Deana Bell
Actuary translating complex healthcare data into strategy, clarity, and impact
- Role
- Principal & Consulting Actuary at Milliman
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deana Bell
I’m a Principal and Consulting Actuary at Milliman, where I help healthcare organizations use data and analytics to make better financial and strategic decisions. My clients span health plans, providers, employers, and government agencies working across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial markets.With more than 20 years of experience, I focus on practical solutions to complex problems, from Medicare Advantage bid development and risk adjustment to pharmacy contracting, pricing, financial reporting, and ROI evaluation. I’m known for translating actuarial and analytical work into clear insights that drive action and help clients achieve results.I’m especially energized by working with innovators who are redefining how healthcare is delivered, paid for, and measured. Whether supporting emerging models or helping established organizations adapt, I aim to bring clarity, credibility, and impact to every engagement.
Experience
Principal & Consulting Actuary
Mar 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Serve as Certifying Actuary for Medicare Advantage bids and Appointed Actuary for multiple health plans across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial markets- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver analyses focused on ROI, value-based care performance, and financial sustainability, helping clients measure and communicate their value proposition- Oversee the design and implementation of projection models, risk adjustment analytics, pricing strategies, and actuarial estimates of assets and liabilities- Advise health plans, providers, and innovators on contracting, pharmacy strategy, and cost/utilization analytics to support data-driven decision-making- Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, webinars, and conference presentations on risk adjustment, program effectiveness, and value demonstration- Support practice management and staff development, including mentoring, performance reviews, training, client oversight, and recruiting.
Education
Portland State University
Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
2001 — 2003
Lewis & Clark College
BA, Mathematics
2003 — 2005
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Predictive Modeling
- Risk Management
- Actuarial Science
- Sas
- Statistics
- Financial Modeling
- Analysis
- Data Mining
- Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Model Development
- Mathematics
- Data Analysis
- Programming
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