Sr Payer Policy Analyst- HYBRID

Sr. Payer Policy Analyst - Senior Payer Policy Analyst is responsible for assisting the Manager of Payer Policy and Relations with policy and alliance development activities for the company, including development and implementation of policy strategies to support Labcorp and the laboratory industry at the state and federal levels. The Analyst will act as internal conduit to gather and share information as it relates to policy, billing and reimbursement issues.

The Analyst will primarily focus on developing and implementing strategies to improve the outcomes of prior authorizations for genetic testing.

• Work directly with Segment Science and Marketing management teams to develop an understanding of existing and emerging technologies to provide education, appeals influence and insight pertaining to payer policy for Government and Commercial payers.
• Provide support to include attending Payer meetings with Payor Solutions Account Executives to communicate specific policy concerns and denials trends.
• Regularly monitor payer policy updates and changes such as NCD, LCD and other commercial insurance coverage policies impacting revenue.
• Function as a liaison between Labcorp Medical Directors and Government and Commercial Payer Medical Directors on issues pertaining to existing payer policies and proposed policy changes impacting reimbursement.
• Assist the Manager with subject matter expertise for the development of comments on regulatory proposals, written testimony, policy position papers and regulations that affect the company, analyzing public policy, legislative and regulatory proposals, and reporting internally as required.
• Coordinate with the Payer and Policy Relations Team to help develop Lab Corp’s policy positions, strategy and tactics, and advocate company positions with regard to new or amended legislation, regulations, or public policy. Support efforts in defending against risk of Medicare and private sector payer price erosion associated with the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA).
• Support efforts at the state and federal levels as appropriate by developing responses, talking points, strategy on key issues while helping to assure policy consistency across the organization.
• Advocate company positions orally and in writing before, during and after meetings at associations and coalitions (e.g., ACLA, CCLA, PLUGS, AECS, Medicaid Review boards, ICD-10 coalition, CMS Provider Compliance Group), and others.
• Communicate developments and updates on a regular basis through periodic reporting mechanisms and appropriate internal and external communications channels.
• Examine health care trends, monitor implementation of Government Health Care Acts to inform business of implications and identify potential opportunities and/or risk for Medicare, Medicaid, Accountable Care Organizations, and Commercial payers.
• Evaluate laboratory-related state legislation and laws to engage subject matter experts to determine potential impacts and next steps.
• Craft language based on state laws to assist in appealing claim denials and pursue payer reimbursement.
• Develop and maintain key contacts and relationships with policy makers for Medicare Contractors, Medicaid Payers and Commercial insurers. Collaborate with third party groups affected by Medicare, Medicaid, and CLIA regulations that impact lab services.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager, Director and/or Vice President of Payer Policy.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and 5 years work experience required (If no degree- minimum 7 years work experience required).
• Strong preference for advanced degree; MBA, JD, M.A./M.S., CGC, RN
• Prior experience building strategic relationships
• Prior work experience in a clinical or business setting
• Prior work experience with insurance guidelines and payer policies
• Prior work experience with state and federal agencies and/or commercial insurance payers
• Prior work experience in healthcare revenue cycle (prior authorization, coding, claims, denials, appeals, billing compliance, etc.)

Application Window Closes: 8-15-25

Pay Range: $76-100K (State minimum…