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Kevin Gardner

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Payer operations executive at Centene who reduced pended claims 33% and led a 205-person provider operations organization.

United States
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At Centene Corporation, I directed provider operations and data management for Florida Medicaid and Marketplace products, supporting claims performance and operations for 75,000+ providers. I led a 205-person organization through eight direct reports and managed a $7M departmental budget.

I designed and implemented an enterprise data validation and control program that reduced provider data errors below 2%. I also strengthened inventory management and reduced backlogs, preventing more than $600K in potential AHCA regulatory fines.

At CVS HEALTH / AETNA, I managed provider relations and claims escalations, configured QNXT provider data tables, and implemented CAQH ProView for Groups to streamline credentialing. Earlier, as Supervisor, Claims at APWU HEALTH PLAN, I reduced pended claim inventory by 33% within the first year and spearheaded a nine-month QNXT implementation.

I began in claims at CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD, progressing from Customer Service Specialist to FEHBP Claims Adjuster. That work gave me hands-on experience researching and adjusting claims, interpreting benefits, and resolving claim issues.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Centene Corporation logoCC

Director, Provider Operations & Data Management

Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)

Led a 205-person provider data and operations organization, managed a $7M budget, and reduced provider data errors below 2%. Prevented over $600K in potential AHCA fines and delivered critical requirements for a $30B Florida Medicaid contract re-procurement.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SU

Stevenson University

MBA, Business and Technology Management

Earned an MBA in Business and Technology Management from Stevenson University in 2020.

UC

University of Maryland Global Campus

BS, Business Administration

Earned a BS in Business Administration from University of Maryland Global Campus in 2016.

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