At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

The Executive Director position supports all Plan operations and is accountable for the full Plan P&L, reporting to the President of Special Needs Plans for Align Senior Care. The Executive Director will support initial implementation and startup activities of the Plan including network development and marketing as well as on-going operations, working closely with the AllyAlign Health centralized operations and services teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of Medicare Advantage leadership experience and Special Needs Plans experience. A strong knowledge of the medical community and MA environment is essential. Relationships with or direct experience working with skilled nursing facilities, Assisted Living Communities, CCRCs, or other senior housing communities highly desired.

• Accountable to Senior Management for the overall profitability of the Plan, working closely with sales, utilization management, quality, compliance, and operational teams.
• Engages in supporting all Plan activities including Network Relationships, Value Based Contracting Initiatives, Compliance, Utilization Management, Operations, and Sales, Plan Marketing, and escalated member and provider support.
• Executes on strategies and goals set by the Plan Board of Directors and AAH Senior Management Team for improving operational execution and delivering value to customers and members.
• Actively engages new senior housing partners for Plan membership in coordination with the Business Development team.
• Engages as part of the Plan Bid Development team.
• Works to develop new Plan initiatives and benefits that add value to the Plan and Plan Members.
• Identifies operating business risks/opportunities and identifies strategies to mitigate/capitalize as appropriate.
• Responsible for Plan day-to-day Operations and Management.
• Works directly with the Plan's Customer Service team to provide prompt, friendly onsite provider relations and customer service.
• Coordinates with the Sales team management to establishes member growth programs and manage campaigns to achieve top line revenue targets.
• Prepares / Approves prepares Board meeting materials and packets, prepares and distributes regular Plan reports, and maintains regular weekly or bi-weekly meetings with AAH Management.
• Monitors and reports on key financial metrics for the Plan; is knowledgeable about Plan financial reporting.
• Contributes to the Plan's operating budget.
• Actively evaluates contracts with Providers for "preferred" and "required" network adequacy as needed.
• Participates in Plan Compliance and Quality Committees, including regular reports to the Plan's CMS Regional Account Manager.
• Supports state regulatory and CMS regulatory filings and notices.

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business, or Management
• 5+ years of Medicare Advantage management experience
• 2+ years of direct Special Needs Plans experience
• Technical and financial understanding of health care operations
• Familiarity with risk-based models and relevance to senior housing operators
• Understanding of publicly funded government health care programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare or State health care programs for the uninsured)
• Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and requirements
• Understanding of challenges that face health plans and health care in general
• Ability to stay apprised of ongoing changes that impact health plan and healthcare operations
• Exceptional self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in business systems including Microsoft Office, customer relationship, project management
• Understanding and experience within the senior housing industry preferred.

Travel:

• In-territory travel estimate: 25%-50%

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21st in Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.