Program Manager Population Health: Hoag Clinic Quality Improvement
About The Position
The Program Manager for Population Health is responsible for leading, coordinating, and optimizing value‑based care initiatives that improve quality outcomes across Hoag Clinic. This role requires a deep clinical understanding of ambulatory workflows, care management processes, and operational practices to effectively partner with providers, medical assistants, nurses, and operational leaders. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in HEDIS measures, CMS value‑based programs, and quality performance methodologies, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategies. The Program Manager will oversee teams responsible for obtaining medical records from operations to support gap‑closure efforts and ensure accurate quality reporting. They will also collaborate closely with operational leaders to identify and strategize around the tools, education, and resources needed for program success, driving adoption and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, outcomes‑driven environment. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California. To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/. Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Requirements
- deep clinical understanding of ambulatory workflows, care management processes, and operational practices to effectively partner with providers, medical assistants, nurses, and operational leaders
- strong expertise in HEDIS measures, CMS value‑based programs, and quality performance methodologies
- ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategies
- exceptional attention to detail
- strong analytical and communication skills
- ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, outcomes‑driven environment
Responsibilities
- leading, coordinating, and optimizing value‑based care initiatives that improve quality outcomes across Hoag Clinic
- overseeing teams responsible for obtaining medical records from operations to support gap‑closure efforts and ensure accurate quality reporting
- collaborating closely with operational leaders to identify and strategize around the tools, education, and resources needed for program success, driving adoption and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
