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Appleton, Wi

Appleton, Wi

Exchange and Health Care Reform Program Manager of a rapidly growing transparent pharmacy benefit management company.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

- Played key role in developing, implementing and strategically positioning product lines in the marketplace with special emphasis on healthcare reform product initiatives.- Routinely monitored, analyzed, and interpreted federal publications related to the Affordable Care Act, healthcare reform, and annual HHS Benefit and Payment Parameters to brief leadership on findings, recommend actions, and advise on future product design.- Regularly participated in federal conference calls in support and development of healthcare.gov operations. Served as company's healthcare reform expert resource.- Conducted regular, in-depth market research, analysis, and forecasting to evaluate company position in the marketplace and develop responsive, actionable plans.- Managed Product Development and Marketing staff, consistently collaborating with them in the development of professional and personal goals.- Led multidisciplinary teams in special projects, including: HIOS, RBIS, and QHP templates submissions.- Regularly presented on behalf of the company internally and externally. - Leveraged technological resources to support sales, retention and service goals.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

- Coordinated and helped facilitate employer transitions into both the company and new services.- Served as the primary employer resource for urgent/complex claims/service issues.- Compiled and analyzed health plan data to brief internal/external executives and recommend future benefit strategies.- Regularly facilitated meetings and presentations.- Provided superior customer service and account management at the member, group, and agent levels to retain large group fully-insured and self-funded accounts.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

- Successfully attained sales goals.- Managed client contact system to identify and strategically and continually contact clients and prospects.- Assisted in the procurement of large group employer RFPs.- Developed and advanced excellent relationships with external agency partners and internal departments.- Educated clients and agents on the use of WPS web-based productivity tools and resources.