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Associate Immersion Program
Avalere Health | An Inovalon Company
November 18, 2019
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A Few Housekeeping Items
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Agenda
Erica Eisenhart
Senior Director
eeisenhart@avalere.com
Denee McCloud
Program Manager
dmccloud@avalere.com
Gayatri Das GuptaAssociate/Alumni
gdasgupta@Avalere.com
Introductions1
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Who We Are & What We Do
Associate Immersion Program
Alumni Perspective
Questions
Who We Are & What We Do
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Innovation Integrity Collaboration CommunityExcellence
Mission-Driven Organization
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Purpose Mission Vision
To create innovative
solutions for complex
healthcare problems
We deliver research,
analysis, insight, and
strategy for leaders in
healthcare policy and
business
The essential voice in
improving healthcare
Our Core Values
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Healthcare Expertise & Data-Driven Solutions
Better
Solutions
Data-Driven
Technology
Platform/
Inovalon
Market
Knowledge/
Avalere
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Our Name & Logo
Avalere is inspired by the
Latin word "valere,"
which means "strong and
of good health”
Our logo is inspired by the migration of birds, specifically geese, that
travel long distances in a V formation.
Each bird takes a turn at the lead, which is the most challenging position1
2 The image reflects our approach to teamwork and the promise of collaboration
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Our People
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Over 200 Staff Members: ~18% Remote Workers
Staff from the Private Sector, Government, Non-Profits & Foundations
Subject Matter Experts Span All of Healthcare for a Full Perspective
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Industries We Serve
Life Sciences Managed Care
Providers Financial Services
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Project
Management
Client
Solutions
Health Plans &
Providers
Health
Economics &
Analytics
Financial
Services
Market Access &
ReimbursementPolicy
Healthcare
Transformation
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Practice Areas
Associate Immersion Program
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Onboards New Talent
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Participants: Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduates with minimal work
experience
Objective: Master the basics of delivering advisory services while gaining a broad
understanding of healthcare and Avalere’s services
Structure: 6-month program engaging in project work spanning the firm’s content areas
● Project activities augmented by regular training, mentorship, and career guidance
● Report to the Program Manager who manage trainings and assigns projects
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Progress to Practice
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AssociateHired as New
Associate
Associate Immersion Program
● Develop consulting
technical and “soft” skills
● Master basic healthcare
concepts
● Participate in Practice
Weeks
● Gain experience with
project methods and
content areas
● Upon completion of the
program, practice areas
are assigned
● Continue to hone
consulting skills
● Develop subject matter
expertise specific to
practice area
● Onboarding and
orientation
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Contribute to Projects & Business Development
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Conduct Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Analyze & Synthesize Information
Summarize Meetings, Presentations, Regulations, Industry Developments, etc.
Produce & Edit Slide Presentations
Complete Basic Project Management Tasks
Write First Drafts of Analyses & Papers
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Project Examples
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1Healthcare Transformation Center
2Market Access & Reimbursement
• Client Type: Coalition of healthcare
stakeholders including pharmaceutical
company and local healthcare/hospital
organizations
• Project: Develop a care pathway to
improve care coordination and referral
process for IBD
• Associate Role: Data abstraction and
data entry; support team meetings with
notes and action items
• Client Type: Pharmaceutical Company
• Project: Develop a billing and coding
guide to support the launch of a new
drug and to address reimbursement
concerns in different settings of care
• Associate Role: Assist in content
development for the guide; create a
presentation on the condition and total
cost of care
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Project Examples
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3Health Plans & Providers
4Policy
• Client Type: Provider Network
• Project: Develop a provider directory,
perform market segment analyses, and
research insurance market dynamics
• Associate Role: Compile data and
create dashboards in Excel to visualize
information and understand market
opportunities
• Client Type: Pharmaceutical Company
• Project: Understand different
stakeholder responses to a proposed
change in Medicare reimbursement
• Associate Role: Abstract and compile
pertinent information from comment
letters that were submitted to CMS in
response to the proposed Federal rule
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Associate Immersion Skills
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills
Basic presentation and public-speaking skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Eagerness to learn complex issues related to the healthcare delivery system
High level of initiative and commitment to excellence
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Alumni Perspective
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Meet Gayatri
Gayatri Das GuptaAssociate/Alumni
gdasgupta@Avalere.com
Gayatri Das Gupta supports clients with research and analysis that span a variety
of healthcare sectors and stakeholders. She applies her background in research
and growth strategy to a broad range of client projects.
Prior to joining Avalere, Gayatri was a consultant with the Beacon Group,
conducting research and analysis and preparing client deliverables within the
company’s Technology, Defense, Healthcare, and Industrials Practices for Fortune
500 companies. Prior to that, as a staff intern with the Kissinger Institute on China
and the United States at the Wilson Center, she conducted research, contributed
to the Institute’s newsletter, and provided content for the Institute’s projects.
Gayatri has an BA in global studies and East Asian studies from Colby College.
Questions
About Us
Denee McCloudProgram Manager
dmccloud@avalere.com
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