Renown Health announced the promotion of Jenny Juchtzer to Vice President of Payer Contracting, recognizing her longstanding leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and significant contributions to the organization’s financial and strategic success.
In this role, Juchtzer will continue to lead all hospital and professional managed care contracting on behalf of Renown Health, the region’s only locally owned not-for-profit academic health system. She oversees payer negotiations, reimbursement strategy, and value-based contracting initiatives, working closely with executive leadership, population health teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure contracts support high-quality, affordable care for the communities Renown serves.
“Jenny’s promotion reflects her exceptional leadership, strategic expertise, and unwavering commitment to Renown’s mission,” said Anna Loomis, Chief Financial Officer at Renown Health. “She brings a strong command of payer strategy, deep analytical insight, and trusted relationships across the payer landscape that are critical as healthcare reimbursement models continue to evolve.”
Juchtzer has served Renown Health in progressively senior roles for nearly two decades. Most recently, as Head of Payer Contracting, she led all managed care negotiations for hospital and professional services, developed innovative contracting models, and strengthened long-term relationships with payers, brokers and employer groups. Her work has ensured contracts remain aligned with market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and Renown’s long-term business objectives.
Career Highlights
Earlier in her tenure, Juchtzer held key leadership roles across hospital billing, payer contracting, strategic program development and supply chain analytics. As Director of Hospital Billing, she oversaw more than $800 million in annual revenue, led denial prevention initiatives, and achieved a 98% success rate in surprise billing arbitrations through strong collaboration with clinical, utilization management and physician advisor teams.
“Renown Health has been my professional home for many years, and I’m honored to step into this role,” said Juchtzer. “I look forward to continuing our work to build strong payer partnerships, advance value-based care strategies, and support Renown’s mission to save lives, nurture minds and care for all people.”
Juchtzer holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She is licensed as a health and life insurance broker with the Nevada Department of Insurance and is actively engaged in community-focused volunteer and board service.
About Renown Health
Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, a medical group and urgent care network, and the locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown is currently enrolling participants in a community-based genetic population health study, the Healthy Nevada Project®. To join the Renown Health team, visit renown.org/careers.
Renown Health Expands Access to Advanced Deep Brain Stimulation Care
Renown Health is expanding access to advanced neurological care with the availability of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery at the Renown Institute for Neurosciences, bringing one of the most sophisticated treatments for movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, closer to home for patients across northern Nevada.
“The availability of Deep Brain Stimulation at Renown represents a significant step forward in the level of neurological care we can provide locally,” said Chris Nicholas, MHA, FACHE, CEO, Renown Regional Medical Center and COO, Renown Health. “DBS is a highly specialized therapy that requires advanced technology, surgical expertise and a coordinated care team. By bringing this treatment closer to home, we’re improving access to essential and advanced care options while helping patients achieve better outcomes and quality of life.”
DBS is used to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia; a neurological movement disorder causing involuntary, sustained or repetitive muscle contractions, leading to twisting movements, abnormal postures and sometimes pain, affecting one muscle or the whole body, when medications alone are no longer effective. DBS uses targeted electrical impulses delivered to specific areas of the brain to help regulate abnormal neurological signals. For many patients with movement disorders, DBS can significantly improve symptoms, restore independence and enhance quality of life.
This milestone was made possible in part through the generosity of eight local foundations and individual donors, coordinated by the Renown Health Foundation. Contributions ranged from $5,000 to $333,000, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing specialized care in the region.
“Philanthropic support played a critical role in making Deep Brain Stimulation available at Renown. Investments from local foundations and individual donors helped fund the advanced technology and infrastructure required to launch this highly specialized program,” said Gregory Walaitis, MEd, Chief Development Officer at Renown Health. “Their generosity is directly expanding access to leading-edge neurological care, allowing patients in our region to receive complex, life-changing treatment close to home and reinforcing Renown’s commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care.”
Renown Health Welcomes Amanda De Los Reyes as Vice President of Revenue Cycle
Renown Health proudly announces that Amanda de los Reyes, MBA, FHFMA, EHRC, has joined the organization as Vice President of Revenue Cycle. In this role, de los Reyes will provide executive oversight for all revenue cycle operations, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance and an exceptional patient financial experience across Renown’s integrated health system.
Renown Promotes Cristal Woodley to Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Renown Health announces the promotion of Cristal Woodley, MBA, to Vice President of Marketing and Communications, recognizing her leadership, strategic vision and impact in advancing the organization’s brand, reputation and community engagement. Ms. Woodley formerly served as Senior Director of Marketing & Communications.
