Wayne Abe Email & Phone Number

Gilbert, Az, Us

Senior Contract Negotiator focused on managing a book of business consisting of $53M in Revenue and $61M in Expenses. Conducts financial data analysis, engages in negotiations with external vendors, drafts contracts, tracks and implements agreements into production. Collaborates with matrix partners to position Anthem as an industry leader providing high quality and affordable healthcare.• Negotiated and managed InterPlan contracts for 150+ accounts, resulting in:o $8M+ expense… Show more Senior Contract Negotiator focused on managing a book of business consisting of $53M in Revenue and $61M in Expenses. Conducts financial data analysis, engages in negotiations with external vendors, drafts contracts, tracks and implements agreements into production. Collaborates with matrix partners to position Anthem as an industry leader providing high quality and affordable healthcare.• Negotiated and managed InterPlan contracts for 150+ accounts, resulting in:o $8M+ expense reduction. $53M+ in custom revenue.• Reduced cost margin with a single vendor by 35%. • Identified and negotiated $1.78M in cost reduction opportunities including $170K for largest client in the nation.• Collaborated with team to negotiate InterPlan contracts and provide strategic recommendations to achieve 1M membership increase over 3 years and $450M in annual revenue with an operating gain of $244M. Show less

Managed national provider network availability and accessibility intel. Served as subject matter expert and provided internal and external matrix partners with network insight and strategic recommendations.• Collaborated with national workgroup to design the Provider Network Alert System, a national tool to communicate healthcare provider network participation changes as a result of contract negotiations.• Consulted large national clients by conducting provider network accessibility and… Show more Managed national provider network availability and accessibility intel. Served as subject matter expert and provided internal and external matrix partners with network insight and strategic recommendations.• Collaborated with national workgroup to design the Provider Network Alert System, a national tool to communicate healthcare provider network participation changes as a result of contract negotiations.• Consulted large national clients by conducting provider network accessibility and availability analysis and strategic recommendations to aid employees with healthcare accessibility challenges. Show less

Oversaw all business functions including Strategy, Product Manufacturing, Packaging and Distribution, Sales, Client Development, Marketing, and Accounting.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Master Certificate, Hospitality Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Healthcare Management