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Yonatan Mengesha

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Healthcare policy specialist with expertise in state policy analysis, market access, and consulting. Skilled in strategic recommendations, payer/provider engagement, data analysis, and delivering client-ready reports. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration and leading advocacy initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

State Health Policy Specialist

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
01.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed state healthcare policy, focusing on access and coverage challenges for people with cystic fibrosis.
  • Developed policy positions, engaging with state legislators, regulators, and stakeholders to advance healthcare initiatives.
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to assess access barriers and reimbursement challenges, providing strategic recommendations.
  • Managed relationships with external consultants, healthcare providers, and coalition partners to execute advocacy initiatives and produce client-ready materials, including reports and presentations.

Pricing and Market Access Associate

Parexel
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive market access evaluations, including analysis of clinical and economic data across global markets.
  • Collaborated with payers and healthcare providers to develop pricing and reimbursement strategies for pharmaceutical and medical device products.
  • Performed data-driven research on unmet medical needs and market-entry challenges, contributing to strategic planning and commercialization efforts.
  • Prepared client-facing deliverables, including presentations and written reports, summarizing findings and actionable insights.

Client Associate, Policy and Market Access

Avalere Health
09.2020 - 01.2023
  • Delivered policy analysis and strategic recommendations to healthcare clients in areas such as Medicare, Medicaid, and 340B programs.
  • Conducted interviews with healthcare professionals, payers, and providers, analyzing results to support market research projects.
  • Managed project deliverables, ensuring high-quality output for clients across health plans, providers, and manufacturers.
  • Developed client-ready presentations and reports summarizing market insights, data analysis, and policy recommendations.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

George Mason University
Fairfax

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
08.2019

Accomplishments

  • The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Published Posters on Market Access
  • North American Cystic Fibrosis Published Poster on Prior Authorization

Timeline

State Health Policy Specialist

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
01.2024 - Current

Pricing and Market Access Associate

Parexel
01.2023 - 01.2024

Client Associate, Policy and Market Access

Avalere Health
09.2020 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Maryland

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