Research Analyst
Office of Policy and Management
Hartford, CTFull-timeSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The Office of Policy and Management is seeking a Research Analyst for its Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division in Hartford. The analyst will evaluate healthcare benchmark data, support hospital price growth and healthcare quality benchmark processes, and research national measures, payment models, and best practices relevant to healthcare quality, costs, primary care spending, and hospital payment growth in Connecticut.
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The State of Connecticut{target="_self"}'s Office of Policy and Management (OPM{target="_self"}) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Research Analyst{target="_self"} in their Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division (HHSPPD{target="_self"}). WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview{target="_self"} page! - Professional growth and development opportunities. - A healthy work/life balance{target="_self"} to all employees. HIGHLIGHTS This is a full-time position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways. - LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management - ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT - WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week - SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO - Evaluate and analyze preliminary data for healthcare benchmarks (cost growth, hospital payment growth, quality benchmarks and primary care spending target). - Provide general support for hospital price growth benchmark process, including cost growth performance plans, and data requirements. - Support healthcare quality benchmark functions by assessing national standards, candidate measures, population health or social determinants of health factors and suggesting associated updates to Connecticut's quality benchmark approach. - Research emerging national healthcare quality measures, value-based payment models, and best practices for improving healthcare quality, minimizing healthcare cost growth, increasing spending on primary care, and reducing hospital payment growth in Connecticut. ABOUT US At OPM{target="_self"} we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor's budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor. The Health and Human Services Policy and Planning Division (HHSPPD{target="_self"}) leads a number of policy and planning teams aimed at improving the delivery of health care, long-term care services and supports and human services in the State. The Division provides research and staff support, represents OPM on numerous legislatively mandated councils and committees, manages federal grants, and monitors state and national activities that address quality, access and cost issues.
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