Aaron Blocker
Brandon,MS
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented healthcare professional with over 14 years of experience in patient advocacy, consulting, and analytics. Proven track record in building strong relationships with patient communities and stakeholders, delivering strategic insights, and driving operational efficiency. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and communication. Committed to amplifying patient voices and enhancing patient-partnered care within healthcare organizations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Strategic Advisor & Consultant
Partner-Rare
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced research quality by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
- Streamlined data collection processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
- Developed innovative research methodologies, contributing to breakthrough discoveries in the field.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
Data and Analytics Consultant
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady Healh System
09.2023 - Current
- Consultation & Collaboration
- Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
- Consults, advises, and leads Franciscan Health Physicians (FHP), Health Leaders Network (HLN), and Ambulatory Division to identify and clarify key business needs; developing complex outcomes and process measures; translating business requirements; determining data/information needs and data collection methods; developing analysis plans; measuring the impact of business decisions; working with leadership to identify opportunities and methods to improve efficiencies and client satisfaction with analysis; training end-users; and documenting processes and deliverables.
- Gathers data and information on complex targeted variables in an established systematic fashion by validating data sources; querying, merging, and extracting data across sources; completing routine data refresh and update; developing and/or delivering tools for electronic data collection; and providing user training, support, and documentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Employee Benefits Financial Analyst
Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Utilized strong technical analysis and financial expertise to support client strategy development, delivering high-value client solutions that aligned with their business goals
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis and monthly reporting for a diverse portfolio of over 60 clients
- Employed benchmarking techniques to drive the formulation of both short and long-term financial benefit strategies
- Identify key drivers of claims cost escalation through meticulous analysis, leading to the identification of cost-saving opportunities.
Medical Benefits Technical Implementation Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Led the analysis and implementation of intricate Medical Benefit changes, encompassing medical coding modifications
- Managed large datasets, effectively integrating group medical benefits within an IBM Mainframe Operating System
- Routinely develop SQL queries in DBeaver and DB2 to perform detailed data analysis and assist business areas and management with reporting
- Acted as the primary point of contact for researching and resolving business inquiries, applying a strategic analytical approach.
Researcher III
Mississippi College
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Designed and executed experiments, analyzing and interpreting research data
- Successfully managed multiple research labs within the institution
- Developed comprehensive presentations of research findings for faculty and to present at scientific conferences.
Education
Master of Science in Biology Medical Research -
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Biology Medical Sciences -
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2015
Skills
Patient Advocacy and Engagement
Data Analysis and Population Health Analytics
Project and Client Management
Strategic Planning and Business Development
Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy
SQL Programming and Database Management
Certification
Epic EHR Certificates: Cogito, Caboodle and Clarity Data Models.
Mississippi Health and Life Insurance Producer License
Additional Information
Extensive experience working with pharmaceutical and non-profit organizations, including J&J, Genentech, Takeda, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and Soft Bones Foundation.
• Developed patient communities, advisory boards, and educational materials as a patient advocate consultant and educator.
Timeline
Senior Strategic Advisor & Consultant
Partner-Rare
03.2024 - Current
Data and Analytics Consultant
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady Healh System
09.2023 - Current
Employee Benefits Financial Analyst
Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc
10.2021 - 09.2023
Medical Benefits Technical Implementation Analyst
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
09.2019 - 10.2021
Researcher III
Mississippi College
05.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science in Biology Medical Research -
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science in Biology Medical Sciences -
Mississippi College