Home Health & Hospice Data Analysis Intern

Responsibilities: Support the PACC Director in identifying new network opportunities by tracking current participation in alternative payment models and formulating recommendations. Research, develop, and maintain alternative care and payment model systems, tools, and processes, considering quality, patient experience, and financial impact. Assist the PACC Director in designing innovative educational presentations for home health agencies, potential and current network partners, and the healthcare community. Coordinate with agency clinical and interdisciplinary teams to identify PACC performance outcome metric goals and thresholds for performance improvement plans. Create, track, maintain, and report on data for outcome metrics in alternative payment models participation, managed‑care contracts, and company, cluster, and agency outcomes for Star and Home Health Compare. Provide support for innovative payment model agreements, including specific performance outcome metrics, provider gain‑sharing, physician alignment, and value‑based purchasing/pay‑for‑performance models. Maintain current knowledge of alternative payment models and health‑care policy related to continuum provider services, regulatory compliance, and alternative payment models. Minimum Education Requirements Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (rising junior or senior) majoring in a healthcare‑related field. Required Skills, Abilities & Licensures Basic understanding of the post‑acute care continuum, health‑care policy, and alternative payment models (BPCI, ACO, Managed Care). Strong working knowledge of Excel to develop and maintain financial and outcome‑based tracking tools. Ability to collaborate and strategize with continuum partners to build seamless quality transitional‑care processes across multiple settings. Basic knowledge of evolving changes within the healthcare industry. Professional demeanor and ability to think outside the box. Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills. Team player, critical and creative thinker, and ability to build relationships across the team to push PACC initiatives forward. Employment Details Part‑time (up to 30 hours). Location: Eagle, Idaho. Equal Opportunity Cornerstone Healthcare, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.