WittKieffer is assisting Alameda Alliance for Health (Alliance) based in Alameda, California in recruiting its new Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).

The CCO is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of all activities related to the Alliance’s adherence to laws, regulations and policies that govern its business. The CCO is responsible for the identification and organization of information and resources related to compliance requirements and policies; for the communication and training on the importance of compliance in general; and for the development of policies, procedures and standards related to the compliance program. The CCO is responsible for identifying and assessing areas of compliance risk for the Alliance and developing and implementing plans to reduce risk and maintain compliance.

Established in 1996, the Alliance is a local, public, not-for-profit managed care health plan committed to making high quality health care services accessible and affordable to Alameda County residents. A NCQA accredited health plan, the Alliance provides health care coverage to its 260,000 members through its Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and Alliance Group Care programs. The Alameda Alliance for Health network includes over 4,000 providers, 15 hospitals, 29 community health centers and over 200 pharmacies.

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree while a Master’s Degree and/or JD is preferred. In addition, candidates must have an outstanding record of achievement with at least seven years’ experience in Federal and/or State regulatory compliance. Three years in compliance and/or risk management roles at the management level in managed health care or insurance industry is preferred.

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