SaVida Health
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.
About the Role
The Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Payor Strategy serves as a key member of SaVida Health's executive leadership team, responsible for driving national revenue performance and payor strategy across all markets. This role provides strategic oversight of the entire revenue cycle - including Patient Access (front-end RCM), billing, collections, credentialing, payor contracting, vendor management, and reconciliation. The VP will lead initiatives that enhance reimbursement, optimize systems and processes, strengthen payor relationships, and ensure scalability across SaVida's rapidly growing behavioral health network.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Cycle Leadership Oversee the end-to-end revenue cycle, including patient access, authorizations/referrals, charge capture, claims submission, payment posting, denials management, and collections. Drive financial performance through data analytics, KPI tracking, and workflow standardization across all locations. Partner with Finance, Operations, and Clinical teams to improve accuracy, reduce DSO and enhance revenue capture. Lead system optimization efforts across Athenahealth, Phreesia, and CredentialStream, ensuring integration and efficiency. Develop and maintain RCM dashboards and performance reporting for executive leadership. Patient Access & Front-End RCM
Oversee the Patient Access team, responsible for verification of benefits (VOB), prior authorizations, and referrals. Establish and enforce standardized workflows to improve front-end data accuracy, eligibility verification, and turnaround times. Ensure consistent communication between Patient Access, Clinical Operations, and Billing to prevent claim rejections and denials. Offshore Vendor Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for offshore RCM vendors, ensuring alignment with SaVida's operational goals. Oversee vendor functions including A/R follow-up, payment posting, credentialing support, payor data maintenance, and reconciliation. Define and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and escalation protocols to ensure vendor accountability and measurable outcomes. Maintain compliance with HIPAA, data security, and organizational policies. Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective action plans as needed to ensure high-quality execution and continuous improvement. Payor Strategy and Contracting
Lead payor contracting, rate negotiations, and reimbursement optimization initiatives across all states. Oversee provider enrollment, CAQH management, delegated rosters, and payor credentialing to ensure timely onboarding. Analyze payor performance data to identify trends, underpayments, and opportunities for rate improvement. Collaborate with executive leadership to align payor strategy with expansion and service line goals Mergers, Acquisitions & Site Integration
Support integration of RCM operations during acquisitions, de novo launches, and expansions. Coordinate onboarding for billing, scheduling, and credentialing systems. Develop scalable workflows and SOPs to ensure operational readiness and continuity of revenue. Compliance & Team Leadership
Ensure full compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and state regulatory standards. Lead, coach, and develop RCM, Payor Strategy, and Patient Access leaders to build a high-performing, accountable organization. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and IT to align goals and performance measures. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred). 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Revenue Cycle Management, with 5+ years in a senior or executive role. Proven success leading multi-state RCM operations, offshore vendor management, and payor contracting. Expertise in credentialing, provider enrollment, and reimbursement optimization. Strong data-driven mindset with proficiency in Athenahealth, Phreesia, CredentialStream, Excel, SQL, or Looker. Experience in behavioral health or addiction treatment preferred.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
SaVida Health is a specialty medical practice providing outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment services. SaVida Health's care model includes medical care, counseling, comprehensive toxicology testing, case management and medical management of psychiatric medications. SaVida provides compassionate and individualized treatment programs to support those with substance use disorder.
About the Role
The Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Payor Strategy serves as a key member of SaVida Health's executive leadership team, responsible for driving national revenue performance and payor strategy across all markets. This role provides strategic oversight of the entire revenue cycle - including Patient Access (front-end RCM), billing, collections, credentialing, payor contracting, vendor management, and reconciliation. The VP will lead initiatives that enhance reimbursement, optimize systems and processes, strengthen payor relationships, and ensure scalability across SaVida's rapidly growing behavioral health network.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Cycle Leadership Oversee the end-to-end revenue cycle, including patient access, authorizations/referrals, charge capture, claims submission, payment posting, denials management, and collections. Drive financial performance through data analytics, KPI tracking, and workflow standardization across all locations. Partner with Finance, Operations, and Clinical teams to improve accuracy, reduce DSO and enhance revenue capture. Lead system optimization efforts across Athenahealth, Phreesia, and CredentialStream, ensuring integration and efficiency. Develop and maintain RCM dashboards and performance reporting for executive leadership. Patient Access & Front-End RCM
Oversee the Patient Access team, responsible for verification of benefits (VOB), prior authorizations, and referrals. Establish and enforce standardized workflows to improve front-end data accuracy, eligibility verification, and turnaround times. Ensure consistent communication between Patient Access, Clinical Operations, and Billing to prevent claim rejections and denials. Offshore Vendor Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for offshore RCM vendors, ensuring alignment with SaVida's operational goals. Oversee vendor functions including A/R follow-up, payment posting, credentialing support, payor data maintenance, and reconciliation. Define and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and escalation protocols to ensure vendor accountability and measurable outcomes. Maintain compliance with HIPAA, data security, and organizational policies. Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective action plans as needed to ensure high-quality execution and continuous improvement. Payor Strategy and Contracting
Lead payor contracting, rate negotiations, and reimbursement optimization initiatives across all states. Oversee provider enrollment, CAQH management, delegated rosters, and payor credentialing to ensure timely onboarding. Analyze payor performance data to identify trends, underpayments, and opportunities for rate improvement. Collaborate with executive leadership to align payor strategy with expansion and service line goals Mergers, Acquisitions & Site Integration
Support integration of RCM operations during acquisitions, de novo launches, and expansions. Coordinate onboarding for billing, scheduling, and credentialing systems. Develop scalable workflows and SOPs to ensure operational readiness and continuity of revenue. Compliance & Team Leadership
Ensure full compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and state regulatory standards. Lead, coach, and develop RCM, Payor Strategy, and Patient Access leaders to build a high-performing, accountable organization. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and IT to align goals and performance measures. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred). 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Revenue Cycle Management, with 5+ years in a senior or executive role. Proven success leading multi-state RCM operations, offshore vendor management, and payor contracting. Expertise in credentialing, provider enrollment, and reimbursement optimization. Strong data-driven mindset with proficiency in Athenahealth, Phreesia, CredentialStream, Excel, SQL, or Looker. Experience in behavioral health or addiction treatment preferred.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.