Title : Risk Manager
Location : Remote
Duration : FT hire
Summary
We are seeking a strategic, analytical Risk Manager to oversee and optimize provider network performance with a strong emphasis on dispute avoidance, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation within the workers compensation bill review process.
In this role, you will act as the central point of accountability for provider reimbursement disputes, ensuring network partners operate in alignment with contractual, regulatory, and operational expectations. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, provider networks, and clients to reduce dispute volume, improve resolution outcomes, and protect financial and reputational risk while maintaining high service quality.
Responsibilities
Dispute Prevention & Resolution
- Develop and enforce network policies and workflows to provider reimbursement disputes related to PPO discounts, provider contracts, and post-bill review reductions.
- Analyze provider appeals and adjustments to identify trends and root causes, recommending data-driven improvements.
- Collaborate with legal, clinical, and compliance teams to resolve provider disputes efficiently and consistently.
- Promote proactive communication with providers to enhance understanding of reimbursement processes and reduce conflict.
Performance Measurement & Optimization
- Design and maintain network performance dashboards tracking metrics.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to evaluate network quality, effectiveness, and impact on claims outcomes.
Product Development & Enhancement
- Own the lifecycle of network-related solutions that enhance compliance, savings, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Translate client requirements and regulatory changes into actionable product improvements.
- Monitor market and regulatory trends to guide product innovation and maintain competitive advantage.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as the subject matter expert on network products, provider performance, and dispute processes.
- Partner with internal teams including sales, account management, RFPs, and product launches.
- Collaborate with external vendors and partners
Qualifications
- 7-10 years of experience in Network Management and or Group Health?
- Experience working in or with Bill Review disciplines
- Strong written and verbal communications
- Experience working in a matrixed organization and effective with multi-stakeholder management
- Excellent relationship management and issue resolution skills
- Enjoys managing talent at all levels; familiarity working with offshore teams a plus
- Proven experience in vendor management
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.