Health Care Policy Analyst. The Employer will dedicate $150,000 annually in recognition of the increased need for analysis in the administration of the State’s health management programs. This amount may be adjusted upward by the DAS Director. Monies unexpended or encumbered in one (1) fiscal year shall be carried forward and be available in subsequent fiscal years. Additionally, due to monies carried forward from one year to the next, the DAS Director may adjust the amount downward so as not to exceed the $150,000 annual commitment. Such analysis will be conducted by an expert in the health care field or a health care policy analyst or a combination of the two as determined by the Director of DAS after recommendation from the JHCC. The functions performed shall include but are not limited to:
Health Care Policy Analyst. The Employer will dedicate $150,000 annually in recognition of the increased need for analysis in the administration of the State’s health management programs. This amount may be adjusted upward by the DAS Director. Monies unexpended or encumbered in one (1) fiscal year shall be carried forward and be available in subsequent fiscal years. Additionally, due to monies carried forward from one year to the next, the DAS Director may adjust the amount downward so as not to exceed the $150,000 annual commitment. Such analysis will be conducted by an expert in the health care field or a health care policy analyst or a combination of the two as determined by the Director of DAS after recommendation from the JHCC. The functions performed shall include but are not limited to: 1. Analyze health care claims data of State employees for trends and make recommendations to the JHCC on plan design and health management programs based on the trend analysis;
