Full-Time
Physician Healthcare Leadership Rotational Program
Humana
10,001+ employees
Medicare Advantage health insurer for seniors
Compensation Overview
$126.3k - $173.7k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Louisville, KY, USA + 1 more
More locations: Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
Relocation assistance available; first rotation based in Louisville, KY or Washington, DC; subsequent rotations may include Louisville, DC, Nashville, or New York.
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- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in people management or team leadership
- At least 1-2 years of experience leading projects or initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings
- Proven relationship management skills
- Strong executive presence and professional communication abilities
- Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated proficiency in working with data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness and ability to relocate to either Louisville, KY or Washington, DC
- Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States either now or in the future
- Participate in strategic rotational assignments across Corporate Development, Strategic Planning, Transformation Office or Strategy Management, beginning in the initial rotation with potential subsequent rotations including Market Operations, Home Business, Primary Care Organization, Medicare Markets, Office of the CEO, Retail Strategy, Value Based Strategy Operations, Finance, or other high-impact business units.
- Engage with executive mentors and advisors who will provide targeted mentorship, executive advice, and personalized career coaching to facilitate professional growth.
- Benefit from a leadership development curriculum, robust peer cohort networking, and opportunities to contribute to high-profile projects that shape Humana’s strategic direction.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives by applying outside-in perspectives and innovative thinking to advance Humana’s mission of delivering consumer-centric, integrated healthcare.
- During the first rotation, be based in Louisville, KY, or Washington, DC, with relocation assistance provided; subsequent rotations depend on business needs and personal interests, with potential office locations including Louisville, KY; Washington, DC; Nashville, TN; and New York, NY; remote opportunities are not available at this time.
- Additional MBA or other advanced professional degree program (e.g., Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Marketing Management, Doctor of Philosophy, Juris Doctor)
- Clinical practice experience
- Active board certification or board eligible
- Expertise in value-based care and provider risk
- Familiarity with healthcare contracting and regulatory environments
- Financial analytics experience
- Direct profit and loss management experience
- Background in operations, product management, marketing/brand management, and information technology
- Exposure to artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and government healthcare contracting (including TRICARE)
- Please note: while experience in all areas listed is not required, candidates should demonstrate relevant experience in several of these domains.
Humana focuses on health and well-being by offering Medicare Advantage plans (HMO, PPO, and PFFS) mainly for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Its products are health insurance plans funded through a mix of government contracts and member premiums, enrolling members to provide comprehensive coverage with flexible benefits and a broad provider network. Members receive care through a network of providers, with additional services such as free language interpretation to improve accessibility. Humana differentiates itself through its emphasis on inclusivity, accessibility, and tailored benefits, aiming to deliver reliable service and high renewal rates. The goal is to improve health outcomes and overall well-being for members by delivering coverage that meets diverse needs and making care accessible to all.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Louisville, Kentucky
Founded
1961
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Medicare Advantage membership grew 25% to 7.1 million in Q1 2026.
- CenterWell added 110,500 patients sequentially via MaxHealth acquisition.
- Cost Plus Drugs partnership automates prescriptions through SwiftyRx AI.
What critics are saying
- Star Ratings drop to 20% in 4+ plans erodes $3.5 billion bonuses in 2026.
- 89.4% benefit ratio from coding changes compresses margins below $9 EPS.
- UnitedHealthcare's 77% 4+ star plans capture Humana's enrollees in 2026.
What makes Humana unique
- Humana leads with 13.4% market share in Vision Insurance.
- CenterWell integrates senior primary care and pharmacies for Medicare members.
- b.well platform enables real-time health data from 2.4 million providers.
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Paid Parental Leave
Short-term Disability
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Company News
Humana has appointed Robert S. Field to its Board of Directors, adding healthcare investment and regulatory expertise to its governance structure. The appointment follows direct shareholder input and comes as the health insurer faces valuation scrutiny. Field's background in healthcare investments and legal matters positions him to contribute to discussions on payment models, technology adoption and risk oversight. The addition may influence Humana's priorities across growth initiatives and regulatory engagement. Humana's shares currently trade at $192.15, reflecting a 16.2% gain over the past month but a 33.8% decline over the past year. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.4, below the healthcare industry average of 22.0. Analysts have set a target price of $212.08, approximately 9% above current levels.
Humana has launched a partnership with b.well Connected Health to enable members to securely access and share their health data across providers, pharmacies and health plans. The collaboration supports Humana's commitment to the CMS Health Technology Ecosystem. Through b.well's national health data network, Humana members can connect data from 2.4 million providers and 350 health plans in one place. The platform uses a 13-step data refinery process to normalise and enrich fragmented data into complete longitudinal health records. The partnership allows Humana to access member data in real-time during claims processing and respond to data requests from providers, supporting care coordination and quality improvement. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burden whilst giving individuals greater control over their health information.
Clover Health posted the strongest Q4 results among health insurance providers, reporting revenues of $487.7 million, up 44.7% year on year and beating analyst expectations by 4.4%. The company delivered a solid quarter with revenue outperformance and EPS in line with estimates. The 12 health insurance providers stocks tracked reported a slower Q4 overall. As a group, revenues beat consensus estimates by 0.8%, whilst next quarter's revenue guidance was in line. Share prices have struggled, down 8.4% on average since latest results. Humana reported revenues of $32.64 billion, up 11.8% year on year, exceeding expectations by 1.8%. However, the company missed full-year EPS guidance estimates significantly. The stock has fallen 3.9% since reporting. The health insurance sector faces regulatory scrutiny and rising medical costs alongside opportunities from an ageing population and data analytics advancements.
UnitedHealth and Humana, two major US managed care providers, face evolving healthcare landscapes shaped by rising medical costs and changing government programmes. Both have significant Medicare Advantage exposure but differ in business models. UnitedHealth, valued at $248.2 billion, operates a diversified structure combining UnitedHealthcare insurance with Optum health services. Fourth-quarter 2025 revenues rose 12.3% year-over-year, with UnitedHealthcare up 17.5% and Optum up 8%. The company is advancing AI-driven initiatives in claims processing and care coordination. Medicare Advantage membership increased 7.6% year-over-year. Humana maintains a more concentrated focus on government-sponsored plans and value-based care. The article compares their scale, vertical integration and revenue mix to assess which stock offers greater upside potential.
CenterWell, the healthcare services division of Humana, has completed its acquisition of MaxHealth from Arsenal Capital Partners and the company's founder-shareholders. Financial terms were not disclosed. MaxHealth operates a network of 82 owned and affiliated clinics across West and South Florida, serving over 120,000 patients, including more than 80,000 in value-based care programmes. Founded in 2015, the company employs over 530 staff, including 100-plus primary care providers and 30-plus specialists. The acquisition expands CenterWell Senior Primary Care, the nation's largest senior-focused, value-based primary care provider, into new key Florida markets. MaxHealth was formed through the combination of three physician-founded organisations under Arsenal's ownership. Guggenheim Securities and Morgan Stanley advised MaxHealth, whilst JP Morgan Securities advised Humana and CenterWell.