Vice President, Network Development

Are you ready to join a passionate community of people who are changing how health care is delivered?  A place where you will find a career you love while truly making a difference building healthier communities.  If this sounds like you, we would love to have you apply as Vice President, Network Development with Medical Home Network!

Since 2009, Medical Home Network (MHN) has partnered with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) nationwide to transform care in the safety net, reduce health disparities, and build healthier communities. A mission-driven public benefit corporation, MHN helps FQHCs succeed in value-based care through technology, care model innovation, and strong partnerships. Our proven approach delivers leading health outcomes, lower costs, and elevated quality performance. We’re expanding our reach and impact to help more FQHCs enhance care for their patients. Modern Healthcare has named MHN one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for four years running (2021–2024). MHN was recently recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Vice President of Network Development is responsible for leading the strategic growth and development of MHN’s provider network. This role is focused on expanding and aligning MHN’s partnerships with FQHCs, community health centers, hospitals, and other safety-net providers to advance integrated, value-based care delivery and whole-person health.

With a strong emphasis on strategic planning, market insight, and relationship development, this leader plays a key role in identifying opportunities for network expansion, supporting the teams managing network operations and performance, and ensuring alignment with MHN’s mission and long-term goals.

• Fun, challenging, and collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues that care deeply about healthcare delivery.
• Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
• Competitive benefits programs including Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, FSA, and 401k.
• Fitness reimbursement, commuter benefits, and tuition assistance.
• Great work life benefits- Paid time off, sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
• Hybrid schedule based in Chicago, IL, with remote opportunities available outside this location. This role requires regular travel, which during peak periods may be as much as 2–3 days per week for up to 3 weeks each month. The incumbent must be able to travel regularly.

• Develop and lead the overall network growth strategy in alignment with MHN’s mission and value-based care model 
• Identify and assess market opportunities for network expansion in new and existing service areas. 
• Identify and onboard new provider partners, including FQHCs, behavioral health providers, hospitals and systems, and community-based organizations 
• Monitor the evolving healthcare market landscape, including regulatory and policy changes, and assess their impact on network strategy and provider priorities. 

• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with network participants — including executive and clinical leaders at partner organizations 
• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to FQHCs, community health centers, hospitals, and other safety-net providers navigating care transformation and value-based care initiatives. 
• Facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration between MHN and providers to align goals, address challenges, and promote shared success. 

• Design and negotiate agreements that support a spectrum of value-based payment structures. 
• Define performance expectations and value-based alignment requirements during contracting and onboarding. 
• Collaborate with legal, finance, compliance, and population health teams to ensure contract structures support MHN’s risk-bearing models and regulatory requirements. 

• Partner with internal teams responsible for network performance, quality improvement, and provider operations to ensure new partners are set up for success. 
• Provide strategic insight and context to performance and implementation teams to help tailor support to partner needs. 
• Support the development of tools, resources, and data-sharing approaches that enhance provider engagement and alignment. 
• Share insights from the field to inform internal teams about provider capabilities, challenges, and emerging trends. 

• Bachelor’s degree required; MPH, MHA, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred 
• 10+ years of experience in network development, provider relations, or health system partnerships 
• Deep understanding of value-based care, population health, and the role of FQHCs and safety-net providers 
• Proven track record of building and scaling collaborative provider networks 
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills 
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.  
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid programs, ACO models, and care coordination best practices 

Medical Home Network is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.