- Improve policy and expand knowledge of healthcare and human service systems
- Enact, run, and evaluate programs to enhance the delivery and financing of healthcare and family services
- Deal with shifts in healthcare practice, technology, and regulation
- Optimize performance, quality, coverage, and health outcomes
- Create strategies for institutions, communities, associations, foundations, governments, and people to make healthcare and human services systems more effective
- Develop analytic files for federal contracts through the linkage of disparate data sources and the creation of variables
- Independently perform a broad range of quantitative analyses to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of payment models and other aspects of health policy
- Develop analysis design, research and problem-solve data issues and contribute to the development of analytical methods
- Perform fast-paced ad-hoc analysis to address client needs quickly
- Apply machine learning, econometrics/statistics, predictive modeling, return-on-investment analysis, simulation, and data visualization methods to support program evaluations and the development of health policy
- Write detailed specifications and documentation of data processing and analytical steps
- Write effective and efficient code both independently and under the guidance of senior staff using best practices and quality control procedures
- Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
- Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of project teams, and effectively direct the activities of less experienced staff
- Prepare data and information for internal as well as external use, contribute to reports, and assist with project coordination tasks
- Interact with clients and develop strategic working relationships
- 3+ years of experience in preparing data and information and contributing to reports and presentations
- 3+ years of experience in programming in STATA
- 3+ years of working with customers and leaders
- 3+ years of experiencing designing and conducting analyses to support large program evaluations
- 3+ years of experience managing and analyzing large datasets with complex structures and relationships
- 3+ years of experience working with healthcare claims and enrollment data and familiarity with healthcare data/payment concepts such as:
- Claims data structure and contents (e.g., claim-level vs. claim line level, revenue center codes, procedure codes, diagnosis-related groups)
- Claims processing concepts (e.g., final action, maturity)
- Inpatient vs. outpatient service settings
- Payment concepts such as allowed amount vs. paid amount, deductible/coinsurance
- 1+ year of Oncology Research experience working with Medicare part D
- SAS certification
- Experience with proposal development
- Mixed method evaluation experience
- Specialized in advanced statistical analysis and predictive modeling
- Solid knowledge of various health data sources (claims/Medicare, EHR, registries) and Medicare Part A, B and D data
- Understanding of Medicare FFS data and payment policies
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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Healthcare Senior Researcher, Oncology - Falls Church, United States - UnitedHealth Group Inc.
Description
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
OptumServe Consulting (OSC)/The Lewin Group (Lewin), a premier national healthcare and human services consulting and policy analysis firm, brings more than 50 years of experience finding answers and solving problems for leading organizations in the public, non-profit, and private sectors.
They all share a solid commitment to Lewin's core values of objectivity, integrity, analytical innovation, vision and dedication to client satisfaction.
Seeking a dynamic, goal-oriented Healthcare Economist to develop research files and analyze healthcare data for federal health projects such as program evaluations.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Washington Residents Only:
The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment