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Oscar Health

Associate, Medical Economics

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$111K - $145K/yr

We're hiring an Associate - Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving ...

Oscar Health

Associate, Medical Economics

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$111K - $145K/yr

We're hiring an Associate - Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving ...

Zing Health

Senior Medical Economic Analyst

IL · Remote

$90K - $130K/yr

As a Sr. Medical Economics Analyst, you will dig into large and varied healthcare datasets to uncover insights that shape decisions about cost of care, utilization, and program performance. This is a ...

Matter Health

Manager, Medical Economics

Nashville, TN · Remote

About the Role The Manager, Medical Economics is responsible for Matter Health's membership and premium reconciliation functions. This leader ensures enrollment, eligibility, and capitation revenue ...

Vheda Health

Healthcare Medical Economics Analyst

$100K - $120K/yr

The Healthcare Medical Economics Analyst plays a critical role in evaluating healthcare program performance, financial risk, and clinical outcomes through advanced analytical and statistical ...

Molina Healthcare

Director, Medical Economics - REMOTE

$96K - $208K/yr

Job Summary Leads and directs Strategic and Clinical Analytics team members in Medical Economics who are responsible for healthcare analytics and program evaluation, translating complex data into ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical economist in the United States is $82,064.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Medical Economist vs Health Policy Analyst?

AspectMedical EconomistHealth Policy Analyst
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Economics, Public Health, or related field; often with health economics certificationsMaster's in Public Policy, Public Health, or related; sometimes with economics background
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, government agencies, healthcare organizationsGovernment agencies, think tanks, advocacy groups
Industry UsageAnalyzing healthcare costs, economic impact of medical policiesDeveloping and evaluating health policies, analyzing policy impacts

Medical Economists focus on analyzing healthcare costs and economic impacts within the healthcare industry, often conducting research and modeling. Health Policy Analysts develop and assess policies to improve healthcare systems. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in related environments, Medical Economists emphasize economic analysis, whereas Health Policy Analysts focus on policy development and evaluation.

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Infographic showing various Medical Economist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,064 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Associate, Medical Economics

Oscar Health

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$111K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate - Medical Economics to join our Actuarial team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves-one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role:
The Associate, Medical Economics, is part of our Medical Cost Analytics team within the Medical Economics department. You will report to the Associate Director of Medical Economics, and is part of a team that serves as a partner for the VP of Regional Market and is responsible for providing actionable insights through trend monitoring, identification of key market drivers, and evaluation of market-level initiatives. You will partner with market management teams, regional actuaries, and market medical officers to deliver analytical support that inform strategic decision-making to optimize market performance, with the ultimate goal of improving total cost of care and driving affordability value.
You will report into the Associate Director, Medical Economics.
Work Location: This position is based in our Tempe, AZ office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid
Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $111,034 - $145,733 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.
Responsibilities:
  • Work under the guidance of the Associate Director, Medical Economics, serving as a and highly engaged analytic partner to drive market performance.
  • Analyze regional trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify new opportunities and risks.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of integrated claims and operational data (medical, pharmacy, lab, auths) to identify cost and trend drivers informing market operations.
  • Provide proactive financial guidance on emerging market trends and their potential impact on our financial performance.
  • Assess the effectiveness of market-level programs and integrate into the central affordability program.
  • Build retrospective studies to measure the actual financial and clinical outcomes of implemented affordability initiatives, comparing results against initial projections.
  • Build repeatable analytical processes that scale across market areas.
  • Present materials for market finance review meetings and manage follow-up with market leadership
  • Develop best practices in analytics, automation, and documentation, contributing to department programs around innovation, AI use, and tooling improvements.
  • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
  • College degree in a STEM field: e.g. Economics, Actuarial Science, Health Economics, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Health Services Research.
  • 4+ years of quantitative analysis experience.

Bonus points:
  • Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), or on the track to become one.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong understanding of health insurance concepts, data sources, and nuances.
  • Proficiency using SQL, R, and/or Python to query, manipulate and analyze data.

This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity. Learn more about how you can safeguard yourself from recruitment fraud here.
At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts.
Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.
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