Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President, Managed Care and Value Based Contracting serves as FPI's point person for payer contracting and operational payer related issues (Federal, State and delegated) as well as managing all activities and aspects required for the organization to meet regulatory requirements for clinical quality reporting in collaboration with departmental leadership. Performs ongoing payer assessments and analyzes impact to FPI. Oversees payer relationships, contract negotiations, compliance, optimization of payer agreements, and the implementation of value-based programs. Develops and executes contracting strategies, managing relationships with payers, and ensuring successful integration of value-based initiatives. Plans for the successful execution of all FPI practice projects related to EQIP, ECIP, MD PCP, PCMH and MIPS program registration and attestation for all eligible clinicians. Serves as central contact to coordinate FPI payer contracts and UMSOM clinical department business development initiatives. Establishes collaborative relationships with SOM clinical department leadership and the UMMS office of managed care. Partners with executive leadership in setting strategic goals and aligning the quality vision for the organization while ensuring financial health.