One position is in the division's health market studies unit. Analysts in the unit conduct research to inform the Congress about the budgetary and economic effects of health policy. The unit's work focuses on topics such as federal spending in the Medicare program, enrollment and payment in Medicare Advantage, utilization of services by people with commercial insurance, and dynamics in the markets for health care services and insurance.
The second position will be in the unit within the Health Analysis Division that is most aligned with the candidate's areas of expertise. The division has two units in addition to the health market studies unit: the health policy studies unit and the health insurance modeling unit. Analysts in the health policy studies unit focus on issues related to preventive health services, mental health, the development of new medical technologies, and pharmaceutical innovation. Analysts in the health insurance modeling unit maintain the health insurance simulation model and examine issues related to the coverage decisions of the non-Medicare population.
Starting at $130,000 Per Year (AD 13-15)
