HSCRC CHIEF III

**This position is limited to current employees of the MDH, Health Services Cost Review Commission only.**

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The Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) seeks a Chief of Hospital Rate Setting to assist the Associate Director of Hospital Rate Regulation in the supervision, coordination, and implementation of all hospital rate setting methodologies.. The HSCRC is responsible for developing, refining, and implementing Commission policy geared toward achieving its mandate of providing maximum efficiency and effectiveness at Maryland hospitals and achieving the goals of the Maryland All-Payer model approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Commission is an independent agency of Maryland government and is unique in the U.S. because it sets hospital rates for self-pay and commercial patients as well as for Medicaid and Medicare patients as a result of its waiver from Medicare's Prospective Payment System.

Main duties include:

• Setting rate for Maryland hospitals using the Global Budget Revenue system and applying and implementing rate setting methodologies into the rate setting process. 
• Design rate adjustment models and assist in the development of rate setting automation tools.
• Monitor the charging practices of all hospitals and ensure hospitals are in compliance with HSCRC regulations.
• Supporting and reviewing the calculations of the annual updates to hospital global budgets, as well as unit rates and rate corridors.
• Oversee the design and modifications of compliance models.
• Assisting in the review and evaluation of Commission initiated or hospital submitted rate reviews.
• Supervise rate setting staff. Train analysts, assign tasks, answer technical questions, and review analyst assignments.

Maryland is leading the nation in implementing ground breaking health care reforms. This position is an exciting opportunity to participate in transformative work to modernize health care financing and payment models. Employees will have an integral role in changing the landscape of healthcare in Maryland and the nation.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, hospital administration, health care administration/policy or a related field from an accredited college or university; four years of progressively responsible experience is preferred; experience in Maryland hospital rate setting and the implementation of the All-Payer Model is required.  

The successful candidate must possess strong Excel skills.  Other programming skills are desirable, but not required.  A successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and interact with staff, hospitals officials, consultants and other health care officials.

**This position is limited to current employees of the MDH, Health Services Cost Review Commission only.**

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.