Healthcare Data Analyst

Role overview

iMPROve Health is looking for a summer intern to contribute to research and analysis work focused on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) program. The role offers practical exposure to healthcare data, research methods, and reporting that supports internal decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Examine CMS Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) public use files along with the related reference materials.
• Analyze publicly available Federal IDR datasets to surface trends, patterns, and important observations.
• Condense the results into clear summaries and internal reports for review and discussion.
• Support the cleanup, structuring, checking, and interpretation of data.
• Share findings and suggested next steps with project stakeholders when needed.
• Handle other closely related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be currently enrolled in, or have recently finished, a degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Healthcare Management, or a similar discipline.
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound analytical judgment are needed.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are expected; familiarity with data analysis software is an added advantage.
• Clear written and spoken communication is important.
• Must be able to work on your own and balance several assignments at once.
• Knowledge of C++, Python, and SQL is preferred.

Additional information

This is a summer internship/temporary assignment based on-site in the United States. No salary, stipend, benefits, number of openings, duration, start date, or application deadline were provided in the source details.