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DeDrie A. Sauter (Wagner)

The Colony,USA

Summary

Energetic leader with extensive experience in contract management and strategic planning at United Healthcare. Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and enhancing workforce planning. Skilled in relationship building and complex contract negotiations, leading to operational efficiencies and improved stakeholder engagement. Focused on delivering impactful solutions within healthcare environments.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, National & Regional Solutions

United Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage issue resolution and process improvements under Network Chief of Staff
  • Expand UHN workforce planning model

Director, National Strategic Contracts

United Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Led process creation for new UHN programs & policies
  • Managed contract language review program for ideations and affordability team
  • Liaison between legal and network for affordability initiatives
  • Managed approval process, tracking and reporting for key strategic affordability initiatives

Associate Director, National Strategic Contracts

United Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Assisted with the build out, training, contract language modifications and management of special programs utilized by Network in negotiations with specific providers.
  • Liaison between clinical and Network for special programs and pilots established with various providers
  • Assisted with design, enhancements and building a first generation entity management database utilized by over 20 operational partners for program reporting and program development.

Manager, West Region Military & Veterans, Network Contracting

United Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for overseeing the development, maintenance and enhancement of the Tricare provider network for 11 states in the Tricare West Region
  • Responsible for working with the Commanders at 20 Military Treatment Facilities to ensure the civilian network is adequate to support the services needed outside the MTF at the military base.
  • Coordinated efforts between local UHN Network teams and UMV to achieve contract targets, address provider issues and act as a liaison between the MTFs and network providers to ensure continuity of beneficiary care.
  • Managed projects to get provider contracts loaded, demographics set up in four systems and all data elements loaded correctly for accurate directory displays and provider claims processing.

Manager, Dallas Health Plan, Ancillary Contracting, Physician Contracting

United Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Cross-trained and coached Account Managers to contract for provider and business structures throughout Texas to support commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products as needed.
  • Coordinated with leadership and managers in other health plans for contracting strategies and roll out of initiatives that crossed markets.
  • Assessed network adequacy and made quantity and financial improvements as needed.
  • Worked with analysts to develop financial strategy to manage unit cost in alignment with metrics and performance goals.
  • Led performance based contracting efforts in the market and support providers with Medicare cost-sharing agreements.
  • Worked with clinical managers on quality measures and reviews.

Senior Network Account Manager, North Texas Health Plan

United Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Initiated hospital contracting negotiations in DFW, West Texas and Oklahoma markets for commercial and Medicare products.
  • Analyzed and tracked financial performance goals per hospital and territory
  • Assessed strategy to meet unit cost goals, monitored performance and made improvements.
  • Maintained and sought to strengthen relationships with hospital partners.

Director, Network & Consulting Services

Beacon-One Health Services/USC Health Services
Dallas, TX
01.1999 - 01.2004

Managed Care Coordinator

Columbia Physician Services (aka HCA)
Dallas, TX
01.1998 - 01.1999

Contract Administrator

UNICARE Life & Health Insurance Company
Dallas, TX
01.1995 - 01.1998

Marketing and Public Relations Representative

Dallas Medical & Surgical Clinic
Dallas, TX
01.1994 - 12.1994

Client Services Assistant

Bakersfield Family Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
01.1992 - 01.1993

Front Office Clerk

F. M. Rice, M.D., Family Practice
Shafter, CA
01.1987 - 01.1992
  • Part-time during school year, full-time during breaks

Education

MBA - Health Services Management

University of Dallas
Irving, TX
12-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree: Political Science & History

California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
12-1993

Skills

  • Contract management
  • Financial analysis
  • Policy development
  • Workforce planning
  • Data analysis
  • Regulatory review
  • Project management
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Process improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Partnerships and affiliations
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Contract negotiation
  • Coaching and mentoring

Certification

Completed UHG Internal Coaching Certification June 2025

Timeline

Vice President, National & Regional Solutions

United Healthcare
01.2022 - Current

Director, National Strategic Contracts

United Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2022

Associate Director, National Strategic Contracts

United Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018

Manager, West Region Military & Veterans, Network Contracting

United Healthcare
01.2013 - 01.2016

Manager, Dallas Health Plan, Ancillary Contracting, Physician Contracting

United Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2013

Senior Network Account Manager, North Texas Health Plan

United Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2008

Director, Network & Consulting Services

Beacon-One Health Services/USC Health Services
01.1999 - 01.2004

Managed Care Coordinator

Columbia Physician Services (aka HCA)
01.1998 - 01.1999

Contract Administrator

UNICARE Life & Health Insurance Company
01.1995 - 01.1998

Marketing and Public Relations Representative

Dallas Medical & Surgical Clinic
01.1994 - 12.1994

Client Services Assistant

Bakersfield Family Medical Center
01.1992 - 01.1993

Front Office Clerk

F. M. Rice, M.D., Family Practice
01.1987 - 01.1992

MBA - Health Services Management

University of Dallas

Bachelor of Arts - Dual Degree: Political Science & History

California State University, Bakersfield

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