Emily Tarr
About Emily Tarr
Emily Tarr serves as the Director of Payer Strategy at Honest Medical Group, where she leads initiatives focused on value-based care and provider engagement. With extensive experience in the healthcare sector, she has held various managerial roles at companies such as WellCare Health Plans and Bright Health, securing significant Medicare Advantage lives and negotiating national managed care agreements.
Current Role at Honest Medical Group
Emily Tarr serves as the Director of Payer Strategy at Honest Medical Group, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on collaborating with major national and regional payors to enhance membership growth and quality improvement within Honest's joint ventures. She leads educational initiatives for both internal and external stakeholders, emphasizing value-based care arrangements to ensure effective implementation and provider engagement.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to her current role, Emily Tarr held various positions in healthcare management. She worked at Bright Health as the National Manager of Vendor Services for seven months in 2021. Before that, she spent three years at WellCare Health Plans, where she progressed from Hospital Contracting Manager to Senior Manager of National Contracting and Network Development. Her experience also includes roles at Coventry Health Care, MultiPlan, Connect Hearing US, and UnitedHealth Group, where she developed expertise in provider relations and network development.
Achievements in Medicare Advantage
Emily Tarr has secured over 40,000 Medicare Advantage full-risk lives, which represents more than half a billion in annual revenue from the nation's largest payors. She has successfully negotiated managed care agreements on a national scale with various healthcare providers, including hospital systems and multi-specialty provider groups. Her efforts have contributed significantly to the financial performance and growth of the organizations she has been part of.
Educational Background
Emily Tarr earned her Bachelor's Degree in Interpersonal Communications from Bowling Green State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. This educational background has equipped her with essential communication skills that are vital in her roles within the healthcare industry, particularly in managing relationships with providers and stakeholders.
Performance Monitoring and Strategy
In her role, Emily Tarr monitors key performance indicators such as Stars, MLR, CAHPS, NPS, and provider satisfaction. This monitoring is crucial for optimizing deal performance and ensuring that the strategies implemented are effective in achieving desired outcomes. Her analytical approach supports the overall objectives of Honest Medical Group in enhancing care quality and operational efficiency.