Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Compass Healthcare Collaborative is a provider-led, patient-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing sustainable healthcare transformation. Established in 2004 through a partnership between the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) and the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), Compass brings together a diverse group of stakeholders – including providers, hospitals, payers, employers, community organizations, and government partners – to drive meaningful, system-wide improvement.

Through this multi-stakeholder approach, Compass is uniquely positioned to accelerate the adoption of best practices, leverage data to inform decision-making, and foster collaboration across the healthcare ecosystem. Its work is focused on improving the quality, safety, and value of care, both within Iowa and as a model for broader national impact.

Compass is guided by a clear mission to lead sustainable healthcare transformation in quality, safety, and value, and a vision of a collaborative culture of continuous improvement that drives more effective and efficient care. Its efforts are grounded in four core priorities: raising the standard of care, aligning and equipping providers for continuous improvement, engaging communities to support long-term transformation, and promoting data-driven performance improvement.

Compass is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors representing a broad cross-section of healthcare and community leadership, including hospitals, physicians, nursing, pharmacy, long-term care, health systems, business, and performance improvement experts. This diverse governance structure provides a strong foundation for collaboration and strategic influence across the state. The organization is led by a President/CEO who oversees a staff of 15 and an $8 million operating budget.  The position is fully remote but requires Iowa residency.

At its core, Compass combines cross-sector leadership, data-driven strategy, and a collaborative model to advance measurable improvements in care – positioning the organization as a trusted convener and catalyst for healthcare transformation.

JOB PURPOSE

Reports to: Compass Healthcare Collaborative Board of Directors

The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) advances the Compass Healthcare Collaborative’s mission of achieving sustainable healthcare transformation through increased quality, safety and value. This executive position sets strategic direction, collaborates with a broad stakeholder base, and ensures appropriate compliance, financial health, and sustainability of the organization. The CEO guides a highly professional team responsible for leading healthcare transformation and delivering the mission and the four cornerstones of the Compass Healthcare Collaborative:

• Raise the Standard of Care
• Align & Equip Providers for Continuous Improvement
• Engage the Community for Sustainable Healthcare Transformation
• Promote Responsible Reporting of Healthcare Information

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and communicate a compelling short & long-term vision from which the growth strategy, organizational leadership and financial outcomes are derived.

Drive healthcare system improvement, inspiring efforts to address previously unidentified challenges with creative solutions in the areas of:

• Quality – evidence-based medicine
• Safety – eliminating unintended consequences
• Value – lowering healthcare costs

Deliver financial objectives

• Cultivate new business opportunities and expand revenue
• Establish and maintain an operating plan including budget, cash flow, and all related company finances
• Align the organization for the successful execution of significant contract revenue growth and geographic expansion of service delivery.

Develop and lead a highly motivated, effective and cohesive team

• Deploy talent strategies and succession planning, ensuring sufficient flexibility to adjust to business growth.

Lead company operations and administration

• Assure a solid project management culture exists and that practices are in place organization wide to effectively execute on contracts that drive growth.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, as well as operating procedures for the organization and each executive team leader.
• Ensure that the day-to-day administration of policies, procedures, and programs meets the vision and objectives established by the Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and best
• Establish appropriate organizational ethics and auditing practices and prepare the organization for compliance with and/or remediation requirements.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with external constituency groups including but not limited to associations, industry, government, public service organizations and vendors.

• Drive holistic healthcare systems improvement by brokering relationship and influencing behavior change within the constituencies of Providers, Payers, Purchasers and Patients.
• On behalf of Compass Healthcare Collaborative, provide external thought leadership and maximize relationship management activities and events.
  Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure clear & timely communication regarding status of the organization. This includes regular accountability and reporting on organizational progress toward objectives. Carry out other general responsibilities as may be delegated by the Board of Directors.

Work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure clear & timely communication regarding status of the organization. This includes regular accountability and reporting on organizational progress toward objectives. Carry out other general responsibilities as may be delegated by the Board of Directors.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten+ years of experience in a healthcare-associated organization focused on value-based care, quality systems improvement, patient and staff safety, continuous systems improvement, or any combination thereof.
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in healthcare, hospital/healthcare management, or public health.
• Prior C-suite or advanced level leadership with accountability for significant organizational growth including financial, talent, product, geographic and stakeholder growth.
• Entrepreneurial, with demonstrated success in identifying new revenue streams.
• Advanced understanding of healthcare, healthcare systems, applicable laws and regulations, and performance-based contracting, with a clear passion for improving how healthcare is delivered. Strong preference for understanding of the Iowa healthcare legislative landscape. Experience in a healthcare landscape similar to Iowa and national perspective considered.
• Demonstrated successful leadership, negotiation, management, and problem-solving skills, along with strong interpersonal and influential abilities; a natural convener who builds and sustains relationships with key stakeholders.
• Natural thought leader and ‘future creator’ able to define and build consensus around creative, innovative solutions to change the healthcare landscape and usher in the healthcare of tomorrow.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a track record of building innovative, creative, and collaborative teams and working groups.
• Familiarity and previous experience working at the intersections of healthcare Purchasers, Providers, Payers, and Patients.
• Business degree or advanced business degree is helpful but not required.

LOCATION

Remote (Iowa preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily an inside office-based role with frequent external interactions including presentation and speaking engagements. Incumbent will travel approximately 5 – 10%. Compass operates a fully remote office, with occasional in person convening of the full staff team. Preference for candidate resident of or willing to relocate to Iowa.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, standing, computer/computer monitor use. May spend extended periods traveling by car or airplane.

SEARCH PROCESS

The search for Compass Healthcare Collaborative’s President & CEO is being conducted by Tuft & Associates.  

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Tuft & Associates to: Catherine Babjak, MNM, cbabjak@tuftassoc.com

For confidential inquiries, nominations, or referrals, please contact:
Jill Christie, MA, President, jchristie@tuftassoc.com
Eileen Murrary, MiM, CAE, Executive Search Consultant, emurray@tuftassoc.com