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Senior Hospital Contracting Negotiator

Humana · WI · Remote available · $78,400–$107,800 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a value-based agreement you negotiated. How did you structure the quality and shared savings pieces?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually built value-based terms that are measurable and workable for providers.

Tell me about a negotiation where you had to give something up to close the deal. How did you decide what to trade?

What they are checking: Whether they know their priorities and trade low-value terms to protect high-value ones.

How do you keep a long-term relationship with a hospital after a tough negotiation?

What they are checking: Whether they see contracting as an ongoing partnership, not a single win.

What would you do

A health system threatens to leave the Medicare Advantage network if rates don't go up. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, use data and weigh member access against cost in a high-stakes standoff.

A contract is signed, but Claims and Configuration can't load the payment terms as written. What went wrong, and how do you prevent it?

What they are checking: Whether they make sure contracts are operationally executable before signature, not after.

How do you explain a complicated payment structure to a hospital's managed care team so there are no surprises later?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate terms clearly to avoid disputes and protect the relationship.

How would you handle Legal pushing back on a term the provider insists on?

What they are checking: Whether they can find language that manages legal risk while still closing the agreement.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd prepare for a renewal negotiation with a large health system.

What they are checking: Whether they build preparation on financial modeling, market position and clear walk-away points.

Explain how DRG reimbursement works and when you'd prefer a case rate or percent of charges instead.

What they are checking: Whether they understand reimbursement methods and their financial risk for both sides.

How do you work with Finance and Medical Economics to model the impact of a proposed rate change?

What they are checking: Whether they can partner on financial analysis and understand utilization and trend assumptions.

What differences do you see between negotiating Medicaid and Medicare Advantage hospital contracts?

What they are checking: Whether they understand state Medicaid rate floors, network adequacy and differing product economics.

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The full job description

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Become a part of our caring community The Senior Hospital Contracting Strategist / Senior Hospital Contracting Negotiator/ Senior Provider Contracting Professional initiates, negotiates, and executes physician, hospital and other provider contracts and agreements for an organization that provides health insurance. You will report to the Director, Provider Contracting. As the Senior Hospital Contracting Negotiator /Senior Hospital Contracting Strategist/ Senior Provider Contracting Professional you will • Lead negotiations for hospital and health system agreements, including reimbursement, contract terms, amendments, renewals, and value based agreements • Extensive managed care experience with demonstrated expertise in hospital contracting, reimbursement methodologies, financial analysis, complex negotiations, provider relationship management, and leadership • Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and value based-contracting • Evaluate reimbursement methodologies, including DRG, PD, Case Rates, POC, OP fee schedules, and alternative payment arrangements • Partner with Finance, Medical Economics, Legal, Network Management, Claims, Configuration, and Operations to ensure contracts are financially sound and operationally executable • Communicate contract terms, payment structures, and reimbursement rates to providers • Analyze financial impact of contracts and terms • Maintain contracts and documentation within a tracking system • Help with identifying and recruiting providers based on network composition and needs Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree • 5 or more years of Hospital negotiation experience in Medicare • Leading negotiations for hospital and health system agreements, including reimbursement, contract terms, amendments, renewals, and value based agreements • 5 or more years of progressive network management experience including hospital contracting and network administration in a healthcare company • Experienced in negotiating managed care contracts with Hospital systems inclusive of post acute, ancillary providers and physicians. • Analyze, understand and communicate financial impact of contract terms, payment structures and reimbursement rates to providers. • Understand and interpret Hospital contract language • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications • Master's Degree • Experience with ACO/Risk Contracting • Experience with Value Based Contracting Additional Information 8am to 5pm EST, Travel based on business needs Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $78,400 - $107,800 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 10-30-2026 About us About CarePlus Health Plans: CarePlus Health Plans is a recognized leader in healthcare delivery that has been offering Medicare Advantage health plans in Florida over 23 years. CarePlus strives to help people with Medicare, or both Medicare and Medicaid, achieve their best possible health and wellness through plans with benefits and services they care about. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, CarePlus currently serves Medicare beneficiaries throughout 21 Florida counties. About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com. ​ Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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