Vice President
$220k - $250k+ Annual performance-based bonus
Expert
Master's, MBA
Denver, CO, USA
HybridMust reside in Colorado; at least four office days per month, with travel up to 30%.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations
About the job
Requirements
- A master's degree in health administration, business administration, public health, or a related field is required.
- At least 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including 3 or more years of executive-level accountability for a Medicaid RAE, MCO, or comparable state-contracted managed care program.
- Direct experience managing a Medicaid RAE, Regional Care Collaborative Organization, or equivalent state Medicaid contract is required.
- At least five years of financial management experience, including budget development, forecasting, and managing financial performance of a state Medicaid contract within capitation and administrative-cost constraints.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs in a heavily regulated environment, including direct accountability to a state agency or government payer.
- A track record of building and leading high-performing teams and experience managing multifunctional operations, including care management, provider relations, behavioral health, and quality.
- Experience managing cross-functional vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement.
- Deep knowledge of Medicaid managed care regulations, Colorado HCPF policy, RAE contract requirements, and the Accountable Care Collaborative program framework.
- Ability to drive measurable improvements through process management, KPI accountability, and continuous quality improvement.
- Strong command of Medicaid financial structures, including capitation, PMPM analytics, administrative cost management, and quality incentive programs.
- Ability to create and execute a long-term program vision while balancing contract deliverables and stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to maintain a compliant, audit-ready program across all RAE contract domains.
- Ability to build alignment across state agencies, clinical teams, community partners, and corporate leadership.
- Understanding and application of health equity principles in program design, with attention to members with behavioral health needs and complex social determinants.
- Ability to communicate with state agency leadership, clinical teams, community partners, board members, and staff.
- Willingness to travel within the CCHA service region and statewide for meetings, site visits, and stakeholder engagements.
- Ability to support staff through change management and workflow transformation.
- A HIPAA-compliant home office is required for remote or telecommuting work.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours when needed.
- Must reside in Colorado and be willing to travel up to 30%; at least four office days per month are required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as CCHA's primary executive responsible for obligations under the RAE contract with HCPF, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, deliverables, reporting timelines, and performance standards.
- Lead contract renewal, amendment, and negotiation activities in partnership with legal, finance, and senior leadership.
- Translate regulatory changes into operational and programmatic adjustments, maintaining knowledge of Medicaid managed care regulations, HCPF policy directives, and RAE program requirements.
- Oversee preparation and submission of required HCPF reports, deliverables, and performance improvement plans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Represent CCHA in HCPF meetings, audits, site visits, and stakeholder convenings.
- Lead CCHA's transition into the ACC Phase III program structure.
- Direct and coordinate CCHA operational functions, including care management, member services, provider relations, behavioral health integration, community health worker programs, and community resource referral systems.
- Establish and monitor operational KPIs and performance dashboards, driving accountability, variation reduction, and continuous improvement across program areas.
- Develop and implement annual operational work plans aligned with RAE contract requirements and CCHA strategic objectives.
- Ensure cross-functional integration across care management, quality, network, finance, and data and analytics teams to deliver seamless member and provider experiences.
- Build, recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing CCHA leadership team and talent across functional areas.
- Provide executive oversight of CCHA's operating budget and ensure disciplined financial planning, forecasting, and cost management aligned with RAE capitation revenue and contractual constraints.
- Partner with Finance leadership to develop annual budgets, multi-year financial projections, and scenario models; present financial performance to PHPprime and Alpine leadership regularly.
- Monitor and manage RAE financial performance, including PMPM costs, administrative expense ratios, and quality incentive performance.
- Identify and execute financial improvement opportunities, and manage vendor contracts and procurement to optimize cost and quality outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements under the RAE contract and state and federal Medicaid regulations.
- Oversee CCHA's provider network strategy, including primary care, behavioral health, specialty, and community-based organization partnerships required under the RAE contract.
- Lead provider engagement, contracting, credentialing oversight, and network adequacy activities to meet HCPF network standards.
- Establish and monitor provider performance expectations and develop programs to support provider integration into CCHA's care management and quality improvement workflows.
- Provide executive leadership for CCHA's quality improvement program, including HEDIS, CAHPS, and HCPF-defined RAE quality metrics.
- Lead development and execution of the annual Quality Improvement Work Plan and Population Health Management strategy required under the RAE contract.
- Partner with analytics and clinical teams to use data to identify member risk, close care gaps, and improve population-level health.
- Ensure preparation and submission of quality-related HCPF deliverables, and lead performance improvement planning when metrics fall below contract thresholds.
- Develop and sustain relationships with HCPF leadership, regional Medicaid stakeholders, county public health agencies, community mental health centers, and other RAE partners.
- Represent CCHA in regional and statewide Medicaid and behavioral health policy forums, advocating for CCHA member and provider interests with HCPF and state policymakers.
- Oversee CCHA's community engagement strategy, including required community advisory activities and stakeholder communication plans.
- Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies, and applicable corporate and departmental policies.
- Partner with PHPprime and Alpine Physician Partners leadership to align CCHA's strategic direction, performance, and resource needs with enterprise priorities.
- Report CCHA program performance, financial results, and strategic priorities to Alpine executive leadership as required.
- Adhere to the company's Compliance Program and federal and state laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Direct HCPF contract experience is strongly preferred.
- Deep familiarity with Colorado's Medicaid landscape, HCPF, and RAE program requirements is highly preferred.
- Clinical licensure or credential is a plus but is not required.
About the company
Alpine Physician Partners helps physicians who serve seniors and vulnerable populations deliver better care while controlling costs. It offers a full set of services, technology, and skilled personnel to support access, quality, and efficiency in care. The company combines direct physician–patient encounters with interdisciplinary collaboration, all backed by a strong administrative framework and physician-designed technology that streamlines practice management and clinical operations. Revenue comes from selling these tailored solutions to physician partners who participate in value-based care arrangements. Compared with others, Alpine emphasizes a tightly integrated mix of human resources, technology designed by physicians, and a focus on value-based care for seniors and vulnerable groups. The goal is to improve care quality and access for high-need populations while making physician practices more efficient and financially sustainable.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- LinkedIn showed 107 employees on July 4, 2026, while jobs expanded in Colorado, Texas.
- 2026 postings advertised J1 and H-1B sponsorship, widening physician recruiting.
- California's 2026 Medi-Medi plan list still includes Alpine-branded Medicare Advantage options.
What critics are saying
- Only 107 employees on July 4, 2026 leaves Alpine outmatched by national risk-bearing groups.
- If Ambience adoption fades, Alpine loses a core retention and recruiting story quickly.
- A Medicare Advantage coding shock could erase margins and force practice sales within 2027.
What makes Alpine Physician Partners unique
- Alpine's October 3, 2026 site spotlights senior-focused value-based primary care and MSO support.
- Its Ambience AI rollout cut charting from 4.7 hours to 1.2 daily.
- Alpine pairs interdisciplinary teams with home urgent care, virtual specialists, and geriatrics clinics.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Hybrid Work Options