Provide primary support for Utilization Management (UM) and secondary support for Care Management (CM) departments
Serve as a liaison between UM and CM teams and medical staff and act as medical liaison for payor escalations
Educate, inform and advise Utilization Management, Care Management, Managed Care and Revenue Cycle departments and applicable medical staff
Collaborate with other disciplines to improve clinical documentation, patient safety, and quality outcomes
Provide clinical review of utilization, claims management, and quality assurance for inpatient care, outpatient/observation stays and referral services
Serve as a contact for clinicians, external providers, contracted health insurance payors, and regulatory agencies
Act as subject matter expert providing clinical expertise and business direction for medical management programs to promote high-quality, patient-focused, cost-effective care
Develop relationships with physicians and stakeholders, provide education, clarify clinical questions, and support ACO activities and program development
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