Identifies and evaluates managed care contracting opportunities to grow the existing business, develop new business with various third party payors, including but not limited to insurance carriers, third-party administrators, managed care networks, self-funded payors, business alliances and provider organizations and to expand the provider network. Maintains proficient knowledge of managed care contracting concepts, including but not limited to reimbursement methodologies, e.g., capitation, per diems, DRGs, case rates, and discounted fee-for-service; and, health benefit plan designs, including PPO, POS, EPO and HMO.