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Eric Pfeifer is a data scientist with more than 10 years of analytics experience in multiple areas of the health care industry. His experience includes various analytics-based roles with the federal government, startups and now consulting. At HMA, Eric has assisted numerous clients with statistical analyses of all types including the development of machine learning … Read More
Ben Walsh has extensive experience with predictive analytics and model building, health business intelligence, and reporting, validating, and modeling claims data. In his role as a data scientist at HMA, Ben builds and expands the capabilities of the data analytics and resources team. Prior to joining HMA, Ben was a data science intern at CareJourney. … Read More
This week, our In Focus section spotlights Minnesota’s innovative efforts to develop a comprehensive ecosystem that addresses substance use disorder (SUD). Overview Like many states, Minnesota experienced a significant surge in overdose deaths between 2018 and 2021, magnifying disparities in health outcomes linked to SUD and fatalities. For example, in 2021, Native American Minnesotans were 10 times … Read More
Rachel Bembas is a results-driven leader in behavioral health quality and population health analytics who has worked extensively to advance population health outcomes through the development of targeted quality improvement strategies and meaningful performance metrics. She has led cross-functional teams to improve health outcomes by using publicly reported measures including Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information … Read More
Nicole Lovitch is a skilled generalist researcher with extensive public health and healthcare experience. She has worked with clinicians, providers, hospital executives, integrated health systems, rehabilitation therapists in assisted living homes, and local and state-level departments of health. Before joining HMA, Nicole worked at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services within their health … Read More
Samantha Di Paola is passionate about healthcare transformation and improving care for individuals served through publicly funded health and human service programs. She has experience in project management, qualitative research, health policy analysis, and grant writing. With HMA, Samantha has served as a project manager for a variety of client types, including state and local … Read More
Kenneth Cochran is a healthcare executive with more than 20 years leveraging his clinical, business and academic background to deliver strategic planning, operational excellence, top-line revenue growth, positive physician relations and organizational alignment. Beginning at age 16 as a nurse assistant, Kenneth has demonstrated a commitment to the healthcare industry and a drive to bring … Read More
Grants from both government and foundations can be an essential component of a provider’s growth strategy. Every year billions of dollars are distributed to support program growth, quality improvement, training, and other essential needs. HMA works with a wide variety of healthcare clients, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community-based organizations, hospitals, provider practices, behavioral … Read More
Regulatory policy changes finalized by CMS aim to increase the percentage of dual-eligible individuals enrolled in integrated plans This week, our In Focus section delves into important and complex regulatory policy changes that affect coverage and services for the 12.9 million individuals who are dually enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. These policy changes—which were finalized as part … Read More