Emily Costello, Mph
About Emily Costello, Mph
Emily Costello is a Health Policy Analyst at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in health policy and informatics, with previous roles at Independent Medical Networks and the University of Michigan.
Work at Mathematica
Emily Costello has been employed as a Health Policy Analyst at Mathematica since 2020. In this role, she focuses on health policy analysis and contributes to various projects aimed at improving health services. Her work involves evaluating health programs and policies, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations. Costello's experience at Mathematica spans four years, during which she has engaged in research and analysis that informs policy decisions.
Previous Experience in Health Policy
Before joining Mathematica, Emily Costello worked as a Medicaid Advisor at Independent Medical Networks from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she provided guidance on Medicaid services, helping to navigate the complexities of health care for patients. Her role included working with Michigan Medicine and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, where she spent nine months advising on Medicaid-related issues. This experience enhanced her understanding of health policy implementation and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Emily Costello holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where she studied Health Behavior and Health Education from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she earned a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics from the University of Michigan - School of Information during the same period. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, completed from 2014 to 2018.
Research Contributions
Emily Costello has contributed to research projects focused on health policy and services. She participated in a project evaluating child support cooperation requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, she has been involved in research related to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Costello also contributed to a publication aimed at improving coordination of health services for dually eligible individuals, highlighting her commitment to enhancing health care access.
Internships and Early Career
Emily Costello's early career included various roles that provided foundational experience in health services. She worked as a Data Management Intern at the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan for three months in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Front Desk Assistant at the same association from 2016 to 2018, gaining valuable administrative skills. Furthermore, she worked as a Standardized Patient at the University of Michigan Medical School from 2016 to 2020, contributing to medical education and training.