Associate, Payer Advocacy & Value Solutions

American College of Cardiology

Providing payment policy expertise and managing private payer relationships for ACC. Supporting members in achieving success within value-based care through strategic initiatives and partnerships.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in value-based payment surveillance and policy, with a strong focus on managing relationships with private payers and advocating for performance measures in quality programs. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage complex projects in the healthcare policy domain.

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Value-Based Payment ExpertiseProject Management ExperienceManaged Care Operations KnowledgeOral And Written Communication SkillsPrivate Payer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPayment Reform KnowledgeQuality Measurement AdvocacyPopulation Health ManagementHealthcare Policy Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam CollaborationAttention To DetailDesire To Learn

Industry Keywords

Physician ReimbursementPublic PolicyHealth PolicyManaged CareValue-Based Care Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide value-based payment surveillance and policy expertise to facilitate member participation in alternative payment models to anticipate and communicate opportunities and potential threats associated with payment reform initiatives
Performance measure advocacy including tracking/influencing activities of quality organizations such as Battelle’s Partnership for Quality Measurement to keep ACC-stewarded measures in the Quality Payment Program (CMS) and as the preferred measures for private payers, as appropriate, through initiatives such as Core Quality Measure Collaborative
Manage private payer relationships and lead ACC strategic direction in this area
Manage the activities of the Population Health Management Work Group and Partners in Quality Subcommittee to advance ACC strategic plan goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field (public policy, health policy, etc.).
At least 5 years progressive project management experience in physician reimbursement or provider relations. Advanced degree may be substituted for work experience.
Substantial knowledge of managed care operations and policy and payment reform in public and private payer systems.
Ability to work on multiple complex assignments independently and as part of a team.
Ability to provide expertise and guidance for work teams as appropriate.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills and ability to work well under strict deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desire and ability to learn new skills.
Ability to travel (5-10%)
**Desired:**
Experience working for, or with, a medical association.
Experience with private payer, Medicare and regulatory issues affecting cardiovascular practice.
Familiarity with physician payment, value base care initiatives, and physician and patient quality measurement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options)
generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays)
tuition assistance
a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service