Employment 

About IAMHP

 

The Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans represents the public policy interests of the Illinois Managed Care Organizations serving the Illinois Medicaid population. The Board of Directors consists of the Presidents / CEOs of each of the member organizations. The IAMHP Chief Executive Officer, Director of Public Policy and Government relations, and contractual associates advocate for the public policy interests of the Association as established by the Board through research, lobbying, engagement with state agency leadership at top levels and public relations.

 

Managed Care Organizations deliver highly effective care coordination for Medicaid beneficiaries with managed costs and budget predictability for The State of Illinois. There are now nearly 3 million Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in managed care organizations in Illinois. The IAMHP regularly coordinates and engages with the state agencies that oversee Medicaid and the programs that impact our members, most notably the IL Department of Healthcare and Family Services. IAMHP also manages and coordinates relationships with healthcare providers. IAMHP manages operational and policy discussions between IAMHP members and healthcare providers and provider organizations.


Chief Executive Officer


Job Posting: December 12, 2023


JOB DESCRIPTION


About the position

IAMHP is seeking to hire a full-time Chief Executive Officer who will serve as the spokesperson and primary liaison for the industry. This role will lead the engagement of key stakeholders including the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, legislators, community-based organizations, healthcare provider organizations and others in the healthcare industry. This leader must be comfortable with frequent media exposure and press interaction including live interview, print, broadcast, web and social media.

 

Key responsibilities will include managing the association board, committee meetings, the annual conference, leading the IAMHP staff and vendors, running all association operations, representing the industry at key stakeholder meetings and events, staying abreast of industry policy/landscape developments, advocating on behalf of all MCOs to HFS, healthcare service providers and their associations, external entities, and in legislative policy discussions, and developing comprehensive best-practices for improving policy and operations between IAMHP members and healthcare providers. A background in Medicaid, Medicare, healthcare, healthcare finance and knowledge of the state’s managed care program are necessary qualifications. This position requires a high level of personal interaction with various external partners; an outgoing and engaging personality is an asset. 

 

The CEO will work on multiple fronts and will perform significant amounts of other duties as assigned by the Board. The Chief Executive Officer must work very closely in collaboration with IL Department of Healthcare and Family Services   The CEO will be required to represent IAMHP and the industry to policymakers, healthcare providers, associations and other stakeholders. Candidates should have substantial experience in external-facing roles, be a relationship-builder with demonstrated success developing productive, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and must be comfortable with public speaking.

 

The CEO will lead a variety of engagement activities to legislators, community groups and potential vendors. They will also engage and recruit partner organizations and host an annual conference coordinating sponsorships with partners and vendors.

 

This position may be based in either Springfield or the Chicago region. This position requires regular and sometimes extensive travel to attend meetings within the State of Illinois.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

  • At least ten years of experience in healthcare operations, association management, legislative advocacy, public administration or government, regulation, government relations, or public affairs. 


  • At least five years of experience in Medicaid policy or operations in Illinois. Solid knowledge of the Illinois Medicaid health plan industry, its participants and current issues they face. 


  • Business acumen and the ability to effectively lead and manage people toward a common goal.


  • Should have a passion for managed care, public health and health care finance dialogue and debate.


  • Experience in serving as a spokesperson for an organization or cause preferred including experience speaking with the press and media outlets.


  • Established vendor management skills and experience.


  • Outstanding listener and communicator. 


  • Well-established reputation for honesty and integrity.

 

  • Exhibits resourcefulness, self-confidence and assertiveness.


  • Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or professional degree strongly preferred.




The Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Please submit resumes (accompanied by references) to support@iamhpteam.org