Health Policy Fellow Intern

HealthPartners is hiring a Health Policy Fellow Intern. The goal of the Policy Fellow program is to help an aspiring attorney, compliance officer, policy analyst or government relations professional build a working understanding of the state legislative process, its impact on the health care industry, and methods for encouraging or discouraging legislative interventions.

The fellow will learn how to analyze legislative text, research policy context, summarize key provisions, and synthesize feedback from internal stakeholders. Working for an integrated care system will also provide exposure to both health insurance and care delivery settings, including opportunities to network with professionals in compliance, legal, government relations, and other departments based on the fellow’s interests. 

Accountabilities

·       Summarize proposed legislation and regulations

·       Evaluate legislative context using hearings and supporting materials

·       Solicit feedback from internal compliance, legal, and subject matter experts

·       Develop strategies related to potential outcomes and alternatives

·       Participate in stakeholder meetings and presentations

·       Attend legislative hearings and prepare notes

·       Complete other projects as assigned 

Required Qualifications

·       Demonstrated interest in public policy, government relations, health care, compliance, or a related field

·       Ability to critically evaluate complex information, including legislative text, regulations, and policy documents

·       Strong research skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex topics for diverse audiences

·       Strong time-management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience in health care, health insurance, or public policy

·       Experience using legislative tracking tools, databases, or online research platforms

·       Previous experience drafting reports, summaries, or presentations for professional or academic purposes

·       Graduate-level coursework

Compensation and Hours

·       Approximately 10 hours per week

·       Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic or professional commitments

·       Part-time, temporary position

·       Hybrid work arrangement based in Bloomington, Minnesota