Senior Analyst, Population Health Management

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. Reporting to the Director of Population Health Management, the Senior Analyst, Population Health Management is responsible for assisting with guiding cost effectiveness interventions and providing analytic expertise and support for all projects performed within the Department. The position requires utilizing various internal and external mixed data sources (clinical and financial) to understand DFCI’s patient population and to help improve the quality and efficiency of care DFCI provides. Population Health Management The Department is responsible for designing and scaling the complex care management program for high-risk oncology patients with specific attention on developing a system that tracks and reports how DFCI manages these patients once they finish their acute phase of treatment. Health care integration among the different figures in the system is necessary for the program’s success. Pay-for-Performance & New Payment Models The Department is responsible for directing and managing Institute and Affiliate-wide clinical initiatives that relate to Pay-for-Performance projects with the 3 main private payers in Massachusetts. The team works closely with the Chief Quality Officer and is responsible for successfully implementing and completing assigned projects within the dedicated timeframe, ensuring DFCI meets all Pay-for-Performance targets. In addition, the Department is in charge of evaluating emerging payment models including the CMS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) alternative payment models (APM). Risk evaluation, financial analyses and analyses of potential payment models on DFCI’s current health care delivery model will be required of the Business Analyst. Clinical Pathways-Cost Management As one of the Institute’s priorities, Clinical Pathways is an important major initiative. The Department is in charge of defining and developing the Pathways costing infrastructure. Public Reporting and Value Based Purchasing The Department assures and develops an infrastructure to define and report meaningful metrics from different perspectives: Clinical Outcomes (physician and patient reported), data collection & abstraction and capacity for improvement. This work should be aligned (following &/or leading) with what is discussed and proposed within the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers The Business Analyst (BA) will report to the Director of Population Health Management and is responsible for assisting in guiding cost effectiveness interventions and providing analytic expertise and support for all projects performed within the Department. The position will require utilizing different internal and external mixed data sources (clinical and financial) to understand DFCI’s patient population and to help improve the quality and efficiency of care DFCI provides. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct payment policies analysis and reviews to keep up to date the oncology payment reform knowledge asset for the Institute Prepare complex, comprehensive, iterative, timely and accurate multi-part analyses to support several lines of financial business across the Institute Develop a summary detailing important insights and opportunities for designated business client(s) Assist with preparing detailed analyses to support cost-effectiveness projects Assist in the development, implementation, and operation of systems and processes to support the activities and goals of the department Support ad hoc analytic requests, providing accurate and timely data analysis and insightful interpretations Escalate any known barriers that may hinder the department from achieving deadlines and goals Serve as a resource to interns and co-op students MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Epidemiology, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance or related field; Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, Health Care Policy and Management, Epidemiology or Statistics, or Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care preferred. 4 years related Analyst experience in healthcare industry. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Proficiency, knowledge and familiarity with databases (i.e. SQL) and a variety of Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Access, Stata, SAS etc.) Competent with additional Microsoft Office suite software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.) Knowledge of health care delivery systems, payment reform and cost containment strategies including population health management interventions and provider contracting methodologies are desired Some knowledge of billing and health care claims is strongly desired Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively work and communicate with all levels of the organization and key stakeholders, internally and externally Strong problem-solving skills Strong programming abilities and/or statistical software skills (SQL and/or SAS) and Tableau Comfortable learning new software tools and other project specific software Proven ability to document business requirements and ability to design and develop reports Ability to function independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment while managing multiple priorities Flexible in coordinating complex activities that are often subject to rapid or extensive changes At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. EEOC Poster