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Sr. Director of Medical Cost Strategy

Chicago, IL (hybrid), Austin, TX (Hybrid), San Francisco (Hybrid), Minnesota, Michigan

Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America. Today, 60 million Americans living in rural communities are facing a crisis of access to care. In the U.S. healthcare system, rural Americans experience significantly poorer clinical outcomes. This trend is rapidly accelerating as rural hospitals close and physician shortages increase, exacerbating health disparities. In fact, Americans living in rural communities suffer a mortality rate 23 percent higher than those in urban communities, in part because of the lack of access to quality care.

Our vision is care that enables everyone to achieve their best health. So, we’re creating a new healthcare delivery model that is purpose-built for rural America and directly addresses the issues that have historically limited access and quality. Homeward supports Medicare-eligible beneficiaries by partnering with health plans, providers, and communities to align incentives – taking full financial accountability for clinical outcomes and the total cost of care across rural counties.

As a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp™, Homeward’s mission and business model are aligned to address the healthcare, economic, and demographic challenges that make it challenging for rural Americans to stay healthy. Our Homeward Navigation™ platform uses advanced analytics to connect members to the right care and local resources that address social determinants of health and improve holistic health outcomes. Since many rural communities lack adequate clinical capacity, Homeward also employs care teams that supplement local practices and reach people who cannot otherwise access care.

Homeward is co-founded by a leadership team that defined and delivered Livongo’s products, and backed most recently by a $50 million series B co-led by Arch Ventures and Human Capital, with participation from General Catalyst for a total of $70 million in funding. With this leadership team and funding, Homeward is committed to bringing high-quality healthcare to rural communities in need.

The Opportunity:

Join us in tackling healthcare for rural America! We’re seeking a Sr. Director of Medical Cost Strategy, who is passionate about having a positive societal impact and using technology for good—solving issues of health inequity for communities that have been perennially underserved.

This hybrid position requires occasional travel to one of our offices or market locations. This role reports to the Chief Medical Officer. 

You’ll be responsible for developing and executing on our Medical Cost Strategy, ensuring that Homeward is best-in-class in prioritizing, developing and implementing successful cost reduction strategies across markets. This role is a valuable strategic leadership role, where you will lead with significant influence across Homeward teams, payer partners, and health systems. You will shape the direction of the company as the leader responsible for these critical outcomes.


What You'll Do:

  • Build the foundation and playbook that drives cost improvement across our entire covered population, using a variety of available levers to influence both cost and outcomes  
  • Deep understanding of the cost levers available to Homeward, and a keen ability to think critically about how to partner with Payers and Providers to achieve cost objectives
  • Partner with teams such as Analytics & Data Science, Platform & Technology, Clinical Operations and Strategy to translate complex clinical challenges into operational solutions
  • Partner with Market Presidents, Provider Enablement, and Market Development teams to tailor and deploy solutions that are responsive to the local market dynamics and context, including solutions related to transitions of care, referral pathways, utilization management, high-value network development, and chronic condition management
  • Lead or co-lead evaluation of external solutions that support the cost of care management, manage performance of those solutions, and drive evolution of our overall approach
  • Leverage technology to drive cost reductions across multiple markets

What You Bring:

  • 5+ years of hands-on cost of care management, including transitions of care, referral management, episodes of care, specialist subcapitation, pharmacy, behavioral health, and social determinants of health
  • Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and refining cost-of-care programs within a health plan or value-based care company
  • Strong working knowledge of compliance, including audit experience and proficient knowledge of federal and state regulations
  • Experience with provider engagement across internal, network, subcapitated, and other types of provider partners
  • Experience in scaling clinical operations across unique markets, with a focus on outcomes, efficiency, and compliance

Bonus Points:

  • Experience in a high-growth, rapidly-scaling organization 
  • Experience with technology-enabled provider models
  • Experience specifically with Medicare, Medicaid, and/or ACA lines of business

What Shapes Homeward:

  • Deep commitment to one another, the people and communities we serve, and to care that enables everyone to achieve their best health
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Curiosity and an eagerness to listen
  • Drive to deliver high-quality experiences, clinical care, and cost-effectiveness
  • Strong focus on sustainability of our business and scalability of our services to maximize our reach and impact
  • Nurturing a diverse workforce with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view
  • Taking our mission and business seriously, but not taking ourselves too seriously—having fun as we build!

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, equity grant
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees
  • Company-sponsored 401k plan
  • Flexible working arrangement

The base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, location, competencies, and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Homeward Health. This role is eligible for an annual bonus, stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.


At Homeward, a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you have yet to gain experience in the areas detailed above, we hope you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

Homeward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Homeward is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

 

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