Healthcare Policy Analyst – Intern (NYATL Health)

Milliman • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Milliman is expanding its policy consulting services for clients in Washington DC and across the US. They are seeking a student or recent graduate from a postgraduate program with experience in healthcare policy analysis and familiarity with claims data sources for a temporary internship. The successful candidate will work on various policy research projects, which may include working with Milliman tools and data, generating claims-based research briefs, and assisting with client work. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement. Milliman’s Washington DC location consults to all sectors of the health industry, as an extension of Milliman’s existing New York-Atlanta Health Practice. This includes over 100 employees consulting to Payers, Providers, and Life Sciences companies. The successful candidate for this job opportunity will primarily serve client organizations in the healthcare industry through projects focused on policy, advocacy, and government relations. This internship will span 12 weeks and will be overseen by a mentor who will serve as a resource throughout the program. The successful candidate will have access to educational sessions in addition to their participation in research and client projects. This position will be based in our New York City office, located in midtown Manhattan.

Requirements

• Currently holds bachelor’s degree
• Current enrollment in or recent graduation from (within 3 months) a graduate program focused on public health, health policy, health administration, or a related field
• At least two years of experience working in a related position
• Familiarity with claims data, including an understanding of medical coding systems (CPT, ICD-9, DRG, etc.)
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and payer systems.
• Detail oriented, capable of carrying out a given task with all the details necessary to get the task done well
• Effective teamwork and written/verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Tracking key legislative proposals and regulatory actions in the healthcare industry and discussing implications with Milliman consultants and clients
• Proposing claims-based analyses based on current healthcare policy actions that will be relevant to Milliman’s client base
• Designing claims-based data analyses to demonstrate Milliman’s capabilities and expertise in the healthcare policy arena
• Drafting brief presentations, research articles, or white papers highlighting claims-based insights related to emerging healthcare policy activity

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan – When an employee reaches 1,000 hours worked within 12 consecutive months, they become eligible for a 401(k) plan that includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work; Interns, Temporary, and Seasonal Employees will earn PTO each pay period, based on 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
• Transportation – Pre-tax savings for eligible transit and parking expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern