Corporate MD Grievance & Appeals

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Become a part of our caring community   The Corporate Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews of medical records for appeals decisions. The Corporate Medical Director works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Corporate Medical Director provides clinical interpretation and makes determinations regarding the appropriateness of services delivered by other healthcare professionals, in accordance with established review policies, procedures, and performance standards. The Corporate Medical Director exercises independent judgment in addressing complex issues related to job responsibilities and associated tasks, applying critical analysis to variable factors and determining the most appropriate course of action. • Provide medical interpretation and clinical judgment regarding the appropriateness, necessity, and quality of services rendered by other healthcare professionals. • Perform or oversee clinical reviews of grievance and appeal cases for assigned markets, member populations, or condition-specific areas. • Ensure all determinations are made in compliance with medical review policies, regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and performance standards. • Serve as a  clinical subject matter expert  for complex grievance and appeal matters involving Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial products. • Make  independent decisions on highly complex clinical issues , including cases with variable factors, incomplete information, or competing clinical considerations. • Act as a clinical resource for issues involving  home health, rehabilitation, inpatient, outpatient, and transitional care services . • Ensure appeal and grievance reviews reflect knowledge of  managed care operations , including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial line-of-business requirements . • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve  consistency, turnaround times, compliance, and member-centered decision-making . • Contribute to initiatives focused on  improving the member experience  and reducing preventable escalations or dissatisfaction. • Provide expertise across relevant clinical specialties such as  Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, and Hospital Medicine . • Support holiday or after-hours coverage as required to maintain regulatory and operational review timelines . • Maintain awareness of emerging regulations, accreditation standards, and medical policy changes affecting grievance and appeal determinations. Use your skills to make an impact   Required Qualifications • MD or DO degree • A current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction, able and willing to obtain a license without conditions , as required, for various states in region of assignment • No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements. • Board Certified in an approved ABMS Medical Specialty • Prompt professional communication skills written and verbally • 5 years of established clinical experience post residency • Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare, Medicaid and or Commercial products • Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences Preferred Qualifications • Medical utilization management experience in MA Grievances and Appeals • Working with health insurance organizations, hospitals and other healthcare providers, patient interaction, etc. • Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and General Surgery clinical specialists Work Style: Fully remote living in the USA. Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or m

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