Vanessa Venter

Responsible for leading and participating in significant negotiations with Payors for acceptable reimbursement terms and contract languages for all facility agreements in the CA market. Developed complex negotiation strategies and secured acceptable terms, ensuring every contract and negotiation aligned with organizational goals to maximize reimbursement while minimizing financial risk.

Managed daily operations of contractual provider and stakeholder relationships, overseeing accurate provider databases and ensuring regulatory compliance. Reviewed, drafted, and documented agreements, ensuring language met all state and federal regulatory and NCQA standards.

Supervised contracting staff and developed the provider network through contract negotiations and relationship development. Responsible for new provider and staff orientations, ensuring network provider deficiencies were met.

Assigned and communicated projects to department staff, collaborating and reporting statuses to management. Managed an extensive and complex calendar, including meeting planning, scheduling, and preparation of meeting logistics.

Provided oversight, problem-solving, and support in collaboration with home health discharge, establishing goals and objectives for employee performance. Conducted individualized supervisory meetings with agency staff to review and monitor plans of care.

Grade: National Society of Collegiate Scholars Academic Achievement Award

Awarded the National Society of Collegiate Scholars Academic Achievement Award. Completed coursework in Business Contracts through Cornell University Law School.