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Investigates key business problems through quantitative analyses and interpretation of utilization and healthcare cost data. * Translates specific business issues and questions into appropriate ...

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How much do health data analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for health data analyst in the United States is $37.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.09 and $42.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health data analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Data Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of statistics, and a degree in health informatics, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL, Python, R, and healthcare data systems such as EHRs or Epic is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills for translating complex data into actionable insights. These skills ensure accurate analysis, enable data-driven decision-making, and support improved patient outcomes in healthcare organizations.

What does a health data analyst do?

A health data analyst creates data reports that guide healthcare providers or organizations. The data comes from various systems or sources, like treatment or billing records. These statistical reports can be used to assess disease trends, over or underutilization of treatment, and cost of healthcare. Medical services and insurance providers can use this information to make decisions about future costs and coverage, while organizations such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) use it to assess public health. Entry-level jobs as an analyst require a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, financing, or a related field.

What is a health data analyst?

Health Data Analysts are professionals who collect, process, and analyze health-related data to help organizations improve patient care, streamline operations, and meet regulatory requirements. They use statistical tools and data management techniques to interpret large sets of medical and healthcare data, identifying trends and insights. Health Data Analysts often work in hospitals, public health agencies, insurance companies, or research institutions. Their work helps healthcare providers make informed decisions, improve patient outcomes, and optimize costs.

What are some common challenges health data analysts face when working with healthcare data?

Health Data Analysts frequently encounter challenges such as dealing with incomplete or inconsistent data, ensuring patient privacy and data security, and integrating information from multiple electronic health record (EHR) systems. Navigating these hurdles requires strong data cleaning skills, a solid understanding of healthcare regulations like HIPAA, and effective communication with clinical staff to clarify data context. Overcoming these challenges is essential to producing accurate analyses that support healthcare decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Is health data analysis a good career?

Health data analysis is a growing field that involves examining healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. It requires skills in statistics, data management, and tools like SQL and Excel, with certifications such as Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) enhancing job prospects. The role offers opportunities in healthcare organizations, research institutions, and government agencies, often with a stable job outlook and competitive salary potential.
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Infographic showing various Health Data Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,642 per year, or $37.3 per hour.

Accountable Care Data Analyst

Gundersen Health System

La Crosse, WI • On-site

$63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Emplify Health is hiring an Accountable Care Data Analyst to join our Population Health team.
This position works closely with operational, clinical, and technical/analytical teams to gain deep knowledge of populations we serve by utilizing all available data and using this knowledge to set improvement goals based on demand and capacity ensuring all initiatives have a clear aim, detailed timeline, and measured results.
The Population Health Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health data to support population health management initiatives. This role involves working with large datasets to identify trends, measure outcomes, and provide actionable insights to improve health outcomes and reduce costs across patient populations. Turns enterprise clinical, claims, and financial data into insights that drive performance across all value-based contracts. Supports contract strategy and clinical integration projects with robust analytics.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Aligns with organizational strategies and identifies populations as aligned with BGHS.
  • Collaborates with Information Technology Digital Services (ITDS) to identify and collate disparate data about the people and populations we serve.
  • Analyzes information and gains deep knowledge of the populations we serve.
  • Identifies and prioritizes population health opportunities to maximize the effectiveness of our care and optimize the use our precious resources. Aligns priorities with our value-based contracts.
  • Supports teams through the 9-step process for populations leading the knowledge of the populations and measurement of outcomes steps.
  • Identifies trends/opportunities/gaps and assess the benefit of addressing each opportunity.
  • Proposes recommendations for system initiatives for identified opportunities and gaps.
  • Works with IT Analysts to design and build technical solutions for managing populations.
  • Assists enterprise teams in understanding value-based care data analysis findings.
  • Utilizes knowledge of clinical data management to assist clinical teams in clinical process improvement.
  • Fields requests for value-based care analysis; assesses whether requests are aligned with system priorities; delivers on aligned requests.
  • Acts as liaison to support teams for IT and analytical needs.
  • Creates and maintains dashboard development, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
  • Provides executive-level reporting and analytics, with hands-on technical knowledge on how to build datasets, run complex queries, and create dashboards and recurring reports.
  • Analyze value-based contract performance (MSSP, MA, commercial) across cost, utilization, quality, and risk trends.
  • Develops and maintains dashboards for TCOC / PMPM trends, Utilization (ED, IP, SNF, post-acute), Quality metrics (Stars, HEDIS, MSSP quality), RAF/risk performance
  • Supports forecasting, scenario modeling, and benchmarking.
  • Integrates multiple data sources (EHR, claims, payer reports, quality platforms, market tools) into cohesive analytics.
  • Develops enterprise reports and visualizations (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) for leadership, board, and strategic planning.
  • Standardizes population health metrics across regions.
  • Collect, clean, and analyze population health data from various sources including electronic health records (EHR), claims data, and public health databases.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to clinical and administrative teams.
  • Identify health trends, risk factors, and disparities within patient populations to inform targeted interventions.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams, care managers, and leadership to support population health programs and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Use statistical methods and predictive modeling to assess program effectiveness and forecast health outcomes.
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations such as HIPAA.
  • Stay current with industry best practices, tools, and technologies related to population health analytics.

What's Available:
  • Full time, 1.0 FTE - 40 hours/ week
  • Monday-Friday Days
  • Ability work on site in La Crosse, WI. Will consider remote options for those who reside in WI, MN, or IA only. Role may have frequent travel to Green Bay, WI.
  • Starting salary $63,000 and up, based on your years of experience.

To excel in this role, you'll bring:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare, public/population health, statistics, data science, or related field
  • Experience: 4-7 years of experience in a healthcare setting; with emphasis on care transformation, analytics, and Value Based Care or Population Health redesign
  • Experience with MSSP, Medicare Advantage, and commercial risk arrangements, to ensure a deeper understanding of total cost of care and contract performance analytics across value-based arrangements.
  • Valid Driver's License Required
  • Strong data visualization skills using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI platforms

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:
  • A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
  • Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
  • Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
  • Professional Development: Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and our Career Development Center
  • Additional Employee Discounts and Perks Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION, VISION AND VALUES:
Mission:
Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating.
Vision:
Leading with love, we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities.
Values:
Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.
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Gundersen Health System is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing nearly 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves through excellence in patient care, education, research and improved health in the communities we serve. A rewarding practice and an excellent quality of life awaits.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

La Crosse, WI, US

Year founded

1891