David Petzold
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in payer contracting and strategic planning, notably at AMSURG, LLC, where I secured $2.6M in contract increases. Proven expertise in financial analysis and contract negotiation, complemented by strong decision-making skills, driving successful outcomes in complex healthcare environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Contracting
AMSURG, LLC
03.2020 - 10.2025
Responsible for payer contracting for 45 ASC's in 9 western states, primarily CA and AZ.
Annual strategic planning to identify contracts needing renegotiation
Negotiations involved: financial analysis, proposal development, rate negotiation and contract language review leading to mutual agreement and execution
Negotiated $2.6m in increases in 2025.
VP Network Development
Humana, Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2019
Responsible for provider contracting and provider relations in WI, MN and MI.
Interim Network VP in Chicago for 15 months
Negotiated provider contracts for an employer exclusive network supporting 250,000 lives
Directed the creation of provider networks nationwide supporting Obama Care plans
Director Reimbursement & Managed Care
Aurora Health Care
03.1988 - 12.2005
Responsible for filing medicare and medicaid cost reports
System wide payer contracting for Hosptials, Physicians, ASC's, Lab and Homehealth/DME
Negotiated long term contracts with all major payers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Payer Contracting
- Financial Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Proposal Development
- Microsoft Office
- Strategic Planning
- Decision Making
Certification
CPA
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Timeline
Director of Contracting
AMSURG, LLC
03.2020 - 10.2025
VP Network Development
Humana, Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2019
Director Reimbursement & Managed Care
Aurora Health Care
03.1988 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee