HSCRC PRINCIPAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Health, Health Services Cost Review Commission only.**

9990

MDH, Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission
4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission seeks a senior level Director to provide management, oversight, and advice regarding new payment reform strategies, provider alignment incentives, and TCOC model implementation and monitoring. The HSCRC is responsible for developing, refining, and implementing Commission policy geared toward achieving its mandate of providing maximum efficiency and effectiveness at Maryland hospitals and achieving the goals of the Maryland TCOC Model approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position requires strong quantitative, analytical, negotiation, leadership, management, and decision-making skills. The Commission is an independent agency of Maryland government and is unique in the U.S. because it sets hospital rates for self-pay and commercial patients as well as for Medicaid and Medicare patients as a result of its waiver from Medicare’s Prospective Payment System.

This position will primarily be responsible for:

• Helping to lead the effort to transform the Maryland health care system in compliance with the Total Cost of Care Model Agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;
• Coordinating with and reporting to the federal government (CMS, CMMI, OMB) relative to their monitoring and auditing of requirements and metrics pursuant to a modernized waiver authority;
• With the Executive Director, overseeing modernized TCOC Model activities;
• Coordinating with state (MDH, MHCC, and others) and local agencies regarding innovation projects and grants where there is a nexus with the Commission's population-based payments strategies;
• Advising on health care reform related activities for the Commission including analyzing, evaluating, monitoring and implementing population-based hospital payment structures and incentives;
• Working with the Executive Director to negotiate innovative population-based payment strategies with individual hospitals, and writing and executing such agreements;
• Working with the Executive Director, in responding to audits, investigations, press and public inquiries regarding the Commission's new payment policies;
• Making recommendations to the Commission;
• Drafting and leading related procurement activities;
• Leading, scheduling and organizing policy development processes; and,
• Implementing new methodologies and payment-related initiatives.

The position provides an extraordinary opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in promoting equity and efficiency, cost containment, improved access, and improved quality of care at hospitals in Maryland. Under the TCOC Model, Maryland has the opportunity to improve health outcomes, foster the delivery of higher quality care, and constrain the growth of healthcare costs. The Commission has a robust hospital data set, which allows for refined risk-adjustment; relative metrics of efficiency, effectiveness and quality; and financial and billing accountability.

Master’s degree in Health Care Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Public Health, Health Services Administration or Research, Finance, or a closely related field with five years of experience involving analytical and quantitative work in health policy development and analysis, health economics, or health care financing.  Experience in the successful direction of a health-related professional staff is desirable.

A Ph.D. can substitute for 2 years of experience.   

Ten years of experience in the above fields and managed care finance may substitute for the education requirements.

Preferred candidates should possess strong leadership, negotiating, analytical and quantitative capabilities to actively oversee and direct the functions of the Commission, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and interact with Commissioners, industry representatives, policy makers, and the public. Strong writing and public speaking capabilities are essential.  A working knowledge of per capita costs and payment models is desirable.

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Health, Health Services Cost Review Commission only.**

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A cover letter and resume must accompany your application.  Upload your cover letter and resume together into the resume section of the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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