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Accenture

Medical Economics Consultant/Manager

Accenture, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319


Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. As a Medical Economics Manager, your primary responsibilities may include: Healthcare Cost Analysis:

Conduct in-depth analysis of healthcare cost trends, utilization patterns, and risk factors, identifying key drivers of medical expenses and opportunities for cost control. Financial Modeling and Forecasting:

Develop and manage financial models to project healthcare costs, revenue impact, and savings associated with various healthcare programs and interventions. Value-Based Care Analysis:

Assess the financial and clinical impact of value-based care models, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs), bundled payments, and risk-based contracts. Client Strategy:

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex economic analyses into strategic recommendations to support decision-making around healthcare costs and utilization. Data Integration and Reporting:

Oversee data integration efforts across multiple data sources, ensuring data quality and consistency in all analyses and reports. Regulatory and Market Analysis:

Monitor changes in healthcare regulations and market trends that impact medical costs, reimbursement, and pricing strategies. Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with clinical, operations, and IT teams to align medical economics initiatives with broader organizational goals. Team Leadership and Development:

Lead and mentor a team of analysts and consultants, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages skill development and knowledge sharing. Qualification: Here’s what you need: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Health Administration, Public Health, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare economics, financial analysis, or healthcare consulting. Minimum of 3 years of experience with healthcare data sources, including claims data, risk adjustment, utilization management, and healthcare cost structures. Bonus points if you have: Master's degree preferred. Experience working with or leading global teams. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. Leadership experience, including team management and project oversight. Familiarity with predictive modeling, actuarial methods, and risk adjustment methodologies. Experience with healthcare reimbursement models and payment methodologies, including fee-for-service, capitation, and bundled payments. Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed.

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