Midwest Regional Sales Manager for this national healthcare exchange organization, focused on solving inequities in the leased-network sector of the Managed Care Industry. Responsible for network.
• Developed and implemented a dynamic marketing plan resulting in the most profitable region of participating physicians in the country.
• Cultivated business opportunities and established relationships with providers, IPA administrators, and local medical societies.
• Drove the Minnesota region to profitability through numerous high revenue contracts.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Finance

Fellow, Academy For Healthcare Management (Fahm)