Huron is a global consulting firm that helps organizations address complex business challenges through strategy, operations, advisory, digital, technology, and analytics services. Its work spans healthcare, education, energy, and financial services, with tailored support in areas such as managed services, outsourcing, and leadership development. Huron brings together specialists focused on practical, high-impact solutions for the distinct needs of each client, making it relevant to professionals interested in consulting, transformation, and data-informed organizational growth.
Healthcare Consulting Director, Reimbursement Specialist - Illinois Remote
Huron is seeking a healthcare consulting director to interpret payer contracts and lead reimbursement analysis for healthcare clients. The role advises on pricing, revenue cycle, cash collections, and net revenue while guiding client engagements and internal teams.
Description
- Assess the financial and cash-flow effects of complex payer contracts and reimbursement methodologies
- Lead reimbursement analyses and delivery for strategic pricing and specialized engagements
- Turn detailed findings into clear, practical recommendations
- Advise Service Capture, CDI/Coding, and Managed Care teams on reimbursement, cash collection, and net revenue impacts
- Work with data and analytics teams on reimbursement models, methodology development, and project delivery
- Provide subject-matter expertise to internal teams
- Present analyses, findings, and recommendations to clients
- Help develop and expand reimbursement, strategic pricing, and Service Capture methodologies
- Collaborate with Huron and client senior leaders to design and implement complex, sustainable solutions
- Lead teams while supporting client relationships, business development, and sales opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- At least 8 years of experience in healthcare consulting, provider reimbursement, managed care, revenue cycle, or performance improvement
- Advanced knowledge of healthcare payer contracts and reimbursement methodologies
- Ability to interpret contract provisions and evaluate their financial and cash-flow effects
- Experience assessing reimbursement structures, contract terms, pricing strategies, and revenue cycle initiatives through complex healthcare financial and operational data
- Experience developing or using reimbursement methodologies, contract models, pricing analyses, or revenue optimization strategies
- Ability to explain technical contract and reimbursement concepts in clear business terms
- Strong client communication, presentation, and relationship-management abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a primarily internal advisory role
- Willingness to travel according to client, enterprise, or project requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- US work authorization required
Benefits
- Annual incentive compensation program
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs
- Remote work arrangement
- Travel currently averages less than 25% annually