Medical Director

The Contractor Medical Director (CMD) is responsible for researching and reviewing clinical evidence in support of developing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), conducting medical review (MR) activities, providing clinical program outreach activities, taking party or participant status in Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) appeals hearings, and performing appeals.

The role collaborates with CMS and other Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) and interacts with medical societies and peer groups to share information, provide education and guidance. The CMD collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to support accurate, timely, and consistent medical decision-making while promoting program integrity and high-quality care for Medicare beneficiaries.

**As a secondary consideration, we do offer remote work in the following approved states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

*** If not regionally local to Madison, WI, occasional travel to our WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI, 53713) may be expected, as will some travel to CMS conferences.

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you enjoy the following:

- Research and review clinical evidence in support of developing Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs).

- Work with RN(s) on local coverage determinations - reviewing new procedures that may involve new technology and provide medical judgment on coverage determinations.

- Meet with CMS staff to provide input/updates on coverage and MR policy issues and interact with the CMDs at other contractors to share information on potential problem areas.

- Work with the Medical Review (MR) Clinical Team to develop our MR strategy and provide clinical expertise to effectively focus MR on areas of potential fraud, waste, or abuse.

- Analyze data to determine if there is an aberrancy with a particular service or provider and identify opportunities for improvement or interventions to address the issues.

- Conduct claim reviews when appropriate and provide technical assistance on the correct application of MR policy during claim adjudication, including through written internal claim review guidelines.

- Serve as subject matter expert for law enforcement with investigations regarding fraudulent provider activity.

- Respond to inquiries from providers and representatives of the medical industry regarding advanced medical solutions that may provide better patient treatments and outcomes.

- Other job-related responsibilities may be assigned as required.

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

- Board Certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties recognized specialty.

- Possession of a valid active and unrestricted medical license (in any state or U.S. territory) with no federal sanctions.

- Five (5) or more years of experience as a practicing physician, with experience in Medicare insurance policies and regulations.

- Three (3) or more years of experience in the health insurance industry, a utilization review firm, or another health care claims processing organization in a role that involved developing coverage or medical necessity policies and guidelines.

- Strong knowledge of evidenced-based medicine and clinical guidelines.

- Extensive knowledge of the Medicare Fee for Service program, particularly the coverage and payment rules, with Part A, Part B, DME, or Home Health and Hospice.

- Wired (ethernet cable) internet connection from your router to your computer.