Joshua Albert
About Joshua Albert
Joshua Albert serves as the Director of Provider Contracting at Cambia Health Solutions, where he leads a team focused on aligning contractual methodologies with organizational objectives. He has extensive experience in managed care and provider contracting, having held various roles in prominent healthcare organizations since 2007.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Joshua Albert serves as the Director of Provider Contracting at Cambia Health Solutions, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he ensures that contractual methodologies align with the organization's objectives, as well as legal and regulatory requirements. He leads a contracting team consisting of 6-10 staff members, focusing on building strong partnerships within the provider community. His collaboration with the Actuarial Team allows for the integration of provider feedback and competitive information into contracting strategies.
Previous Experience in Managed Care
Prior to his current role, Joshua Albert worked at UHS as the Regional Director of Managed Care & Payer Strategies from 2020 to 2022. He also held positions at UnitedHealth Group, where he served as Managed Care Contract Manager and Compliance Officer from 2017 to 2019, and as Healthcare Provider Network Contract Manager from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at Regence BlueShield as a Senior Provider Contracting Executive from 2019 to 2020, and as an External Audit Investigative Specialist from 2007 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Albert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the University of Phoenix. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration and Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. His educational background supports his expertise in provider contracting and managed care strategies.
Strategic Development and Collaboration
In his role, Joshua Albert develops strategies alongside the Vice President of Network Management to achieve unit cost targets and cost stewardship goals. His work emphasizes collaboration with various teams to enhance contracting processes and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.