What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Economics Analyst, Intermediate- Remote position at UPMC?
The Department of Health Economics is seeking a Health Economics Analyst! This Health Economics Analyst would help drive high-visibility impactful analysis supporting medical cost improvement strategies for UPMC Health Plan. This includes analyzing medical cost utilization and unit cost data, identifying top trend drivers and affordability opportunities, measuring financial outcomes of value-based contracts, and evaluating program and initiative outcomes with support from leaders and credentialed actuaries within the department.
The Health Economics Analyst will require a diverse set of skills, including strong communication skills, sharp critical thinking abilities, and a curiosity for health economics and data analytics.
There are multiple positions at this job level available within the Department of Health Economics. Our team members can choose a work style that is best for them - this position is eligible for fully remote work or a hybrid work arrangement for candidates based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze impacts of healthcare affordability initiatives on medical cost and utilization.
- Compare and contrast healthcare experience with industry benchmarks to guide strategic decision making.
- Develop and analyze early indicators of financial performance.
- Assist senior team members in forecasting and interpreting financial results, including variances from budget, to help identify medical cost improvement opportunities and potential risks.
- Produce well-documented standard and ad hoc analytical reports and projects.
- Present results of analyses and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Creatively leverage analytical and statistical software tools to summarize large healthcare datasets to glean findings and actionable insights.
- Collaborate with team members, including other healthcare analysts or actuaries, to ensure that work product meets the highest standards of quality.
Salary : $32 - $54
