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Senior Consultant, Managed Care Services

Overview:

ECG is a national management consulting firm working exclusively in the healthcare industry. At ECG, our primary emphasis is on quality—in our people as well as our services—and we’re seeking others who appreciate our high standards of excellence.

What’s in It for You: Consult with Purpose

At ECG, you can have a bigger impact than you ever imagined. The work you do will help health systems deliver care more effectively and efficiently—and that’s just the beginning. We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and self-starters to collaborate across our five divisions, take on challenging projects, and find new ways to improve patient care. ECG is committed to ensuring a friendly work environment that rewards high performance and welcomes, values, and supports all people.

Join Our Managed Care Services (MCS) Division

Our MCS Division guides clients through payer strategy development, reimbursement analysis and design, contract negotiations, and other strategic and operational issues affecting commercial and government revenue streams. As part of our team, you’ll help our clients optimize their managed care portfolios and develop successful value-based reimbursement strategies and contracts.

Our MCS engagements include work with inpatient, outpatient, professional, behavioral health, post-acute, and payers. We assist clients primarily in the three areas:

Contracting and Reimbursement

Our Contracting and Reimbursement practice is an industry leader on healthcare payment reform and accountable care strategies for large, complex healthcare organizations, including major health systems and provider-owned health plans. We help our clients:

Develop innovative payment approaches.
Negotiate contracts.
Devise reimbursement strategies.
Improve revenues.

Value- and Risk-Based Payment Programs

We offer our clients comprehensive value- and risk-based payment program development services, including planning, implementing, and optimizing value-enhancing care models. Common projects include:

Value-based readiness assessments and payment design.
Care model and reimbursement strategy.
Medicare Shared Savings Program, ACO Reach, or commercial accountable care organization development.
Clinically integrated or regional affiliate network development.
Assistance with Medicaid managed care program participation.
Patient-centered medical home transformation.
Population health service organization establishment.
Support for participation in grant-funded or governmental programs.

Payer Services

Our Payer Services practice advises traditional and provider-owned insurance companies in areas such as:

Commercial insurance.
Medicare Advantage.
Medicaid managed care.
Third-party administrator services.
Provider network performance.

Your Opportunity with ECG: Senior Consultant

As a senior consultant at ECG, you’ll be an important part of our consulting team. Not only will you partner with some of the industry’s best to reach your highest goals, but you will also make a real difference in people’s lives and grow personally and professionally while doing so. Here, no two days or projects are alike, which means you’ll have a lot to learn and plenty of support to help you succeed

Your Responsibilities May Include:

Analyzing, synthesizing and interpreting data to inform client recommendations.
Using financial modeling to conduct in-depth analyses and recommend executable strategies.
Conducting stakeholder interviews.
Leading information-gathering efforts.
Assisting in developing and managing work plans, schedules, and budgets.
Defining project analyses and deliverables.
Communicating project progress and seeking input.
Developing depth of technical expertise.
Identifying follow-on opportunities and helping scope and close such engagements.
Assisting in the design and implementation of recommended solutions.
Working closely with multiple project teams and ECG senior consulting leaders.
Taking responsibility for project outcomes.
Communicating effectively with management and executive-level client staff.
Learning about ECG’s breadth of solutions and identifying those that reflect personal and professional interests.
Participating in peer and junior staff knowledge development and career advancement.
Demonstrating the ability to excel at consulting while balancing work and personal life.
Acting as an ECG ambassador within personal, professional, and alumni networks.

Our Expectations of You

3+ years of experience in healthcare consulting and/or managed care contracting and reimbursement strategies
Strong knowledge of and passion for the healthcare sector
Master’s degree in business administration and/or a health-related field; bachelor’s degree in business or a health-related field preferred
Proven track record of solving complex problems and completing challenging projects
Demonstrated diagnostic, analytical, and quantitative skills
Track record of strong client service
Demonstrated career progression with increasing responsibilities
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong written and verbal presentation skills
Ability to travel at least 30% of the time

Job Locations

Preferred locations are Boston or Washington, DC; however we will consider other locations where ECG has an office: Atanta, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, or St. Louis.

Schedule

Full time/exempt

What You Can Expect of Us

To reward our driven, innovative, and passionate employees, we’ve built a company culture that’s centered on performance. We offer an attractive compensation package, challenging work, and an entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of your career—and get out as much as you put in.

About ECG

ECG is a strategic consulting firm leading healthcare forward using knowledge and expertise built over the course of five decades to help clients see clearly where the industry is going and navigate toward success. We work as trusted, professional partners with hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and academic medical centers across the country. We thrive on delivering smart counsel and pragmatic solutions to the critical challenges facing healthcare providers. Client success is our primary objective. ECG’s national presence includes offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington, DC.

Apply now and make an impact for years to come.

To begin the recruitment process, please submit your resume via our career site at https://careers.ecgmc.com.

ECG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. People of color are encouraged to apply. We participate in E‑Verify as part of our onboarding process. Having the permanent legal right to work in the United States is a condition of employment. ECG is not currently able to provide assistance to candidates requiring sponsorship or a visa. Residents of the state of California may receive salary information for this job through this link or by contacting the recruiter directly at schavez@ecgmc.com.

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CEO of ECG Management Consultants

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By ECG Management Consultants

ECG's mission is to provide highly specialized management consulting services to healthcare clients and maintain a pattern of steady growth and profitability by developing staff with a strong commitment to high quality, client service, ethical sta...

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Hybrid, based in San Diego, CA

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023