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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) represents the long-term care community to the nation at large – to government, business leaders, and the public. AHCA/NCAL is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 15,000 assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally disabled and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.

AHCA/NCAL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, flexible hours, education assistance, and more.

AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed.

AHCA/NCAL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 
 

Our Mission

Improving Lives by Delivering Solutions for Quality Care

Our Core Values
We act with compassion and understanding.
We set goals and measure outcomes.
We seek opportunities to improve.

We are ALL Part of the Solution

​By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL seeks to improve the lives of all those connected with our member centers. We celebrate that those lives are not all the same. We are a stronger association and profession when a diverse group of voices contribute. This value is reflected in our actions and decisions. We continually strive to promote inclusion and equity for all those connected with AHCA/NCAL and the long term and post-acute care profession. 
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This includes, but is not limited to, people of diverse:
  • Race
  • Nationality
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender Identity 
  • Age
  • Religion
  • Ability
  • Education
  • Learning Style
  • Sexual Orientation, and
  • Professional Attainment

Director of National Contracting – Network Management

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Director of National Contracting to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by supporting high-quality care through effective management of value-based contracting across AHCA/NCAL Solutions network(s). The position is responsible for payer negotiations, developing value-based programs, oversight of Contracting Committees, and ensuring successful contract implementation.

Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in a related field preferred. Minimum 10 years of healthcare experience required, including knowledge of post-acute care. Proven experience in network development, payer contracting, and negotiation required. Value-based reimbursement experience strongly preferred. Project management experience required, with ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple initiatives effectively.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage contract negotiations with payers, including messenger model activities , contract implementation, and ongoing contract management.
  • Secure profitable health plan agreements aligned with AHCA standards and industry best practices.
  • Negotiate evergreen contracts that include annual rate increases tied to the Medical Consumer Price Index guidelines.
  • Design, negotiate and implement innovative contracting models – such as value-based contracts, episodic payment models and case rates, that incentivize provider performance.
  • Partner with the Sr. Director of Network Management to build and maintain strong payer relationships through key account management and regular scorecard reviews.
  • Educate members on contract terms, policies and procedures and other aspects of network participation.
  • Facilitating Contracting Committee activities for various state networks. This includes seeking input from the Committee on Network priorities, contract negotiations and gaining support for new models and contracts.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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Executive Director – Integrated Networks

AHCA/NCAL is seeking an Executive Director to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care by creating and leading the development, operation and strategic direction of AHCA’s provider network division and services.

Qualifications & Skills:
Advanced degree plus 10-15 years related health policy experience including network development and clinical integration.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Network Operations: Management, Clinical, Contracting and Credentialing
  • Create and lead the network management of state networks.
  • Create and lead the credentialing functions of the network, including developing and advancing claims escalation as a service and potential revenue generator.
  • Create and lead network contracting functions, ensuring the creation of network contracts, value-based and other alternative payment models that support network value and growth for each state.
  • Establish policies, practices and processes, and develop the infrastructure to support current networks and network growth.
  • Lead achievement of network ROI functions and communication of ROI back to network members.
  • Develop, cultivate and manage key network member organization, payer, or other C-suite level relationships and customer support.
  • Design and lead a messenger model or clinically integrated network, along with other strategic initiatives such as claims escalation, credentialling and other standalone back-office support services for members that complies with antitrust and other laws, regulation and policies.
Network Department Operations
  • Ensure a plan for staffing operations that breaks even and supports network growth where it is appropriate and beneficial for states and members.
  • Create and adhere to the Integrated Network department budget.
  • Create network goals for the team and individuals that support and advance AHCA/NCAL and network goals.
  • Ensure all network functions both within AHCA/NCAL, and within each established network LLC comply with state and federal laws. Establish and adhere to a legal process for ensuring continued compliance.
  • Advise AHCA/NCAL board on legal issues and risk.
Network Development & Growth
  • Develop and adapt network development process and strategic plan.
  • Develop new networks in states that meet network viability criteria.
  • Establish network development process or alternative path for states that have less opportunity to form a clinically integrated network.
Other duties as assigned.

Vice President of Conferences & Professional Development – Member Services 

AHCA/NCAL is seeking a Vice President of Conferences & Professional Development to improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care through leading the vision, planning, and execution of AHCA/NCAL’s high profile meetings and education portfolio.

Qualifications & Skills:
BA/BS in Management, Business, Meeting Planning, or related field required. Minimum of 10 years’ experience. Certified Meeting Planner preferred. Certifications or course work in adult learning principles a plus.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • To lead, manage and “own” all AHCA/NCAL in-person conferences, events, and the annual convention.
  • Lead the research and development of short and long-form education sessions, and other member focused resources that make up the offerings available on ahcancalED, the association’s online learning platform.
  • Meet or exceed all net profit goals. For 2025, the total registration revenue goal across all programming was $1.9M (excluding sponsorship, exhibits) and expenses of $4.1M.
  • Ensure design and delivery of timely, high impact education agendas to ensure they are must-attend events – both in person and via the ahcancalED online platform.
  • Lead event operations, contract negotiations, budget development, expense control, and continuous improvement across all programs.
  • Continuously research and integrate the latest industry trends, topics, best practices, technology, and innovations impacting AHCA/NCAL.
  • Drive operational excellence and data-informed decisions that enhance the impact and reach of hosted events.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans, budgets, and annual goals to ensure growth, quality and relevance of AHCA/NCAL offerings.
  • Ensure operational efficiency and high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction across all services.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to program delivery, compliance and reputation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Contact Us
AHCA/NCAL will not accept unsolicited resumes for positions not listed. If you have question​s, please email us. 

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