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Executive VP, Payer Development and Strategy

Rogers Behavioral Health
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Oconomowoc
Aug 14, 2025
Position Summary:
The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Payor Development and Strategy is accountable for the planning and execution of a national strategy to expand access to our specialty behavioral health services. Developing collaborative payor relationships is critical to the success of this role, as is the ability to identify value-based opportunities. The ability to communicate and present outcomes-based treatment models to partner with insurance plans, employers, purchasing groups, healthcare providers and community-based partnerships as necessary.

The EVP of Payor Development and Strategy will lead organizational efforts to build and expand partnerships with payors and other healthcare channel collaborators. This role will be accountable for leading a high-performing team dedicated to achieving organizational reimbursement goals and introducing new revenue opportunities. The EVP will plan, execute, and oversee initiatives derived from the organizational strategy to assess and be proactive to market trends, reinforce a deep knowledge of the healthcare landscape, and optimize service model offerings to partners. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as a senior leader and advisor to the organization on payor engagement activities and needs. Ensure alignment of the clinical & medical value proposition at the intersection of the organization's mission, service priorities, and financial goals. Acting as an organizational sponsor in key managed care, and other, partner relationships that foster long-lasting, value-add connections. Possess and demonstrate an innate ability to navigate complex environments and organizations.
  • Build the framework and strategy for senior-level engagement with payer organizations to promote access and mutually beneficial patient care results
  • Proactively design, propose, and develop innovative payer arrangements (ie-value-based care, risk-sharing, network growth, etc.) projecting financial impact and reporting on results
  • Establish a multi-year revenue growth pipeline and valuation methodology to prioritize execution of initiatives
  • Oversee contract negotiations, including schedules, milestones, targets and deliverables
  • Build and lead team monitoring of Key Performance Indicators, market/competitive dynamics, trending reports, and ad hoc deliverables that yield accurate, meaningful results
  • Build process' to ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and payer contract term requirements
  • Communication and professional conduct
    • Written and verbal skills demonstrate succinctness and clarity around complex issues.
    • Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to inquires and to project completion.
    • Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of professional administrative and technical staff at all levels within the organization.
    • Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with focus on solution.
    • Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same
    • Project professional image by wearing appropriate professional attire
  • Knowledge of acceptable business practices
    • Adherence to administrative reporting structure and procedures
    • Decision-making through risk assessment and management
    • Ability to delegate responsibly and effectively.
    • Sound professional judgement including resourcefulness, initiative, discretion, integrity, and thoroughness.
    • Ability to work in a changing, ambiguous, and fast-paced environment.
    • Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner
  • Manage group and department rapport
    • Promote a team environment, leading by example and by participating in workload completion when necessary.
    • Interact with employees in a sensitive, positive manner.
    • Provide mentorship and coaching to have challenging employee conversations when necessary.
    • Communicate with employees promptly when incidents arise that may be a detriment to their performance or to the organization in general.
    • Assist employees in professional growth.
    • Develop performance standards by which employees can be measured, including competence within areas of responsibility.
    • Perform employee evaluations in a timely manner

Additional Job Description:

Physical/Mental Demands
  • Position requires walking, sitting and standing. Lifting is moderate; must be capable of lifting a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Reaching, handling, grasping and manual dexterity are necessary to operate various equipment.
  • Verbal and hearing ability are required to interact with staff, consultants, patients and family members of patients. Numerical ability is required to maintain records and operate a computer.
  • Tact is required to interact effectively with employees and professional staff. Logical thinking and discretion required to make decisions in initiating and implementing policies and procedures and standards.
  • Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal and auditory skills and abilities.
  • Must be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment physical.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration/Management or other related field required
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Healthcare Administration/Management preferred
  • 10+ years progressive experience in development role with proven track record of returning improved results
  • 7+ years experience in healthcare or managed care environment, demonstrating strong understanding of payor operations and relations
  • Experience in behavioral health, direct-to-employer, value-based, and network/referral contracting
  • Superb knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, healthcare finance, and integrated care delivery models
  • Self-starter and demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal, relationship management oral, written and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to foster collaboration between healthcare entities.
  • Strong analytical skills that result in data-driven recommendations.
  • Proficient with Excel, Word, and presentation applications.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee share program
  • Life/disability insurance
  • Flex spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

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