Humana

Director, Quality Improvement

Wisconsin, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess an unrestricted RN, physician, or physician’s assistant license in Wisconsin, or obtain certification (e.g., CPHQ, QI Associate, CHCQM) within 6 months of hire. A Bachelor's degree in a healthcare quality-related field, minimum five years of healthcare quality improvement experience, and minimum three years of leadership experience are required. Prior Medicare or Medicaid health plan experience and the ability to travel up to 25% in Wisconsin are also necessary. A Master's degree and CPHQ certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

The Director of Quality Improvement will lead the design and execution of quality improvement programs, crafting and driving annual process improvement projects, quality reporting, and compliance monitoring. Key duties include overseeing HEDIS, CAHPS, and Star ratings reporting, operating an NCQA compliant quality program, and ensuring compliance with state health and safety standards. Responsibilities also encompass implementing clinical and non-clinical quality improvement projects, enhancing quality measure performance through member and provider engagement, and utilizing analytics and business intelligence tools for issue identification and risk mitigation. The role involves analyzing KPIs and metrics, improving value-based reimbursement models, providing oversight for quality program documentation, and serving on governance and quality management committees.

Skills

Quality Improvement
HEDIS
CAHPS
Star ratings
NCQA
State health and safety standards
Quality-of-care investigations
Business Intelligence
Care Coordination
Claims Systems
KPI analysis
Value-based reimbursement
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physician
Physician's Assistant

Humana

Health insurance provider for seniors and military

About Humana

Humana provides health and well-being services, focusing on Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Their plans include HMO, PPO, and PFFS options, designed to improve health outcomes through comprehensive and flexible coverage. Humana's revenue comes from government contracts and member premiums, and they aim to maintain high renewal rates by offering quality service and competitive benefits. The company stands out by fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging among its employees, while also ensuring accessibility for all members, including offering free language interpreter services. Humana's goal is to deliver value to its members through an extensive provider network and innovative health solutions.

Louisville, KentuckyHeadquarters
1961Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Potential over-reliance on AI could disrupt operations if systems fail or are compromised.
Rising medical costs and tightening Medicare reimbursements may strain financial performance.
Leadership change with new CEO Jim Rechtin could lead to strategic disruptions.

Differentiation

Humana is a leader in Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on seniors and military personnel.
The company emphasizes inclusivity, offering free language interpreter services for accessibility.
Humana leverages AI and cloud technologies through a partnership with Google Cloud.

Upsides

Humana's investment in Healthpilot enhances digital enrollment for Medicare options.
The company is the first insurer to cover TMS therapy for adolescent depression.
Humana's focus on value-based care aims to improve outcomes for kidney disease patients.

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