Devoted Health

Director, Medical Economics/Medical Expense Actuary

Posted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Devoted Health

  • Job overview

    The Director of Medical Economics at Devoted Health leads enterprise-wide cost improvement initiatives, focusing on medical expense management to enhance financial performance and patient care.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves developing and implementing strategies to optimize medical costs, analyzing healthcare utilization and cost drivers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, forecasting financial impacts, and reporting to senior leadership.

  • Compensation and benefits

    Salary is commensurate with experience with a broad range allowing growth; benefits include employer-sponsored health, dental, vision plans, paid time off, mobile/internet stipend, stock options, parental leave, 401K, and bonuses for eligible roles.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires 10+ years Medicare Advantage experience with expertise in medical expenses and economics, strong analytical and communication skills, strategic leadership, and comfort in a high-growth startup; actuarial credentials and programming skills are a plus.

  • Work environment and culture

    Devoted Health values diversity, collaboration, high ethical standards, and a supportive work environment focused on treating members like family and operating with hypercompliance.

  • Company information

    Devoted Health is a fast-growing healthcare company founded in 2017, serving older Americans with integrated healthcare solutions combining insurance, clinical care, service, and technology.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely combines medical economics expertise with strategic leadership in a high-growth startup environment focused on long-term impact and hypercompliance.

Company overview

Devoted Health is a healthcare company focused on providing Medicare Advantage plans, aiming to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through personalized care and cutting-edge technology. Founded in 2017 by Todd and Ed Park, the company leverages a combination of technology and human touch to offer high-quality, affordable healthcare services. Devoted Health makes money primarily through premiums paid by members and reimbursements from Medicare. Notably, the company has quickly gained attention for its innovative approach to healthcare and significant venture capital backing, positioning itself as a disruptor in the Medicare space.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your expertise in Medicare Advantage medical economics, focusing on cost optimization, financial performance, and strategic planning as emphasized in the job description.

  • Emphasize your experience working cross-functionally with teams such as actuarial, clinical, finance, operations, and network management, showcasing your ability to lead enterprise-wide cost improvement initiatives.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Devoted Health's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility for this Director role.

  • Connect with professionals in Devoted Health’s medical economics, actuarial, or finance divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth, expressing admiration for their mission to improve senior healthcare, or asking about current cost management strategies.

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