Chassidy Walton

Conducted in-depth policy analysis of the U.S.

Healthcare Price Transparency

Act, providing insights on stakeholder impacts. Led quantitative analysis of hospital compliance with CMS price transparency regulations across multiple states. Evaluated price variations for a range of medical procedures across hospitals in New York.

Lead Healthcare Analyst - Finestra - New York, NY

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Conducted in-depth policy analysis of the U.S. Healthcare Price Transparency Act, providing insights on stakeholder impacts.
• Led quantitative analysis of hospital compliance with CMS price transparency regulations across multiple states.
• Evaluated price variations for a range of medical procedures across hospitals in New York.
• Collaborated on the organization and management of hospital pricing data to support compliance analysis.
• Assessed price transparency practices of 150+ hospitals, focusing on adherence to the Price Transparency Act in states including NY, CA, TX, NC, SC, KY, GA, SD, and AZ.

Student Intern - New York City Health and Hospitals Carter - New York, NY

(2023-07 - 2023-08)

• Shadowed Quality Improvement Manager, actively participating in rounds alongside top executives, including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nurse, and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Engaged in strategic decision-making processes, gaining firsthand exposure to healthcare leadership dynamics.
• Observed and learned quality assurance protocols and operational strategies within the organization.

Student Intern - Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Center for Addiction Medicine - Boston, MA

(2023-01 - 2023-05)

• Coordinated subject visits, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to protocol guidelines.
• Managed administrative duties, including meticulous data entry and streamlined communication channels for participant recruitment.
• Increased study participation by 20% through targeted recruitment strategies
• Conducted comprehensive phone and social media recruitment strategies, targeting key demographics to enhance study participation.
• Administered thorough phone screenings of participants, ensuring eligibility criteria alignment and study suitability.
• Developed and delivered impactful oral presentations, effectively communicating research findings and insights to diverse stakeholders in the public health sector.

Administrative Assistant to SACC Director - Northside Center for Child Development - New York, NY

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

• Assisted and shadowed the school-age childcare director in performing day-to-day operations for after school ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
• Streamlines student paperwork processing, reducing administrative time by 20% and improving record accuracy by 15%.
• Monitored staff performance and provided feedback, contributed to a 10% increase in staff productivity and a 5% reduction in incidents.

SPEEK Intern/Sexuality Peer Educator - Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center - New York, NY

(2021-06 - 2021-08)

• Educated youth in Harlem and Bronx neighborhoods on healthy sexual behaviors through workshops and health fairs.
• Improved New York youth's ability to discuss topics such as sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy prevention, and decision-making.
• Researched and collected data on health disparities, economic inequalities, and historical backgrounds in the Harlem and Bronx area.
• Presented data at a symposium held by MapsCorps, leading to increased community awareness and engagement.

MPH - Health Policy and Management - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

B.A. - Child Study and Human Development - Tufts University