Provides primary support for Utilization Management (UM) and secondary support for Care Management (CM)
Serves as a liaison between UM and CM teams and medical staff and as medical liaison for payor escalations
Educates, informs and advises Utilization Management, Care Management, Managed Care and Revenue Cycle departments and medical staff
Collaborates with other disciplines to improve clinical documentation, patient safety, and quality outcomes
Provides clinical review of utilization, claims management, and quality assurance related to inpatient care, outpatient/observation stays and referral services
Acts as contact for clinicians, external providers, contracted health insurance payors, and regulatory agencies
Serves as subject matter expert providing clinical expertise and business direction for medical management programs to promote high-quality, patient-focused, cost-effective care
Requirements
Graduate of accredited Medical School
Bachelor of Science
Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospital medicine in acute care setting
Current and valid license as a physician
Board certified and eligible for membership on the Hospital medical staff