I work in healthcare because I am passionate about helping hospitals and providers continuously improve the quality of their care while making it more accessible and affordable to patients. I particularly enjoy helping organizations prepare for value-based reimbursement. This may involve building a financial model, developing a contracting strategy, or creating the framework for an accountable care organization.Jim helps healthcare providers optimize reimbursement from payers. His understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies—from fee-for-service to capitation—helps him identify appropriate payer contracting opportunities for his clients given their competitive positions, risk tolerance, strategic goals, and other attributes. Jim uses his analytical skills to quantify the opportunities, as well as his communication skills forged during his time as a healthcare marketing specialist to articulate the pros and cons to clients’ executives. He then negotiates with payers to achieve his clients' contracting strategies. Thoughtful, responsive, and dedicated to his clients' success, Jim understands the critical role payer contracting plays in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.