Provide program management supporting LTSS HEDIS and quality activities across Medicaid LTSS markets
Support end-to-end LTSS HEDIS operations, including data collection, validation, reporting, and audit readiness in alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements
Support LTSS markets in maintaining compliance with NCQA LTSS Distinction standards and evolving CMS HCBS Quality Measure Set requirements under the Medicaid Access Final Rule
Support LTSS HEDIS data logic, mapping, and measuring specifications, accounting for state-specific assessment tools, systems, and contractual nuances
Partner with internal stakeholders and market teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant LTSS quality reporting aligning audit and performance teams across all participating states
Support annual LTSS HEDIS audits, including review and oversight of member record reviews, IRR reviews, and overreads
Support implementation and integration of new LTSS quality measures, assessing operational impact, data availability, validation requirements, and audit implications
Identify risks related to compliance, data integrity, audit readiness, and operational capacity, and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Drive process improvement, documentation, and standardization to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality outcomes across markets
Provide backup coverage and business continuity for the LTSS COE Quality Program Director
Develop and deliver training, guidance, and technical support to markets and internal teams on LTSS Quality requirements and best practices
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging requirements to ensure the LTSS COE remains proactively compliant and audit-ready
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives to strengthen quality performance, member surveys, state evaluations, and contract compliance
Requirements
Requires a BA/BS
minimum of 5 years external client facing experience in program/project management
5-7 years of LTSS experience (preferred)
Experience conducting case management audits (preferred)
Experience analyzing data and quality data reviews (preferred)
Experience developing and implementing quality projects (such as PIPs or Quality Assessment and Process Improvement – QAPI) (preferred)
Experience supporting LTSS Quality programs such as LTSS HEDIS, LTSS Distinction and CMS LTSS Quality Measures preferred
Medicaid HEDIS and Medicare Stars knowledge/experience (preferred)