At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is looking for a Principal Healthcare Analyst to join our organization. The Principal Healthcare Analyst plays a key role on the Value-Based Provider Relations team, partnering with providers to support and advance value-based care initiatives. This role blends analytics, financial insight, and provider engagement to help design, implement, and manage value-based agreements that improve cost efficiency and quality outcomes.
The analyst acts as a “jack-of-all-trades,” leveraging data and reporting to guide provider discussions on cost utilization, risk adjustment, and performance metrics such as inpatient trends, ED utilization, avoidable visits, and readmissions. They collaborate closely with clinical consultants and internal stakeholders to identify actionable opportunities, support contract negotiations, and drive strategies that reduce total cost of care and improve care coordination.
They may also lead project teams. The incumbent will lead efforts to define meaningful contributions that will influence strategic decision-making at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.