About Bailit Health
Bailit Health is a consulting firm dedicated to ensuring insurer and provider performance accountability on behalf of public agencies and employer purchasers. Bailit Health Purchasing, LLC was founded in 1997 by former senior executives of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Our staff consists of a team of experienced professionals who have worked together for many years.
The Bailit Health team strives to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. We understand that each of our clients operates in a unique environment and we are committed to ensuring that we bring value that is tailored to the particular needs of each client.
Our mission is to assist organizations to achieve measurable improvements in quality and cost management for enrolled or covered populations, from contracted or regulated providers and health plans. We are committed to the belief that comprehensive performance requirements and aggressive performance management, combined with financial incentives that align with performance objectives, are the necessary ingredients for ensuring superior performance.
Our Services
- strategic program design for public and private health care purchasers
- management of insurers and providers to performance specifications or consumer protection requirements
- design and implementation of value-based payment models
- design and management of procurement processes
- design of programs and incentives to improve health equity and address social risk factors
- health care market assessments
- health policy research including literature reviews, interviews, and case studies
- design and facilitation of large–scale multi–stakeholder processes
- staff training in contract monitoring and quality management
We define equity as the state, quality or ideal of being just, impartial and fair. Equity acknowledges unequal starting places and differences in context, needs, experiences, and opportunities. We strive to improve equity in our internal operations and in our work for our clients.
Employment Opportunities
Consultant
We seek a full-time consultant to join our dynamic, mission-driven firm. The individual will be expected to work on a mix of projects supporting our state agency and other clients. We seek someone with:
- passion for and personal commitment to our mission and work;
- ability to problem-solve independently and work well with small teams of colleagues;
- very strong quantitative skills, including but not limited to mastery of Excel;
- excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- ability to manage workstreams and deliverables for complex projects, and
- the aptitude to thrive in a small business environment.
This position requires one to five years of relevant work experience or recent graduation of a related master´s degree program. We will consider other equivalent experience, such as personal or volunteering experience, in addition to traditional professional experience. Salary is negotiable and dependent upon experience. The position will be based in our Needham, MA office, with hybrid in-office and virtual work an available option. Individuals should anticipate limited travel to clients.
Bailit Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Grace Tetreault, [email protected].
Recent Publications
The Commonwealth Fund – Michael Bailit, Alyssa Vangeli – January 14, 2026
The Peterson-Milbank Program for Sustainable Health Care Costs – Jessica Mar, Caitlin Otter, Michael Bailit – November 12, 2025
Milbank Memorial Fund – Erin Taylor, Matt Reynolds – October 29, 2025
State Health and Value Strategies – Mary Beth Dyer, Beth Waldman – October 28, 2025
The Peterson-Milbank Program for Sustainable Health Care Costs – Sarah Kinsler – September 30, 2025
Health Affairs Forefront – January Angeles, Michael Bailit – September 29, 2025