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Liberator Medical Supply is seeking a dynamic and highly strategic Associate Director, Market Access & Payer Strategy to lead the expansion of insurance coverage, payer network access, and reimbursement opportunities across Liberator's Urology, Ostomy, and PureWick® product portfolios.
This leader will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive payer strategy focused on increasing in-network participation, expanding covered lives, improving reimbursement economics, and driving patient access across Commercial, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, and Government payer channels.
The Associate Director will serve as Liberator's primary market access leader, partnering closely with payer organizations, medical directors, CMS, state Medicaid agencies, BD's Office of Market Access, BD Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Revenue Cycle Management, and Commercial leadership to advance coverage policies and improve patient access to medically necessary products and therapies.
A critical component of this role will be leading the national expansion of PureWick® reimbursement and coverage, including engagement with Medicare Advantage organizations, state Medicaid agencies, and healthcare policymakers to secure favorable coverage determinations and fee schedule inclusion opportunities.
This position plays a significant role in achieving Liberator's growth objectives by expanding in-network access, reducing out-of-network barriers, improving reimbursement rates, and accelerating patient access to care. Expansion of Medicare Advantage participation and covered lives has already been identified as one of Liberator's most important growth vectors.
Key Responsibilities
Payer Contracting & Network Expansion
Develop and execute a national payer access strategy that increases Liberator's participation within commercial, Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid, and government-sponsored health plans.
Lead negotiations with national and regional health plans to secure favorable reimbursement rates, contract terms, and network participation agreements.
Renegotiate existing payer contracts to improve reimbursement economics, reduce administrative burdens, and increase long-term profitability.
Identify new payer contracting opportunities that expand covered lives and improve patient access.
Develop business cases, financial models, and network expansion strategies supporting contract negotiations.
Serve as the executive lead during payer negotiations and contracting discussions.
Medicare Advantage Growth & Expansion
Establish and execute a Medicare Advantage expansion strategy focused on increasing beneficiary access to PureWick®, Urology, and Ostomy products.
Lead strategic engagement with Medicare Advantage medical directors and policy committees regarding clinical and economic value propositions.
Present clinical evidence, health economic analyses, patient outcomes data, and utilization trends supporting expanded coverage decisions.
Influence payer policy updates that improve access to innovative continence management solutions.
Develop relationships with key decision-makers at national Medicare Advantage organizations including:
United Healthcare
AARP-UHC
Humana
WellMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans
Other national and regional MA organizations
Medicare Advantage expansion has been identified as a major growth vehicle for Liberator and PureWick growth initiatives.
Government Affairs, CMS & Medicaid Advocacy
Partner closely with BD's Office of Government Affairs and Office of Market Access to develop reimbursement and public policy strategies.
Represent Liberator before CMS, state Medicaid agencies, Medicaid managed care organizations, and other relevant healthcare stakeholders.
Lead initiatives to secure new coverage pathways, billing codes, reimbursement policies, and fee schedule inclusion opportunities where applicable.
Coordinate the development of clinical dossiers, outcomes research, white papers, economic analyses, and policy submissions.
Participate in industry coalitions, advocacy groups, and stakeholder forums supporting patient access initiatives.
Monitor healthcare policy, reimbursement, regulatory, and legislative developments that impact Liberator products and services.
Recommend proactive strategies to address reimbursement challenges and emerging market opportunities.
PureWick® Market Access Leadership
Serve as the market access subject matter expert for PureWick reimbursement and coverage expansion.
Develop payer-specific coverage strategies for both commercial and government payers.
Lead initiatives focused on securing broader payer acceptance of PureWick as a covered therapeutic solution.
Present clinical outcomes and evidence-based support for PureWick coverage to payers, medical directors, and policy committees.
Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Research, and BD leadership to strengthen reimbursement positioning.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with:
Revenue Cycle Management
Operations
Clinical Services
Compliance
Legal
Contracting
Finance
Commercial teams
Customer Service Leadership
Ensure payer contract terms are implemented effectively throughout operational workflows.
Support payer onboarding, implementation, and operational readiness activities.
Serve as the escalation point for strategic payer challenges impacting patient access.
Payer Issue Resolution & Patient Advocacy
Partner with insurance carriers and internal operational teams to resolve systemic patient access barriers.
Lead executive-level resolution efforts involving:
Coverage denials
Authorization obstacles
Contract interpretation disputes
Escalated patient complaints
Reimbursement challenges
Analyze trends impacting patient experience and develop sustainable corrective actions.
Advocate for policies and solutions that improve patient access and satisfaction.
Strategic Planning & Analytics
Develop annual market access plans aligned with company growth objectives.
Create executive reporting and market access dashboards.
Present recommendations and progress updates to BD and LMS executive leadership.
Evaluate new geographic, payer, and product expansion opportunities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
This role will be accountable for:
Market Access
Increase in covered lives
New payer contracts executed
Medicare Advantage market penetration
Managed Medicaid expansion
Contracting
Contracted rate improvement
In-network reimbursement growth
Margin expansion from negotiated agreements
Payer contract renewal success
PureWick Access
Increase in covered PureWick lives
New payer coverage determinations secured
Medicaid Advantage Plan Growth
Medicaid fee schedule additions
Reduction in coverage restrictions
Operations & Patient Experience
Reduction in payer-related escalations
Reduction in authorization barriers
Decrease in patient access delays
Patient complaint resolution effectiveness
Financial Performance
Incremental revenue generated through market access expansion
Improvement in reimbursement yield
Coverage-driven shipment growth
Return on contracting and payer initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Finance, Political Science, Health Policy, or related field.
10+ years of healthcare market access, managed care contracting, payer relations, reimbursement, government affairs, provider contracting, or healthcare policy experience.
Demonstrated success negotiating contracts with national and regional health plans.
Deep understanding of:
Medicare
Medicare Advantage
Medicaid
Managed Medicaid
Commercial Insurance
Healthcare reimbursement systems
Experience engaging medical directors, payer policy leaders, and government agencies.
Strong financial, contracting, and reimbursement modeling capabilities.
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence senior leaders both internally and externally.
Proven ability to operate independently in highly complex environments.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, MHA, MPH, JD, or related advanced degree.
Experience in DMEPOS, Home Medical Equipment, Medical Devices, Urology, Ostomy, Continence Care, or Healthcare Distribution.
Experience working with CMS, Medicaid agencies, and healthcare policymakers.
Existing relationships with payer organizations and healthcare policy stakeholders.
Experience navigating coverage determination, coding, reimbursement, and fee schedule development processes.
Experience collaborating with government affairs and industry advocacy organizations.
Knowledge of value-based care and health economics research.
Leadership Expectations
The Associate Director of Market Access is expected to be one of the most externally facing strategic leaders within Liberator Medical Supply.
The successful candidate will:
Think nationally
Build influential relationships across government and private payer organizations.
Advocate relentlessly for patient access.
Create win-win partnerships with payers and policymakers.
Bring a growth mindset focused on expanding access, covered lives, and market opportunities.
Operate with urgency, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
Partner closely with BD and Liberator leadership to make market access a competitive advantage.
Success in This Role
Success will be measured by one overarching outcome:
Expand patient access by increasing covered lives, improving reimbursement, growing Medicare Advantage participation, securing Medicaid coverage opportunities, and making Liberator the preferred in-network provider for urology, ostomy, and PureWick therapies across the United States.
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