Chris Mayer
About Chris Mayer
Chris Mayer is an Account Executive with over 20 years of experience in the self-funding industry, currently working at Magellan Rx Management. He specializes in cost containment and referenced-based pricing, and has a background in organizational communication from Carroll University.
Work at Magellan Rx Management
Chris Mayer has been serving as an Account Executive at Magellan Rx Management since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing competitive medical benefit plans for employers. His expertise in cost containment and referenced-based pricing contributes to the organization's goal of providing effective healthcare solutions. Mayer's responsibilities include enhancing the member experience and fostering strong relationships with clients.
Education and Expertise
Chris Mayer earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Carroll University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the self-funding industry, where he has over 20 years of experience. Mayer specializes in cost containment strategies and referenced-based pricing, which are critical in managing healthcare costs for employers.
Background in the U.S. Navy Reserve
Mayer served in the U.S. Navy Reserve as a Navy Corpsman from 1989 to 2005, totaling 16 years of service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This experience provided him with a foundation in discipline and teamwork, which he has carried into his professional career in the healthcare industry.
Previous Experience at Cypress Benefit Administrators
Before joining Magellan Rx Management, Chris Mayer worked at Cypress Benefit Administrators as a Senior Account Executive from 2003 to 2019. During his 16 years in this position, he developed strong skills in client services, reinsurance, and managed care, which are essential for addressing the needs of clients in the self-funding sector.
Leadership Role at Lucent Health
Chris Mayer held the position of Senior Director of Account Executives at Lucent Health for one year, from 2019 to 2020, in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this leadership role, he was responsible for overseeing account executives and ensuring the delivery of quality service to clients, further enhancing his expertise in the healthcare benefits industry.