Open-Rank Faculty - Health Economist - Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM)

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM), the academic core of Advocate Health, is seeking a health economist with a successful track record as a researcher or policy/business analyst to help us become the nation’s foremost academic learning health system. Anchored by our aim to improve health care access, quality, and value, we are searching for ideal candidates with the following qualifications.

Responsibilities

Research Excellence: Conduct or participate in cutting-edge research in health economics, actuarial science, health services and comparative effectiveness research, health policy, or related fields; publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present findings to audiences likely to have an impact on health care policy; Data Analysis: Leverage access to health care system EHR and administrative data to generate insights into health care interventions, policy, and cost-effectiveness; apply quantitative skills and utilize econometric/statistical models to analyze and interpret complex health care data and communicate results succinctly to different stakeholders; Collaboration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty and health system staff within the clinical and Managed Health/Value Based Care and population health departments across WFUSM; Teaching and Mentoring: Share expertise and knowledge with learners and early-career researchers or non-academic team members seeking careers in economic or actuarial sciences; provide mentorship and guidance; Health for All Focus: Align research efforts with the aim of improving healthcare access, quality, and value; contribute to transformative strategies that benefit diverse patient populations

Requirements

A PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in health economics, health services research, health policy, finance, actuarial science or related fields; alternatively, candidates with an MD should also have a Master’s degree in one of these fields with at least 10 years of relevant experience; Experience with claims integration and understanding federal and state payment programs (i.e. Medicare Shared Savings/ACO and Managed Medicaid), and evaluation of policy and systems interventions; Track record of research productivity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and securing extramural funding, or, for candidates from non-academic settings, preparation of white papers, technical reports, and memoranda summarizing results of economic analyses; Quantitative skills, with at least 5 years' experience in the application of econometric/statistical models, financial analysis, and the use of large electronic health records (EHR), insurance claims, health care payment, and administrative data; Proven ability to lead and thrive in heterogeneous teams, as the candidate will need to communicate and work with health system business leaders as well as clinicians, and health outcomes and population science researchers

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Base compensation listed within the listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance