Population Health Manager

Also called: Population Health Program Manager, Value-Based Care Manager

Uses data to keep a whole group of patients healthier, not just treat them when they're sick.

A day in the life

Pulls a list of diabetic patients who are overdue for eye exams, launches a nurse outreach campaign, and tracks whether ER visits drop.

Pay over a career

Starting
$75k
Typical
$105k
High
$140k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's plus often an MPH, MHA, or nursing background.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: Public Health, Health Administration, Nursing.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average. Growing with value-based care.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Analytics that flag overdue patients become automatic; designing and leading outreach programs stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Statistics, Health, Biology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9111.

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