Expert Consulting Services

Providing evidence-based analysis and strategic guidance on health policy, regulatory matters, and healthcare access challenges

Dr. Simon F. Haeder

Credentials & Expertise

Services Offered

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Research & Analysis

Custom research studies, policy analysis, and data-driven reports on healthcare access, provider networks, and insurance coverage issues.

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Research Design

Expert consultation on study design, methodology, and data collection strategies for health policy research projects.

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Provider Network Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of provider network adequacy, directory accuracy, and consumer access using secret shopper methodologies.

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Expert Testimony

Expert witness services for legal proceedings involving healthcare policy, network adequacy, administrative burdens, and regulatory compliance.

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Strategic Consulting

Strategic guidance for advocacy organizations, government agencies, and health plans on policy implementation and compliance.

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Policy Evaluation

Comprehensive evaluation of health policy initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and their impact on healthcare access and equity.

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Speaking Engagements

Keynote presentations and panel discussions on healthcare policy, administrative burdens, and health insurance coverage.

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Media Commentary

Expert commentary and analysis for journalists covering health policy, insurance regulation, and healthcare access issues.

Recent Reports & Projects

Assessing Access to Mental Health Care in Virginia Using a Secret Shopper Survey

📅 January 2026 🏢 Inseparable

Comprehensive secret shopper study examining mental health provider directory accuracy and appointment availability for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Virginia. Co-authored with Wendy Y. Xu, PhD.

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Understanding the Impact of Medicaid Work Requirements in West Virginia

📅 November 2018 🏢 West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy

Analysis of proposed Medicaid work requirements and their potential impact on healthcare coverage and access for West Virginia residents.

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Provider Directory Inaccuracies in Pennsylvania Health Insurance Markets

🏢 Pennsylvania Insurance Department

Evaluation of provider directory accuracy across Pennsylvania health insurance markets, examining the scope of inaccuracies and their impact on consumer access to care.

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Let's Work Together

Available for research projects, expert testimony, strategic consulting, and speaking engagements

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