Role Description

This role offers a strategic opportunity to lead national healthcare interoperability initiatives, shaping the exchange of patient data across providers, payers, and technology networks. You will define and execute the organization’s vision for participation in Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), Carequality, CommonWell, and TEFCA, while influencing industry standards and regulatory policy. Acting as a key liaison across product, technology, business, and policy teams, you will drive internal alignment, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure seamless adoption of interoperability solutions. This role involves high-impact decision-making, industry advocacy, and direct engagement with senior stakeholders to advance value-based care outcomes. You will play a central part in establishing the organization as a leader in national interoperability while mentoring teams and influencing cross-functional product roadmaps.

• Define and champion long-term strategies for national health information exchange participation, aligning with business objectives and clinical performance goals.
• Act as the primary internal liaison for product, technology, policy, and business teams, translating regulatory and technical standards into actionable initiatives.
• Represent the organization in national and regional interoperability governance bodies, standards groups, and industry trade associations to influence policy and adoption of data exchange frameworks.
• Lead the planning, negotiation, and execution of strategic partnerships with HIEs, EHR vendors, payers, and consultants to advance interoperability in value-based care.
• Guide enterprise measurement, KPI development, and technology roadmap decisions to ensure effective integration of interoperability solutions.
• Drive adoption of standards-based interoperability, accreditation, and certification initiatives (e.g., NCQA, TEFCA, Carequality) to support organizational leadership in healthcare data exchange.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in health technology leadership, with a focus on health information exchange.
• 8+ years of experience negotiating and leading partnerships with payers, providers, vendors, regulatory bodies, or HIEs.
• Deep technical expertise in healthcare data standards, including HL7, FHIR, and USCDI.
• Demonstrated ability to influence national interoperability initiatives and participate in industry standards or governance groups.
• Knowledge of healthcare privacy and security regulations (HIPAA, patient consent, sensitive data rules).
• Proven skills in translating complex federal regulations into actionable business and product strategies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, with experience aligning interoperability efforts to clinical workflows, quality metrics, and value-based care programs.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentations and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Generous paid time off, including 21 days of PTO in the first year, 11 holidays, and two volunteer days.
• Parental leave: 12 weeks paid for all new parents.
• Six-week paid sabbatical after six years of service.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Stock options and equity participation.
• Educational Assistance and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Programs.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture that values diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.