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Health Policy Summer Intern - 40 hrs/wk - Days - Detroit

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Henry Ford Health

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • Detroit

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Bachelor's degree and be an incoming 2nd year Master's student in MPH, MHSA, or MPP focused on health policy.
  • You will review proposed laws, conduct analyses, draft summaries, engage with experts, attend meetings, contribute to policy analyses, and create a policy brief with a presentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Incoming 2nd year Masters-level student (MPH, MHSA, MPP) studying health policy.

Responsibilities

  • The intern will work full-time with the Policy Team, assisting the team in evaluating state and federal health policy issues for the system.
  • Under supervision, the intern will review proposed state and federal laws and regulations, conduct analyses, and write summaries, coordinate with subject matter experts to obtain their feedback, and draft and edit deliverables for stakeholders.
  • The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to policy analyses on a variety of issues, such as healthcare reimbursement across multiple provider types, the 340B Drug Discount Program, healthcare workforce issues, Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, public health, health equity, the social determinants of health, and additional key federal, state, and local issues that may arise during the internship.
  • The intern will actively participate in staff meetings, sit in on key health system policy meetings, and learn how to conduct policy work for a health system that includes a health plan, and balances differing perspectives of providers and a health insurer.
  • The Policy Team will connect the intern to Henry Ford Health's Government Affairs team, including the Health Alliance Plan (HAP), and the intern will have an opportunity to learn how policy analysis is translated into advocacy.
  • The intern will be responsible for drafting a longform policy brief on a key policy issue that is relevant to Henry Ford Health, as well as conduct a presentation on this topic.
  • At the end of the internship, the intern should be able to point to key deliverables or initiatives to which they contributed and have built connections across Henry Ford Health.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Health Policy Summer Intern position?

The internship is a full-time position for the summer, requiring 40 hours per week.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and be an incoming 2nd year Masters-level student (MPH, MHSA, MPP) studying health policy.

What type of work will the intern be involved in?

The intern will assist the Policy Team in evaluating state and federal health policy issues, reviewing proposed laws and regulations, conducting analyses, writing summaries, and drafting deliverables for stakeholders.

Will the intern have opportunities to learn from other teams?

Yes, the intern will connect with Henry Ford Health's Government Affairs team and will learn how policy analysis is translated into advocacy.

Is there any expectation for deliverables during the internship?

Yes, the intern will be responsible for drafting a longform policy brief on a key policy issue and conducting a presentation on this topic at the end of the internship.

What kind of health policy issues will the intern be working on?

The intern may work on various issues, including healthcare reimbursement, the 340B Drug Discount Program, healthcare workforce issues, Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, public health, health equity, and social determinants of health.

Are there benefits associated with this internship?

The posting specifies that employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Therefore, the benefits would typically apply to regular employees rather than interns.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, Henry Ford Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring hiring and treatment without regard to various protected statuses in accordance with applicable laws.

Where is the Health Policy Summer Intern position located?

The internship is based in Detroit.

Will the intern participate in meetings?

Yes, the intern will actively participate in staff meetings and sit in on key health system policy meetings.

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Henry Ford Health

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Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health provides a full range of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, comprehensive home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and more. With more than 33,000 valued team members, 250+ ambulatory sites, 5 hospitals and 3 behavioral health facilities, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.