Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations

Miscellaneous Mathematical Science Occupations in Healthcare include individuals who use mathematical and statistical methods to analyze and interpret data in healthcare settings. These workers may include Biostatisticians, Epidemiologists, and Health Data Analysts, among others. They play a critical role in understanding the patterns and trends of disease, illness, and injury, to inform the development of healthcare policies, treatments and interventions.

Biostatisticians are responsible for designing and analyzing studies to understand the causes of disease, the effectiveness of treatments, and the outcomes of healthcare interventions. They may also be responsible for developing statistical models to predict the outcomes of different treatments and interventions, and for interpreting and communicating the results of research to healthcare professionals and policymakers.

Epidemiologists are responsible for studying the patterns, causes, and effects of disease and injury in human populations. They may also be responsible for designing and conducting studies to identify risk factors for disease, and for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and policies.

Health Data Analysts use statistical and mathematical methods to analyze large and complex datasets from healthcare organizations. They are responsible for extracting information from the data and creating detailed reports that can be used to inform decisions about healthcare policies, treatments, and interventions. They might use statistical software, data visualization tools and machine learning to identify patterns and trends in the data.

These professionals play a crucial role in healthcare research and analysis, by providing insights that inform the development of healthcare policies, treatments, and interventions. They must have knowledge and understanding of mathematical, statistical and computational methods, as well as an understanding of the healthcare system and the biology of disease. They should have appropriate education, certification or licensure, and should comply with professional, state and federal standards and regulations.