Scott Allen is senior vice president of managed care contracting at nimble solutions. He joined nimble in 2008 and has devoted his healthcare industry career to advising surgical centers and practices on managed care contracting. His extensive knowledge of surgical reimbursement, revenue cycle experience, and national perspective enables him to devise solutions suited to the nuances of the outpatient surgical market.
Scott has a proven record of accomplishment as a strategic advisor to nimble’s clients by providing direction on payer contract issues, revenue implications associated with evolving payment systems and structures, and the fiscal impact of high acuity case migration to the outpatient setting. He has led contract negotiations that have resulted in savings for payers while identifying revenue opportunities for providers.
Moreover, his expertise in RCM operations, reimbursement, and payment systems has been instrumental to his success in securing payer contracts in surgical centers and introducing and developing spine, total joint, and cardiology programs.
As an industry leader, Scott is often asked to speak on panel discussions at annual conventions. He has given presentations at industry conferences and live webinars on managed care contracting best practices. He is also involved in various advocacy roles in the healthcare industry and has published articles on RCM business operations in multiple publications, including Becker’s ASC Review and ASC Focus. He has a BS in political science from St. Louis University.
