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United States, Brentwood, Tennessee · Job Posted December 20, 2025
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Job Description
The Vice President, Payer Strategies, a highly strategic leader responsible for managing payer contracts across corporate and facility service lines. This role will advance enterprise initiatives, strengthen payer relationships, and partner with division leaders to shape strategy and drive growth. The VP will lead negotiations, develop Ardent’s network, and implement innovative pricing and healthcare reform strategies. Success requires expertise in healthcare financing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate a complex, multi-facility organization.
Job Responsibility
Oversee all commercial contracts with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and other payers
Lead payer negotiations and grow the managed care portfolio
Develop Clinically Integrated Networks (CIN) and support Accountable Care Organizations
Establish standardized processes for contract negotiation and compliance
Monitor legislation impacting payment initiatives and assess enterprise risks
Collaborate with corporate teams and division leaders to align goals and optimize resources
Mentor and coach division managed care leaders for high performance
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of Managed Care contract negotiation
Experience in a complex, multi-facility organization
Multi-state experience, preferred
Experience working with both provider and payer organizations, preferred
Strategic thinking, negotiation expertise, leadership, and healthcare financing knowledge.
Nice to have
Multi-state experience
Experience working with both provider and payer organizations