Analyst, Medicare Payment Policy

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) seeks a health policy analyst to serve on the Commission’s staff. MedPAC is a small, nonpartisan support agency established by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-33) to provide independent policy and technical advice to the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program. MedPAC analyzes and reports on all aspects of Medicare payment policy and is frequently called upon by the Congress to provide expert testimony and technical assistance during development of legislation. The candidate chosen for the position will evaluate current and alternative Medicare payment policies, develop options for consideration by the Commission, and present their work in public meetings. They will provide technical support as needed to Congressional staff through analysis, memos and briefings. The analyst must be able to frame policy questions, develop research plans, and simulate the effect of payment policies. They must be willing to work both independently and as part of a team. A desire to work in a nonpartisan environment is essential. Analytical skills: A successful candidate for this position will be able to: Analyze Medicare policies affecting payments to health care providers and plans, identify issues of relevance to the Congress, develop policy options and evaluate their implications. Investigate complex issues related to Medicare’s payment policies and synthesize quantitative and qualitative information. Research federal regulations or similar sources on Medicare’s policies affecting health care providers and develop familiarity with academic literature on Medicare’s payment policies specific to a provider sector (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physicians, managed care plans, etc.). Conduct quantitative analyses. The ability to conduct primary data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SAS, Stata, etc.), is preferred but not a prerequisite for the position. Provide and receive constructive feedback. Writing and communications skills: Ability to produce high-quality written work on time. Strong speaking skills to present research at MedPAC’s public meetings. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate complex technical concepts and analyses to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Education and experience: Apply tot his job Apply To this Job