Steve McCandless

Steve McCandless currently serves as the Director of Managed Care at Mission Health System, overseeing managed care contracting activities while transitioning towards value-based and risk contracting. With extensive experience in healthcare management and contracting, Steve has held key positions at organizations including Carilion Clinic and CIGNA Healthcare, where responsibilities included negotiating contracts and enhancing provider relations. An active member of HFMA since 2006, Steve authored a research project on discrimination in healthcare hiring practices. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Hospital Finance and HealthCare Delivery from Duke University, an MBA in Finance from National University, and a Bachelor’s in Marine Biology/Zoology from Duke University.