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VP of Payer Relations

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$180K - $210K/yr

Position Overview The Vice President of Payer Relations is a senior executive responsible for ... Partner closely with Legal and Compliance to mitigate regulatory and contractual risk. Payer ...

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How much do contractual payer relations jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual payer relations in the United States is $67,404.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Payer Relations vs Contract Analyst?

AspectContractual Payer RelationsContract Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or related fieldUsually requires a bachelor's degree, often with certifications in healthcare or contract management
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, insurance companies, or managed care firmsInsurance companies, healthcare providers, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare and insurance sectors focusing on payer-provider negotiationsCommon in insurance and healthcare sectors focusing on contract analysis and compliance

Contractual Payer Relations professionals focus on managing relationships and negotiations with payers, ensuring contracts meet organizational needs. Contract Analysts primarily analyze and interpret contract terms, supporting compliance and financial accuracy. While both roles involve contracts, their focus areas differ: one emphasizes relationship management, the other contract analysis.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Payer Relations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,404 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Vice President, Payer Relations & Contracting

IVX Health

Brentwood, TN

Full-time

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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Job description

The Vice President, Payer Relations & Contracting leads IVX Health's national payer strategy, contracting, reimbursement optimization, and health plan partnerships. This executive will drive network expansion, negotiate payer agreements, improve reimbursement performance, and strengthen relationships with national and regional health plans.
 
As a member of the Growth Leadership Team, this leader partners across Operations, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Market Development to expand patient access, improve financial performance, and support enterprise growth.
 

Key ResponsibilitiesPayer Strategy & Contracting
  • Lead IVX's national payer contracting and network access strategy.
  • Negotiate and manage agreements with commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and regional health plans.
  • Expand payer participation, improve reimbursement economics, and support new market growth.
  • Build executive relationships with key payer organizations and position IVX as a preferred site-of-care partner.
Reimbursement & Performance
  • Own enterprise reimbursement strategy and contract performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reimbursement, prevent underpayments, and strengthen contract compliance.
  • Monitor payer policy, medical necessity, and reimbursement trends affecting patient access and revenue.
  • Partner with Revenue Cycle, Finance, Operations, and Legal to address reimbursement risks and opportunities.
Strategic Partnerships
  • Serve as IVX's executive liaison to payer organizations.
  • Lead payer business reviews and strategic planning discussions.
  • Support select employer, TPA, and alternative reimbursement partnerships.
  • Identify opportunities to expand payer collaboration and value creation.
Leadership & Collaboration
  • Align payer strategy across Growth, Operations, Clinical, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Legal, and Analytics teams.
  • Translate contractual commitments into operational execution.
  • Lead and develop the payer strategy function.
  • Establish KPIs tied to network growth, reimbursement performance, and enterprise objectives.

QualificationsRequired
  • 10+ years of healthcare leadership experience in payer relations, managed care contracting, reimbursement strategy, or network development.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Proven success negotiating payer contracts and expanding network access.
  • Experience supporting ambulatory, infusion, specialty, or alternative site-of-care healthcare organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of managed care, reimbursement, specialty drug economics, payer operations, and medical policy.
  • Strong executive communication, relationship-building, and financial acumen.
Preferred
  • Experience in infusion services, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, or provider organizations.
  • Established relationships with major national payers including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Elevance, BCBS plans, and Humana.

Success Measures
  • Expanded payer access and covered lives.
  • Improved reimbursement rates and contract performance.
  • Successful payer negotiations and renewals.
  • Strong executive payer relationships.
  • Margin improvement and reimbursement optimization.
  • Achievement of growth and financial goals.

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