Alexandra Hames, Phd Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Humana Healthcare Research - Pharmacy Research Team

AHRQ R36 Dissertation Grant Entering Medicare from High Deductible Health Plans: Changes in affordability and care for individuals with chronic conditions. https://reporter.nih.gov/search/LEwyxg-yREmsPzKHidRb8A/project-details/10769290

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Conduct quantitative analyses and quasi-experimental study designs (differences-in-differences, regression discontinuity, propensity-score models) using survey data and medical/pharmacy claims data in SAS, STATA, and R.• First-author of a manuscript published in Health Services Research examining prescription drug subsidies for low-income Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes. • Present findings at departmental seminars, school-wide research days, and national conferences… Show more • Conduct quantitative analyses and quasi-experimental study designs (differences-in-differences, regression discontinuity, propensity-score models) using survey data and medical/pharmacy claims data in SAS, STATA, and R.• First-author of a manuscript published in Health Services Research examining prescription drug subsidies for low-income Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes. • Present findings at departmental seminars, school-wide research days, and national conferences (AcademyHealth, American Society of Health Economists, Gerontological Society of America) Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Worked in RAND’s Health Care division on two contract research projects for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: calculation of the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings and related analyses evaluating quality of care in MA; and implementation of prescription drug price negotiations required by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided research support for team of 15 financial economists with expertise in analytical and policy issues related to capital market activities of large national banks. • Prepared large datasets for analysis in SAS; conducted econometric analyses; produced visuals for presentations and papers.• Served as a leader and mentor for summer intern cohorts; coordinated learning visits outside of agency.

Charlottesville, Va

• Assist Professor Larry Sabato and staff with research, fact checking, revision, and dissemination of weekly Crystal Ball publication

Washington, Dc

Office of Congressman Steve Israel

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Health Services Research & Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics; Government; Statistics Minor

Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics

12-credits of online coursework: Applied Statistics, Regression Analysis, Applied Data Mining and Statistical Learning, and Time Series.