
Avalere Announcements
Read company-wide announcements related to staffing, roles, and capabilities.

Apply Today: Avalere Health Advisory Pro Bono Grant
Avalere Health Advisory is accepting applications for its pro bono grant program, awarding donated or deeply discounted consulting services for projects dedicated to improving healthcare delivery, access, and outcomes.

Arthritis Foundation To Receive Pro Bono Services From Avalere Health Advisory
Avalere Health launches a new pro bono initiative, offering free Advisory services to non-profit organizations looking to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. The company is now accepting applications for Fall 2025.
Research on Opioid Use Reveals States, Local Governments Spend $94 Billion Annually
“The Cost of Addiction: Opioid Use Disorder in the U.S.” is the first-of-its-kind study that reveals state and local governments shoulder a significant financial burden on taxpayers, businesses, and communities.

CMS Deputy Group Director Mark Newsom Joins Avalere Health’s Advisory Team
Mark Newsom will play a strategic role in helping clients understand and prepare for the potential impact the current administration will have on their business strategies.
Avalere Is Awarded Accelerated Access to Medicare Claims Data
A new agreement with CMS Virtual Data Research Center will support analysis of more recent Part A, B, and D claims with a focus on the impact of COVID-19.

Avalere Announces Practice Directors for Policy, Operations
Milena Sullivan will lead Avalere’s Policy Practice, and Erica Eisenhart is promoted to Operations Practice Director.

Sarah Alwardt Brings Data and Technology to the Forefront in Dual Role as President of Avalere and U.S. Policy, Access, Value and Evidence at Avalere Health
Avalere is pleased to announce Sarah Alwardt, PhD as its new President.

New Roles for Avalere Senior Leadership
Avalere is pleased to announce the promotion of three leaders in its Evidence & Strategy and Market Access practices.

Avalere Announces Departure of President Elizabeth Carpenter, Appointment of Interim President Sarah Alwardt
Elizabeth Carpenter will step down as Avalere President. Sarah Alwardt will lead Avalere on an interim basis.