Opportunity

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, a premier $2B adult and pediatric health system that has provided quality care to Memphis residents since 1918, is seeking a strategic payer contracting professional as its inaugural Vice President of Payer Relations.

A key executive at MLH, the Vice President is the primary face of external payer relations who positions the network for financial performance through sophisticated payer strategies which translate the system’s value into reimbursement success. This leader drives strategic alignment across departments and ensures the delivery of fair, mission-aligned agreements with government and commercial payers. Key priorities include enhancing payer relationships, securing optimal reimbursement terms to align the interests of MLH providers in attractive payer contract negotiations, improving rates and outcomes on fee-for-service contracts in the near-term, as well as building out risk-bearing payment models to create collaborative partnerships with high-value payers and providers in the long-term.

Position Summary

The VP of Payer Relations is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and executing a payer strategy that advances the mission across Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH). The VP of Payer Relations will lead all aspects of payer engagement including contracting, reimbursement strategy, and value-based care innovation to support clinical excellence, financial sustainability, and equitable access to care.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related field) strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in managed care, payer contracting, or healthcare strategy preferably within a health system or integrated delivery network.
• Recent leadership experience with a managed care organization preferred.