Jim Cherundolo
Manager - Group Retiree Medicare Advantage at Physicians Health Plan (Michigan)- Claim this Profile
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Supriya Kopf
Jim’s 30 plus years of benefits industry experience makes him one of the best employee benefit consultants in the industry. He seamlessly takes complex and challenging benefit situations experienced by plan sponsors and offers knowledgeable and thoughtful advice. His knowledge of the health care provider industry is particularly important for plan sponsors seeking guidance and understanding of their options. In working with Jim, I have routinely seen professionals seek him out for his expertise in network solutions, insurance arrangements, PBM solutions, Medicare, private exchanges, and contract negotiations, related both to vendor procurements and bargaining agreements. Having Jim on a project will definitely produce valuable insights that might otherwise have been missed, resulting in guidance and solutions that will help set his client on a sustainable path.
Supriya Kopf
Jim’s 30 plus years of benefits industry experience makes him one of the best employee benefit consultants in the industry. He seamlessly takes complex and challenging benefit situations experienced by plan sponsors and offers knowledgeable and thoughtful advice. His knowledge of the health care provider industry is particularly important for plan sponsors seeking guidance and understanding of their options. In working with Jim, I have routinely seen professionals seek him out for his expertise in network solutions, insurance arrangements, PBM solutions, Medicare, private exchanges, and contract negotiations, related both to vendor procurements and bargaining agreements. Having Jim on a project will definitely produce valuable insights that might otherwise have been missed, resulting in guidance and solutions that will help set his client on a sustainable path.
Supriya Kopf
Jim’s 30 plus years of benefits industry experience makes him one of the best employee benefit consultants in the industry. He seamlessly takes complex and challenging benefit situations experienced by plan sponsors and offers knowledgeable and thoughtful advice. His knowledge of the health care provider industry is particularly important for plan sponsors seeking guidance and understanding of their options. In working with Jim, I have routinely seen professionals seek him out for his expertise in network solutions, insurance arrangements, PBM solutions, Medicare, private exchanges, and contract negotiations, related both to vendor procurements and bargaining agreements. Having Jim on a project will definitely produce valuable insights that might otherwise have been missed, resulting in guidance and solutions that will help set his client on a sustainable path.
Supriya Kopf
Jim’s 30 plus years of benefits industry experience makes him one of the best employee benefit consultants in the industry. He seamlessly takes complex and challenging benefit situations experienced by plan sponsors and offers knowledgeable and thoughtful advice. His knowledge of the health care provider industry is particularly important for plan sponsors seeking guidance and understanding of their options. In working with Jim, I have routinely seen professionals seek him out for his expertise in network solutions, insurance arrangements, PBM solutions, Medicare, private exchanges, and contract negotiations, related both to vendor procurements and bargaining agreements. Having Jim on a project will definitely produce valuable insights that might otherwise have been missed, resulting in guidance and solutions that will help set his client on a sustainable path.
Experience
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Physicians Health Plan (Michigan)
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - Group Retiree Medicare Advantage
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Dec 2019 - Present
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AdvisoryCloud
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Advisor
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Aug 2019 - Present
If you are ever seeking business advice you can request a meeting with me through my profile on AdvisoryCloud at https://www.advisorycloud.com/profile/Jim-Cherundolo If you are ever seeking business advice you can request a meeting with me through my profile on AdvisoryCloud at https://www.advisorycloud.com/profile/Jim-Cherundolo
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Plante Moran
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
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Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
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Southfield, Michigan
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Healthcare Consultant
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
Provide healthcare expertise to various clients, including Public, Labor/Union and Private Sectors, related to key healthcare areas such as network solutions, plan design, Medicare Advantage and vendor procurements. Specialize in collective bargaining and vendor renewals, as well as vendor management. Bring a balanced approach in finding innovative ways to reduce health care costs while maintaining overall quality and member satisfaction. to assist clients. Provide healthcare expertise to various clients, including Public, Labor/Union and Private Sectors, related to key healthcare areas such as network solutions, plan design, Medicare Advantage and vendor procurements. Specialize in collective bargaining and vendor renewals, as well as vendor management. Bring a balanced approach in finding innovative ways to reduce health care costs while maintaining overall quality and member satisfaction. to assist clients.
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UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Carrier & Benefit Strategy
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Dec 2008 - Jul 2016
Part of Leadership Team that launched the UAW Trust for 850,000 UAW retirees. Negotiated contracts with healthcare vendors and subsequent renewals. Responsible for carrier management, including medical (Medicare Advantage, HMO's), dental, vision and pharmacy. Additional responsibilities included communications and outreach to retirees. Led subsequent RFP's which resulted in pharmacy EGWP plan and MA plans for the Trust. Part of Leadership Team that launched the UAW Trust for 850,000 UAW retirees. Negotiated contracts with healthcare vendors and subsequent renewals. Responsible for carrier management, including medical (Medicare Advantage, HMO's), dental, vision and pharmacy. Additional responsibilities included communications and outreach to retirees. Led subsequent RFP's which resulted in pharmacy EGWP plan and MA plans for the Trust.
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Chrysler Corporation
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Auburn Hills, Michigan
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Manager
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Feb 1978 - Nov 2008
Various responsibilities, including managing health care administration. In addition, was part of Chrysler Healthcare Subcommittee which negotiated joint contract with the UAW in 1996, 1999, 20013 and 2007. Part of various Three Company-led initiatives with GM and Ford. Member of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) for Chrysler from 1998 through 2008. Various responsibilities, including managing health care administration. In addition, was part of Chrysler Healthcare Subcommittee which negotiated joint contract with the UAW in 1996, 1999, 20013 and 2007. Part of various Three Company-led initiatives with GM and Ford. Member of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) for Chrysler from 1998 through 2008.
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Education
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City University Seattle WA
MBA -
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Science and Administraion
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