Medical Economist
Machine Learning EngineerMachine Learning EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2013H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
17 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
Job Responsibilities:
Clinical Outcomes & Quality
Analyze the relationship between clinical interventions, utilization patterns, and member outcomes across the Medicare Advantage population
Evaluate performance on CMS quality measures (e.g., Stars, HEDIS, CAHPS) and identify drivers of quality gaps and improvement opportunities
Assess variation in clinical practice patterns and outcomes across providers, settings, and member subpopulations
Partner with Clinical and Quality teams to prioritize interventions that improve outcomes, equity, and quality performance
Utilization & Cost Management
Conduct detailed analyses of medical utilization (e.g., inpatient admissions, ED use, post-acute care, pharmacy, and high-cost services)
Identify inappropriate, avoidable, or low-value utilization and quantify associated cost and quality impacts
Support utilization management and care management strategies through economic and outcomes analysis
Monitor trends in service use and evaluate the impact of clinical programs on utilization shifts across settings of care
ROI & Economic Evaluation
Design and execute ROI analyses for care management programs, supplemental benefits, and clinical initiatives
Develop economic models to estimate cost savings, quality improvement, and long-term value of interventions
Perform cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses to inform investment and prioritization decisions
Track realized vs. expected performance of initiatives and refine assumptions based on real-world results
Opportunity Identification & Strategy
Proactively identify high-impact opportunities to improve outcomes and reduce total cost of care using claims, clinical, and quality data
Segment populations to identify high-risk, rising-risk, and high-opportunity cohorts for targeted intervention
Support value-based care and provider performance strategies by identifying opportunities to improve quality and efficiency
Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for clinical, operational, and executive leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with Clinical, Actuarial, Finance, Network, and Quality teams to align economic insights with operational execution
Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders, including Medical Directors and executives
Support regulatory and internal reporting by providing clear documentation of methods, assumptions, and results
Job Requirements:
Experience:
Required:
3–7+ years of experience in medical economics, healthcare analytics, or outcomes research, preferably within Medicare Advantage
Strong understanding of Medicare Advantage payment, quality programs, and clinical economics
Demonstrated experience analyzing healthcare utilization, quality outcomes, and ROI
Proficiency in SAS, R, Python, SQL, and/or similar analytical tools
Experience working with large claims, encounter, and clinical datasets
Education / Training:
Master’s degree or PhD in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Services Research, Economics, Biostatistics, or a related field
Preferred:
Lean Six Sigma, other processes improvement certification, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM)
Specialized Skills:
Experience evaluating care management, population health, or value-based care programs
Familiarity with CMS Stars measures, risk adjustment, and supplemental benefits
Experience partnering directly with clinicians or medical leadership
Knowledge of health equity analysis and outcomes stratification
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
*DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ . If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health’s talent acquisition team, please email careers@ahcusa.com .
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