Mark Szymala Email & Phone Number

Austin, TX, US

• Responsible for spearheading relationships with key cross category vendors across the North American and global market, crafting go to market plans to achieve growth objectives while promoting a positive a.
• Leading the charge in establishing and nurturing pivotal vendor partnerships across both North American and international markets specializing in business continuity, infrastructure and cyber security.
• Devising and executing market entry strategies to drive growth targets while ensuring a rewarding experience for vendors and partners within the Pax8 ecosystem.
• Propelling vendor development and market penetration in North America.
• Crafting and executing vendor-specific business strategies to foster profitable revenue enhancement.
• Spotting and capitalizing on opportunities for vendor product diversification across Pax8’s global presence, thereby augmenting revenue by promoting vendor growth, upselling, cross-selling, and acquiring new strategic.

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

• Oversaw day to day operations, physician, vendor and network expansion, marketing growth strategy, business development, and fostered alliances in the market. Was in charge of 3 direct reports. Responsible for.
• Oversaw client operations, physician network expansion, and marketing growth strategy, resulting in increased revenue and market share.
• Managed and nurtured relationships with enterprise clients, consistently meeting and exceeding KPIs and quotas.
• Created comprehensive provider and client manuals to standardize processes across five states.
• Organized successful health fairs and sales engagement events, boosting brand recognition and health plan membership.
• Implemented tailored sales and marketing campaigns to drive membership growth and client engagement.

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed provider network and facilitated membership growth. Conducted compliance audits and regulatory reviews. 15 direct reports. Responsible for department budget staffing and resource allocation, as well as value.
• Led provider network management and account management strategies to drive membership growth.
• Conducted compliance audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Managed a team of 15 direct reports, overseeing performance, mentorship, and hiring.
• Negotiated contractual arrangements, resulting in favorable revenue streams.
• Led initiatives with technical teams to design new tools and dashboard concepts that enhanced reporting efficiency by improving data and metrics visibility.

Deerfield, IL

• Managed 10 large contracts generating $500M in revenue. Set pricing strategy and developed risk mitigation plans. Optimized revenue associated with contract and client performance.
• Managed $500M in revenue from 10 large contracts, optimizing pricing strategy and risk mitigation.
• Presented proposals and market analysis to governing committees, resulting in successful contract amendments.
• Led a cross-functional team of pricing analysts, compliance analysts, and sales individuals on organizing deal strategy.
• Negotiated contractual terms to optimize financial revenue output, collaborating closely with the legal department.
• Developed strategies to enhance territory market share and profitability.

200 E Randolph, Chicago IL 60601

• Executed pay-for-performance agreements and conducted C-level, stake holder negotiations. Led strategic planning efforts and managed key client partnerships. Responsible for monitoring contract and pay for performance.
• Executed pay-for-performance agreements and led negotiations with C-level stakeholders.
• Managed key client partnerships, ensuring successful metric achievement.
• Improved quality of care and patient experience through data analysis and provider incentive programs.
• Acted as a subject matter consultant for state/government program-based measures and preventive health topics.
• Enhanced client satisfaction and profitability through provider incentive programs.

West Loop, Chicago

• Negotiated contractual agreements with individual practices, hospital systems, and ancillary providers. Monitored performance and optimized marketing and sales opportunities. Implemented key account strategies..
• Negotiated contractual agreements with providers, achieving company growth targets.
• Renegotiated network agreements and established a subsidiary under Family Health Network.
• Focused on improving Group/IPA financial performance through data analysis and risk contract management.
• Supported efforts to improve provider network performance, resulting in increased profitability.
• Engaged current partnerships into utilizing organizational tools and systems to provide insight and recommendations into populational health.

Chicago IL

• Contributed to launch and renewal of County Care program at largest level 1 trauma hospital in the City of Chicago. Was vital component to promoting hospital contract renewal for the next 3 years. Key contributor in.
• Participated in generating revenue for the organization by utilizing revenue cycle management systems, programs, and solutions.
• Co-established and implemented a statewide program named County Care to improve patient insurance user experience.
• Promoted from Department Support Specialist to Healthcare Representative, providing direct patient interaction.
• Maintained and updated financial reporting database including Excel based formatting for accurate debt reconciliation.
• Was instrumental in saving the revenue associated with the hospital patient population which otherwise would not have been reconciled and collected on.

Cook County Stroger Hospital, Chicago IL

• Assisted patients/clients with Medicaid, Social Security, Disability claims.
• Processed 24hr/ Nurse Census reports for Healthcare Representatives/ Assistant District Managers.
• Monitored and updated client accounts based on status in hospital.
• Maintained constant communication between Social Security Office, Department of Human Services and Medical Field Operations and applicant.
• Assisted various departments based on necessity in their day to day role.
• Managed various databases to house patient and financial information.