Wanda Magee
Pearland,TX
Summary
Healthcare contracting and network development leader with progressive experience guiding provider negotiations, network growth, and value-based care across Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and government-sponsored plans. Leads cross-functional initiatives that support affordability, network adequacy, and medical cost containment while building standards, reimbursement methods, and project plans that keep programs on track.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Contracting & Network Development
CENTENE CORPORATION
St Louis, Missouri
01.2019 - 09.2026
- Negotiated complex agreements with hospitals, physician groups, and ancillary providers.
- Facilitated provider contracting and network development initiatives to enhance growth, affordability, and network adequacy.
- Implemented Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid programs across Centene health plan operations.
- Developed comprehensive project plans detailing timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs, and requirements.
Director, Network Management
AETNA
01.2003 - 01.2017
- Directed provider contracting, negotiation, compliance, and network management operations to enhance network quality and provider relationships.
- Created enterprise contracting standards and reimbursement methodologies to streamline processes and ensure consistency across the organization.
- Implemented OB/GYN and Oncology value-based programs adopted across the organization.
- Designed narrow-network strategies that generated significant client cost savings while maintaining quality care access.
Network Manager
AETNA
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Negotiated provider agreements, expanding Medicare Advantage networks to enhance service accessibility.
- Managed contract renewals and reimbursement updates while educating providers on best practices.
- Performed audits and implemented optimization initiatives to achieve cost reductions in medical expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Organizational/Business Management
Charter Oak State College
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Network Development
- Value based contracting
- Reimbursement Methodologies
- Provider Relations
- Network Adequacy
- Cost reduction strategies
- Financial Analysis
- Healthcare Analytics Platforms
- Provider Data Management Systems
- Team Leadership
SELECTED EXECUTIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
- Negotiated complex provider agreements across hospitals, physician organizations, specialty groups, and ancillary providers.
- Developed and implemented value-based care programs that improved quality and cost efficiency.
- Drove network strategies supporting financial performance and market competitiveness.
- Built, coached, and mentored high-performing contracting and network management teams.
Timeline
Director, Contracting & Network Development
CENTENE CORPORATION
01.2019 - 09.2026
Director, Network Management
AETNA
01.2003 - 01.2017
Network Manager
AETNA
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Organizational/Business Management
Charter Oak State College