Healthcare Development Partners · 2 months ago
ACO Practice Consultant
Healthcare Development Partners is seeking a driven and personable ACO Practice Consultant to support the operations of their high-performing Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The Consultant will work directly with physician practices to implement, monitor, and enhance ACO programs, focusing on building relationships and improving healthcare quality.
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Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with ACO physicians and practice staff
Serve as the trusted and knowledgeable ACO contact for participating practices
Develop and strengthen relationships with each practice’s “ACO Superstar”
Execute on strategic and tactical directives from the CEO and President
Actively drive ACO initiatives that directly result in shared savings, improved healthcare quality and/or increased beneficiary satisfaction
Implement and support the ACO programs with a focus on consistency, performance improvement and compliance
Assist in the design and launch of new ACO initiatives that improve care outcomes and lower the total cost of care
Monitor and respond to Key Performance Indicator (“KPI”) trends to improve ACO and practice-level performance
Ensure ACO physicians practices have the proper training, tools and access to ACO analytics
Track ACO program deployment status and adjust priorities to meet milestones
Escalate concerns and issues to the Executive Team
Build and maintain relationships with hospitals and post-acute care providers
Develop and strengthen relationships case management and discharge teams at hospitals and post-acute care facilities to support continuity of care
Facilitate beneficiary transitions of care and monitor Health Information Exchange (“HIE”) alerts
Assist in the onboarding and transformation efforts for new physician practices
Promote and grow the ACO sponsorship program, which supports ACO engagement and strategic initiatives
Identify and cultivate potential sponsors and explore ways to improve the ACO Sponsorship Program
Engage current sponsors and work to enhance their participation in the ACO Sponsorship program
Plan, track and complete multiple projects across ACO practices
Track project milestones and facilitate completion
Identify any risks and resolve them or escalate to the Executive Team
Coordinate with the Executive Team to ensure clear communication and successful project completion
Use data to identify high-opportunity areas and emerging trends for ACO cost savings and quality improvement
Regularly monitor ACO Physician KPI metrics and consult with the Executive Team for guidance that directly improves performance
Provide updates and insights to the CEO and President to support decision-making
Stay informed with developments in CMS programs, value-based care models and national ACO policy trends
Participate in industry conferences, webinars and learning collaboratives to maintain a strong command of regulatory changes and best practices
Apply knowledge to improve ACO and Executive Team performance and enhance readiness for programmatic shifts
Qualification
Required
MBA or RN preferred with prior ACO, clinical or healthcare experience
Reasonable understanding of CMS programs and shared savings models
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong command of Microsoft Office
Proficient in data analysis, KPI tracking and performance reporting
Confident public speaker with experience presenting to executives and boards
Proven ability to follow directions and foster physician relationships
Dependable driver; regular in-state travel required
Benefits
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Home office stipend
Paid time off
Training & development
Company
Healthcare Development Partners
Healthcare Development Partners is a healthcare real estate firm offering design, leasing, construction management, and marketing services.
Funding
Current Stage
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