Keith Ellis Email & Phone Number

St. Louis

Executes the network development & value-based contracting strategy for market(s). Act as a Subject Matter Expert for provider networks, provider reimbursement models, incentive payment models, and model contract language. Contribute to establishing and providing oversight of the department's policies, procedures, and practices. Negotiate contracts.

Greater St. Louis Area

Accountable for supporting the operating results and growth of the Cigna Medicare Advantage provider network in the Kansas, Missouri, and Southern Illinois service area (Kansas City and St. Louis). Manage a team with responsibility for the performance management of the network. Support market strategies and serve as the main point of contact for providers.

United States

Identify, negotiate and manage Tier 1 large, high performing provider systems and vendor partnerships.

Greater St. Louis Area

Directed strategic network business development, value based and standard provider contracting, along with the operational maintenance of those networks and contracts. Worked with and established relationships with key leaders at BJC HealthCare, Mercy Health System, SSM Managed Care, and St. Luke’s PHO, to negotiate and maintain cost effective competitive.

Greater St. Louis Area

Developed the “New Provider Relations Model II” in conjunction with Medical Directors to improve relationships with Key, High Volume Physicians.

Greater St. Louis Area

Maintained working relationships with large provider networks and facilities. Handled complex administrative issues affecting providers and their interaction contractually with plan.