Greg Allard
About Greg Allard
Greg Allard serves as the Director of Data Science at Carelon, where he has worked since 2020. With nearly two decades of experience in the health insurance industry, he specializes in linking healthcare expertise with data science methodologies to develop effective solutions.
Work at Carelon
Greg Allard has served as the Director of Data Science at Carelon since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing data science applications that transition from the incubation stage to execution, resulting in successfully deployed customer-facing products. His responsibilities include connecting business subject matter experts with data engineering and IT production teams to drive effective solutions. Allard's work aims to integrate healthcare clinical and financial expertise with data science methodologies, ensuring that the solutions developed are relevant and impactful.
Previous Experience at Anthem
Before joining Carelon, Greg Allard worked at Anthem as an Advanced Analytics Senior Consultant from 2013 to 2020. During his seven years at Anthem, he contributed to various analytics initiatives within the health insurance sector. His role involved collaborating with senior-level stakeholders to align business initiatives with data science solutions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the organization’s analytics capabilities.
Background in WellPoint
Greg Allard's career in analytics began at WellPoint, where he worked as an Advanced Analytics Consultant from 2003 to 2013. Over the course of ten years, he developed his expertise in producing analytics tailored to the health insurance industry. His experience at WellPoint laid the foundation for his subsequent roles, allowing him to build a strong understanding of the complexities involved in healthcare analytics.
Education and Expertise
Greg Allard holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, completing his studies from 1984 to 1988. His educational background equips him with a unique perspective that combines quantitative analysis with psychological insights, enhancing his ability to address complex problems in the healthcare sector.
Analytic Domains and Skills
Greg Allard possesses nearly two decades of experience in analytics within the health insurance industry. His analytic domains encompass actuarial cost of care, healthcare management, provider profiling, pharmacy, clinical policy, pricing, vendor management, benefit design, contracting, and product development. He combines quantitative and consulting skills with experience as a multi-state licensed healthcare provider, enabling him to deliver rigorous and context-sensitive forecasting and evaluation approaches.