AVP Care Coordination

Job description

Summary: The System Care Coordination Leader will serve as a pivotal force in optimizing patient care and resource utilization across Nuvance Health. This leader is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for a team of utilization review staff, denials and appeals specialists, non-clinical support staff while partnering with local case management leadership. This individual will support the pursuit of excellence in care coordination, discharge planning, resource stewardship, and regulatory compliance, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes, reduced lengths of stay, enhanced organizational efficiency, and maximized reimbursement through denial reduction and successful appeals. The System Care Coordination Leader will be responsible for leading a team encompassing utilization review and denials/appeals specialists and will need to foster a culture of collaboration, patient-centered care, and revenue optimization. This leader empowers denials/appeals specialists to meticulously investigate denied claims, prepare comprehensive appeals, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure successful outcomes. Simultaneously, they drive the develop...