
Harsha Mirchandani
FSA, MAAA
Senior Consulting Actuary
New York, NY, US
Harsha Mirchandani is a senior consulting actuary with the New York office of Milliman. She joined the firm in 2016.
Experience
Harsha has provided consulting services to a broad range of clients, including health plans, provider groups, hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and other healthcare providers.
Harsha has extensive experience with the following:
- Harsha has extensive experience with the following:
- Alternative payment model design, implementation, and reconciliation
- Value-based contracting design and analytics
- Claims-based analytics and benchmarking
- Advanced data visualization using business intelligence software (e.g., PowerBI, Qlik)
Prior to joining Milliman, Harsha worked in pharmaceutical and medical device marketing.
Professional Designations
- Fellow, Society of Actuaries
- Member, American Academy of Actuaries
Education
- BS, Chemical Engineering with Mathematics Minor, Tufts University
Publications
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Article
6 issues Milliman is watching for health systems and provider organizations in 2026
08 January 2026 - by Rebecca Smith, Harsha Mirchandani
Learn about the key issues healthcare providers and health systems should be watching in 2026
Article
The continued evolution of CMS’s mandatory models: The Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM)
20 November 2025 - by Noah Champagne, Harsha Mirchandani, Danielle Rubin
We detail characteristics and impact of the Ambulatory Specialty Model, a framework proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Article
Understanding nonfatal firearm injuries: Incidence and healthcare spending for commercially insured members
23 October 2025 - by Charmaine Girdish, Harsha Mirchandani, Allison Halpren, Rebecca L. Johnson
Patient healthcare costs increase substantially in the six months after a nonfatal firearm injury. We analyze patterns for stakeholders to consider.
Article
6 considerations for developing an oncology payment model
07 July 2025 - by Harsha Mirchandani
We offer life sciences companies six things to consider when developing an oncology payment model, from defining the population to ensuring high-quality care.
Article
Methodology review of Stork Club’s assisted reproductive technology performance measure comparison study
15 March 2024 - by Harsha Mirchandani, Brittany Ryan, Carol Bazell
We examine Stork Club’s methodology for assessing Assisted Reproductive Technology performance measures.
Article
Summary of The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health
11 December 2023 - by Bridget Darby, Harsha Mirchandani, Shelley Moss
We summarize of the pillars contained in the White House’s "U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health" and discuss implications for stakeholders.
Article
Treatment patterns for generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia in Medicare fee-for-service
28 March 2023 - by Carol Bazell, Harsha Mirchandani, Pamela M. Pelizzari, Katherine Brinkers
Insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder are common mental health conditions in the Medicare population.
Article
Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM): OCM “2.0”
28 July 2022 - by Harsha Mirchandani, Noah Champagne, Pamela M. Pelizzari
This article highlights considerations for providers interested in voluntary enhanced oncology model, which builds on concepts of a recently completed CMMI model designed to transform oncology care while reducing spending under Medicare fee-for-service.
Article
Strategy considerations for effectively entering the Medicare Advantage market
14 July 2022 - by Eric A. Buzby, Harsha Mirchandani, Jared Hirsch
Six important topics insurers should consider as they contemplate entering the Medicare Advantage market.
Article
Healthcare cost journey for survivors of firearm injuries
11 July 2022 - by Samantha Tomicki, Harsha Mirchandani, Rebecca L. Johnson
Given the medical costs of nonfatal firearm injuries, healthcare stakeholders have an interest in supporting further research to mitigate firearm injury risk