Benjamin Fischer
About Benjamin Fischer
Benjamin Fischer serves as the Director of the Human Centered Design Practice within the Health Business Unit at Mathematica, where he also works as a Data Product Strategist. He has a background in English Language and Literature and has held various roles at the Social Security Administration before joining Mathematica in 2012.
Work at Mathematica
Benjamin Fischer has been employed at Mathematica since 2012, serving as the Director of the Human-Centered Design Practice within the Health Business Unit and as a Data Product Strategist. In this role, he has directed human-centered design processes and user research protocols for various projects, including the development of quality measures. He has also managed Mathematica's first Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, which is a web-based data solution aimed at monitoring and improving healthcare system performance.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Fischer holds a Master of Arts in English from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. He also earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Philosophy from Syracuse University. His educational background supports his expertise in human-centered design and data product strategy, particularly in the health sector.
Background
Before joining Mathematica, Benjamin Fischer worked at the Social Security Administration from 2003 to 2009 in the Austin, Texas area. His roles included Operations Supervisor, Public Affairs Specialist, and Claims Representative. This experience provided him with a foundational understanding of public service and policy, which he later applied in his work at Mathematica.
Achievements
At Mathematica, Benjamin Fischer developed an algorithm that produced the first descriptive statistics on work activity and overpayments to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients. He led the UX Research & Design Team for the CMMI Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge, which was recognized as a finalist among 300 entries. Additionally, he facilitated increased resource allocation and capabilities for human-centered design concepts through effective thought leadership and executive management engagement.