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Current Job Openings
Position Description:
The Policy Analyst provides policy and health care market research, monitoring, legislative analysis, regulatory analysis, and strategic support on client matters. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Medicare Part A and B, life sciences, pharmacy, and mental & behavioral health issues. Clients include some of the top health plans, provider organizations, industry coalitions, and innovators throughout the country. The ability to pursue research questions, analyze complex and evolving trends and synthesize and communicate findings (written and verbal) in a fast-paced environment is a core requirement of the position. The candidate must have excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to present complex information to internal and external audiences with varying backgrounds and in a variety of formats, ranging from PowerPoint presentations and short summaries to detailed memos and white papers. Title and compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a part of a team to provide analysis to clients on various aspects of health care policy, market and economic trends, regulations, legislation, and operations.
- Monitor and analyze evolving health care issues and related reports and synthesize and track trends for the team.
- Support the development of updates for external stakeholders, with the help of content experts, as necessary.
- Conduct background research and data analysis as necessary to support development of health policy and strategic business materials.
- Research and support development client-facing materials, including drafting and editing written materials for clients, such as formal papers, memos, PowerPoints, and comment letters.
- Draft summaries of key legislation, regulation, hearings, industry meetings and guidance
- Assist in coordination and planning of client meetings.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Additional 2-5 years of experience and/or applicable graduate degree in health care policy preferred.
- Experience monitoring, summarizing, and analyzing federal legislation, regulations, rules, & guidance.
- Broad understanding of dynamics of health care policy and the sector’s trends; health care industry experience and/or relevant coursework.
- Understanding of how health care is financed and delivered in the U.S. including working knowledge of Medicare Advantage, Medicare FFS, Medicaid, exchange markets, employer health plans, health care reform, life sciences, and quality measurement.
- Interest in advancing constructive and innovative changes to the health care system.
- Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail and familiarity with health care data sources.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Self-managed with proven skills, initiative, and time management to prioritize work & deliver results.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple activities and priorities with tight deadlines.
- Professional demeanor and presence including the ability to handle confidential information.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to meet the needs of multiple clients.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to info@healthsperien.com, and indicate “Policy Analyst” in the subject line.
Applicants not providing salary requirements will not be considered.
Position Description:
Healthsperien proudly operates a multitude of large-scale national coalitions and consortiums, each with a unique membership base, key issue areas, and strategic priorities. These organizations are known collectively as Healthsperien’s Partnerships.
Healthsperien is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate professional to join our growing team as Partnerships Associate. The Partnerships Associate provides administrative and operational support to the Director of Strategic Partnerships, and further, firm Executive Leadership, Vice Presidents, and Policy Directors. The ability to prioritize, multitask, stay organized and thrive in a fast-paced work environment are core requirements of the position, in addition to strong verbal and written communication skills. This position reports directly to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and is based in-person in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
- Support the management of the overall functions of Healthsperien’s Coalitions and strategic partnerships.
- Lead internal coalition and partnership strategic planning meetings.
- Develop and maintain workplans and ensure deadlines within the plans are met.
- Develop or support development of partnership-related content including press releases, letters of support, one-pagers, infographics, etc.
- Manage the creation and dissemination of partnership newsletters and email updates.
- Maintain and update partnership websites, social media and other public facing platforms as needed.
- Attend external meetings with or on behalf of partnership members as requested by the Director of Strategic Partnerships or members of the Healthsperien Leadership Team.
- Maintain a high-level understanding of each group’s policy priorities and initiatives.
- Assist with membership recruitment and retention for respective Partnership organizations.
- Work with the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Director of Operations, and Office Administrator to understand the financial components of each partnership (membership dues, expenses, budgeting, etc.).
- Handle internal and external group scheduling.
- Support Director of Strategic Partnerships with planning and coordination of events, briefings. Webinars, etc.
- Create agendas for internal and external coalition and partnership meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public health, communications or related field. Additional 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
- Strong interest in health public policy and communications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with website platforms including Square Space and WordPress.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Experience with in-person and virtual event planning and coordination.
- Knowledge of various social media platforms including Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Self-managed & takes initiative to prioritize work and deliver timely, quality results.
- Ability to properly handle confidential and sensitive matters in person, over the phone and in writing.
- Experience with budgets, invoicing, and QuickBooks.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tight deadlines.
- Professional demeanor and presence.
- Must have a desire to work & produce results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and to meet the needs of multiple demands as they arise.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter including salary requirements and at least one professional reference to info@healthsperien.com and indicate “Partnerships Associate” in the subject line. Applications that do not contain the required materials will not be considered.
Healthsperien Internship Program: Fall 2023
Position Description
Healthsperien is seeking enthusiastic and passionate interns with a desire to gain experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment seated at the intersection of health care policy, business strategy, and government affairs. All interns must enjoy working in a small but growing office that is results driven. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, the ability to conduct thorough research, excellent administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain balance among multiple priorities, in addition to exercising sound judgement in a variety of situations. Working knowledge of health policy and related majors, degrees, or coursework is preferred.
Hours: flexible depend on student’s program, (minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week); students located in Washington, D.C. are encouraged to join us in our downtown office and will be given preference in the selection process, however, remote candidates are also welcome to apply.
Roles & Responsibilities
Interns will work closely with Policy Analysts, Policy Directors, and Vice Presidents to support client work in various capacities. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
Policy, Advocacy, & Business Strategy
- legislative and regulatory analysis (i.e. regulatory summaries),
- policy writing (e.g., briefs and memos for various clients, including advocacy)
- research (e.g., white papers, background memos, etc.),
- event planning (e.g., hill briefings and stakeholder convenings)
- business strategy development
- attend meetings, hearings, and events on behalf of clients and key partners and provide detailed minutes and summaries 4
- Operations & Administration
- Assist with scheduling & outreach both with clients and internally
- Support with operational and administrative tasks in our Washington, DC office
Health Policy & Strategy interns would be expected to contribute substantively to the policy and strategic thinking across the firm’s diverse clientele.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have or be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, or higher. Masters-level students are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate or Graduate students in business, public policy, public health, health management, economics, or similar social sciences.
- Interest in working on difficult health policy and strategy questions, especially those focused on complex and vulnerable populations (e.g., marginalized communities and end of life care).
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple ongoing projects.
Compensation
Interns should expect competitive compensation commensurate with experience and level of coursework. Actively enrolled students can expect school credit, if relevant, in addition or in lieu of financial compensation.
Additionally, due to the small size of our office and opportunities to work directly with high-level staff, develop relationships, and network in D.C. with important stakeholders (in the health policy, technology, health provider and plan, or other), interns can expect to receive valuable exposure and experiences throughout their time at Healthsperien. Healthsperien is committed to helping our interns develop their interests and further their careers in health policy through active mentorship and professional development.
To Apply
- Application requirements: Resume and cover letter (with desired hours), & at least one professional reference.
- Submit application materials and any additional relevant information via email to Healthsperien Intern Coordinator Meg Wallace (mwallace@healthsperien.com). Applications that do not contain the required materials will not be considered.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Support the execution of communication plans for our Partnership and Healthsperien clients, including:
- Scheduling and posting social media (Instagram, X, LinkedIn)
- Tracking media for specific focus topics
- Developing media and influencer lists
- Formatting presentations (PowerPoint)
- Formatting and scheduling e-mail blast communication (MailChimp)
- Developing meeting minutes
- Updating websites (Squarespace, Wix, WordPress)
- Video editing
- Contribute to the development of communication products, including:
- Social media content (graphics, video, and captions)
- Website content (graphics and copy)
- One pager layout
- E-mail Communication (graphics and copy)
- kits (social media content and graphics)
- Support of in-person and virtual events including:
- Webinar support (Zoom)
- Virtual event platform set up and support
- Event announcements and communication
- Vendor coordination
- Speaker prep communication
- Other job-related tasks
Required Qualifications
- Must be actively enrolled as undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following programs: Communications, Advertising and Marketing, Broadcasting, Electronic/Digital Media Comms, Public Relations.
- If you are enrolled in a program not included in the above list but would like to be considered, please include a statement as to why your experience or coursework would be relevant to this role.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Self-managed with proven skills, initiative, and time management to prioritize work & deliver results.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple activities and priorities with tight deadlines.
- Professional demeanor and presence, including the ability to handle confidential information.
- Enjoys working as part of a mission-dedicated team
Position Information
- Competitive hourly compensation
- ~20 hours per week
How to Apply
- Application requirements: Resume and cover letter (with desired hours), & at least one professional reference.
- Submit application materials and any additional relevant information via email to Healthsperien Intern Coordinator Meg Wallace (mwallace@healthsperien.com). Applications that do not contain the required materials will not be considered.
Position Description
Are you an undergrad or graduate student passionate about working at the intersection of policy, research, and communications that create social impact? Do you enjoy working in a small but growing organization that is results-oriented?
The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) is seeking an intern with strong project management, communications, research, and writing skills to support and build a variety of activities aimed at improving the care experience.
In this role, you will work directly with NPHI’s Chief Innovation Officer and Policy Director to support the work of the NPHI Innovation Lab and the organization’s policy and advocacy efforts. Additionally, you will support communication efforts and project management activities of multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously. You will also support the policy and regulatory activities of the organization on a case-by-case basis with activities focused on background research, collateral material development, and data analysis.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, have strong written and verbal communication, excellent administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and corresponding timelines. A working knowledge of health policy is desired but not required.
Roles & Responsibilities
In this role, you will work closely with the above team to support the work of NPHI, the Innovation Lab, and our policy and regulatory activities. You will also work directly with NPHI member programs to review, collect, aggregate, assess, and distribute opportunities for membership-wide standards.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Innovation Lab:
- Organizing groups and creating workflows/agendas
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
- Contributing to the creation of clinical and operational materials
- Delegating to internal groups as appropriate
- Researching (due diligence) new opportunities
Policy and Advocacy:
- Legislative and regulatory analysis (i.e. regulatory summaries)
- Policy writing (e.g., briefs and memos)
- Research (e.g., white papers)
- Event planning (e.g., hill briefings and stakeholder convenings)
- Attend meetings, hearings, and events on behalf of NPHI
Communications/Administrative:
- Support the development of press outreach materials, internal member communications, & member resource guides
- Assist with scheduling and other administrative tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have or be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program or higher. Masters-level students are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or Graduate students in business, public policy, public health, health management, economics, or similar social sciences.
- Interest in working on difficult health policy and strategy questions. Desire to support non-profit, mission-based end-of-life care providers.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple ongoing projects.
Position Information:
Interns should expect competitive compensation commensurate with experience and level of coursework. Actively enrolled students can expect school credit, if relevant, in addition to or in lieu of financial compensation.
Hours are flexible depending on student’s program (minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week); students located in Washington, D.C. are encouraged to join us in our downtown office and will be given preference in the selection process, however, remote candidates are also welcome to apply.
The small size of our office and opportunities to work directly with high-level staff, develop relationships, and network in D.C. with important stakeholders (in the health policy, technology, health provider and plan, or other). Healthsperien and NPHI are committed to helping our interns develop their interests and further their careers in health policy through active mentorship and professional development.
How to Apply
- Application requirements: Resume, cover letter (with desired hours and compensation), & at least one professional reference.
- Submit application materials and any additional relevant information via email to NPHI Intern Coordinator Ethan McChesney (emcchesney@healthsperien.org). Applications that do not contain the required materials will not be considered.
About Healthsperien: Healthsperien, LLC, is a nationally recognized health care policy consulting firm focused on federal and state regulatory and legislative policy analysis, advocacy, and implementation issues. Our mission is to accelerate responsible and sustainable health care system innovation and transformation to improve health outcomes for all, and especially the most vulnerable.
About NPHI: Housed within Healthsperien, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) is an organization driven by passion and integrity to help people live fully through the end-of-life. Our most important ideas are learned at the bedside, not in the board room. We are the national voice for 100+ not-for-profit hospice, community-based palliative and advanced illness care providers that care for more than 60,000 people facing advanced illness and their families each day. For more information, visit www.hospiceinnovations.org.
