Jessica Westmoreland
About Jessica Westmoreland
Jessica Westmoreland is the Director of Payer Relations & Contracting at Talkiatry, with a background in health care administration and extensive experience in payer contracting and network management.
Current Position at Talkiatry
Jessica Westmoreland is the Director of Payer Relations & Contracting at Talkiatry. She commenced this role in 2023 and operates remotely from Jackson, California. Her responsibilities include utilizing lean methodology to implement tools and process improvements in payer contracting and collaborating with the revenue cycle team to ensure contract terms are optimally executed for revenue opportunities.
Previous Experience at Carbon Health
Before joining Talkiatry, Jessica Westmoreland worked at Carbon Health from 2020 to 2023 as the Senior Provider Contracting Manager. In this role, she was responsible for identifying gaps and network opportunities to ensure provider access. Her work contributed to effective payer contracting practices within the company.
Renown Health Contract Specialist
Jessica Westmoreland served as a Contract Specialist at Renown Health from 2016 to 2020. Based in the Reno, Nevada area, she played a significant role in managing contracts and was involved in the implementation of tools and process improvements to enhance payer contracting.
Educational Background
Jessica Westmoreland holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Western Governors University, completed from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the Oregon Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2016 and an Associate of General Studies from Rogue Community College from 2009 to 2012.
Expertise in Payer Relations and Contracting
Throughout her career, Jessica Westmoreland has developed expertise in payer relations and contracting. She is adept at employing lean methodology for process improvement and implements strategies aimed at ensuring optimal revenue opportunities through effective contract management. Additionally, she is skilled in mergers and acquisitions and uses a servant leadership style in her roles.