Burke A. Hays, Mph
About Burke A. Hays, Mph
Burke A. Hays, MPH, is a health researcher with extensive experience in public health policy and research. He currently works at Mathematica Policy Research, specializing in Medicaid implementation and monitoring, while previously holding various roles in health organizations and educational institutions.
Work at Mathematica
Burke A. Hays has been employed at Mathematica Policy Research as a Health Researcher since 2017. In this role, he focuses on state Medicaid delivery systems and payment models. His responsibilities include providing technical assistance for Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) external quality reviews and performance improvement plans. Hays also conducts research on the impacts of COVID-19 in nursing homes and works on the implementation of the MOM model and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.
Previous Experience in Health Policy
Prior to his current position, Hays served as Policy Manager at the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as a State Policy Associate at the National Coalition of STD Directors from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he interned at the Congressional Research Service in 2017, focusing on health insurance and finance.
Education and Expertise
Burke A. Hays holds a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree from The Johns Hopkins University, where he specialized in Women’s and Reproductive Health from 2008 to 2009. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from The College of Idaho, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His expertise includes Medicaid 1115 demonstration implementation and monitoring, as well as comprehensive care management for chronic conditions.
Teaching and Research Roles
Hays has held academic positions, including serving as an Adjunct Instructor in Health Science at The College of Idaho in 2011. His research experience includes roles as a Biomedical Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic and Boise State University, as well as a Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins Hospital. These positions contributed to his foundational knowledge in health research and policy.
Early Career and Internships
Burke A. Hays began his career with various internships and fellowships, including a role as a Senate Page in the United States Senate in 2001. He also participated in biomedical research fellowships at The College of Idaho and Boise State University in the early 2000s. These experiences provided him with a diverse background in health-related fields.