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Delta Health

Payer Credentialing Coordinator

Delta, CO · On-site

$25.42 - $36.45/hr

Partner with providers, payers, Medical Staff, Revenue Cycle, Contracting, Compliance, and Operations teams. * Maintain accurate records, reports, and tracking tools while protecting confidential ...

Alpaca Health

Physician Liaison

Evans, CO · On-site

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Referral Partnerships Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Physician Liaison

Evans, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Physician Liaison

Denver, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Physician Liaison

Denver, CO · On-site

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Physician Liaison

Denver, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Referral Partnerships Manager

Evans, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Referral Partnerships Manager

Evans, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Physician Liaison

Evans, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

Alpaca Health

Referral Partnerships Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We help clinicians launch and scale their own clinics by providing AI-powered software, payer contracting, and full back-office infrastructure. Our goal is simple: shift power in healthcare away from ...

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How much do payer contracting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for payer contracting in Colorado is $43.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.38 and $51.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a payer contracting?

A Payer Contracting job involves negotiating, structuring, and managing agreements between healthcare providers and insurance companies or other payers. Professionals in this role ensure that contracts align with regulatory requirements, reimbursement strategies, and organizational financial goals. They analyze payment terms, manage relationships with payers, and work to secure favorable terms for healthcare organizations. Effective payer contracting helps ensure providers receive appropriate reimbursement for services while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in payer contracting?

Professionals in Payer Contracting are responsible for negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts between healthcare providers and insurance payers. They review reimbursement rates, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and monitor contract performance to ensure favorable terms are met. Collaboration is common with finance, legal, and clinical teams to align contract terms with organizational goals. By carefully analyzing data and payer trends, they help maximize revenue and maintain strong payer relationships, making the role both challenging and impactful.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in payer contracting, and why are they important?

To excel in Payer Contracting, strong analytical skills, knowledge of healthcare reimbursement models, and experience with contract negotiations are essential, often supported by a background in healthcare administration or business. Familiarity with contract management software, payer portals, and healthcare regulatory guidelines like Medicare and Medicaid is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help professionals build effective relationships and navigate complex agreements. These competencies are crucial for securing favorable contract terms, ensuring compliance, and driving financial success for healthcare organizations.

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Infographic showing various Payer Contracting job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,830 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Payer Analytics Economics Analyst

CommonSpirit Health

Englewood, CO • Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 537 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

456th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.


As our Payer Analytics and Economics Analyst, you will be instrumental in leveraging data-driven insights to optimize our payer relationships, contract performance, and overall financial health.
Every day you will analyze payer contracts, claims data, and market trends to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, cost reduction, and improved contract terms.
To be successful in this role, you must possess strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills, a comprehensive understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies, payer contracting, and managed care economics.

  • Perform strategic pricing analysis to support the negotiation and implementation of appropriate reimbursement rates and associated language, between physicians/hospitals and payers/networks for managed care contracting initiatives. Develop financial models and payer performance analysis.
  • Monitor contract financial performance. Analyze and publish managed care performance statements and determine profitability. Review and accurately interpret contract terms, including payer policies and procedures impacting contract performance.
  • Provide stakeholder training of the modeling of proposed/existing negotiated payer contracts, including expected and actual revenues/volumes, past performance, proposed contract language and regulatory changes.
  • Act as a liaison between CommonSpirit Health and payer to update information and communicate changes related to reimbursement.
  • Prepare service line reimbursement analyses and financial performance analyses. Develop methods and models (involving multiple variables and assumptions) to identify the implications/ramifications/results of a wide variety of new/revised strategies, approaches, provision, parameters and rate structures aimed at establishing appropriate reimbursement levels.
  • Identify, collect, and manipulate from a wide variety of financial and clinical internal data bases (e.g. PIC, STAR, TSI, PCON, EPIC) and external sources. Identify and access appropriate data resources to support analyses and recommendations.

Required

  • Bachelors Other in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare or related field and One (1) year of experience in financial healthcare reimbursement analysis is required, including an understanding of national standards for fee-for-service and value-based provider reimbursement methodologies,
  • Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of degree., 
  • Experience in financial healthcare reimbursement analysis is required, including an understanding of national standards for fee-for-service and value-based provider reimbursement methodologies 
  • Experience in contribution to profitability through detailed financial analysis and efficient delivery of data management strategies supporting contract analysis, trend management, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and healthcare operations

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