Northwestern Medicine
The Quality Utilization Specialist role involves conducting utilization reviews and audits to ensure appropriate levels of care and medical necessity for hospitalized patients. This position requires collaboration with clinical teams, payors, and leadership to facilitate cost-effective healthcare decisions and improve utilization practices. The specialist acts as a liaison to ensure compliance with managed care contracts while maintaining quality of care. The role also includes participating in performance improvement initiatives and providing education on utilization best practices.
Northwestern Medicine is a leading integrated healthcare system in the Chicago region that delivers care across hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty clinics. It brings together faculty, physicians, and researchers from Northwestern University to advance care through leading-edge treatments, clinical trials, and medical research. Services span primary and specialty care, surgical and inpatient services, diagnostics, and patient tools such as the MyNM patient portal, online appointments, and billing. Patients and providers choose Northwestern Medicine for its emphasis on quality, innovation, and academic expertise.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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