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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAltarum Institute employees are -40% more likely to recommend Altarum Institute as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Altarum Institute is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Altarum Institute employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Altarum Institute’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Altarum Institute was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Altarum Institute is rated C
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Altarum Institute ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 11 Altarum Institute employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Altarum Institute improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Recruiter was easy to contact
What are some of the best things about your team?Very good experience, even among the new hires.
What do you like best about the leadership team?They are promoted from within and listen to employees
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They make decisions based only the short-term. Staff stay billable, but are not informed when major job and directions change are decided.
Altarum Institute begins with the understanding that there is no single health care system. Health and health care depend on a
As a nonprofit, we’re driven to solve tough problems for the greater good. We believe that good health is within reach of people everywhere. Our team works closely with government insurance programs to conceive of and implement improvements to address the unique population health challenges of their beneficiaries. At Altarum, we are creators and doers—we don't stop at describing problems. Our solutions are holistic, enabled by technology, and intently focused on prevention and appropriate care. From low-income children to frail elders, we help the most vulnerable in our society, those whose health is negatively impacted by social determinants.
| Headquarter | 4401 Ford Ave., Suite 800 Alexandria, VA United States of America |
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| Website | www.altarum.org |
| Founding Date | 1946 |
| Tel | 7343024997 |
Altarum Institute competitors include RTI International, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN, and Trinity Health. Altarum Institute ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Altarum Institute compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
5 employees at Altarum Institute have reviewed Altarum Institute across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 5 Altarum Institute employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Altarum Institute are pleased with their total compensation at Altarum Institute, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Altarum Institute are not very pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Altarum Institute are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Altarum Institute believe the environment at Altarum Institute is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Altarum Institute is a bit slow. About 50% of the employees at Altarum Institute work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Altarum Institute are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Altarum Institute employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Altarum Institute's KPIs and OKRs.
Lincoln’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lincoln in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Lincoln Smith’s employees rank Altarum Institute in the Top 25% for Compensation, in the Top 40% for Retention, and in the Top 50% for Environment. When compared to Altarum Institute’s competitors, Lincoln Smith ranks below both BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN CEO Daniel Loepp and RTI International CEO E Holden.
The Altarum Institute Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Lincoln Smith, Director, Center for Ethics in Health Care Ellen Fox, and Chief Operating Officer Mike Potter
Lincoln Smith CEO / President
Lincoln Smith serves as the CEO / President of Altarum Institute.
Mike Potter Chief Operating Officer
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Sheena Gill Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President, and General Counsel
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Dave Robertson VP | Chief Financial Officer
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Kathy Dimeo Vice President, Clinical and Population Health Research
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How much do people at Altarum Institute get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Altarum Institute is $80,515, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $99,305, or $47 per hour.
At Altarum Institute, the highest paid job is an IT Manager at $133,695 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $45,280 annually. Average Altarum Institute salaries by department include: Design at $95,621, Finance at $73,143, Marketing at $79,253, and Engineering at $106,024. Half of Altarum Institute salaries are above $99,305.
4 employees at Altarum Institute rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Altarum Institute rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $58k | $58k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $79k | $79k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $99k | $99k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $145k | $145k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $196k | $196k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $262k | $262k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Altarum Institute across various culture dimensions.
Altarum Institute's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Altarum Institute's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is Altarum Institute address?
Altarum Institute location is at 4401 Ford Ave., Suite 800
Who is the CEO of Altarum Institute?
Altarum Institute CEO is Lincoln Smith, their score by employees is 60
What is Altarum Institute eNPS?
The eNPS for Altarum Institute is -40
What is the salary for Secretary in Altarum Institute?
Secretary average salary in the US is 58k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Altarum Institute?
The average salaries for Operations in Altarum Institute is 79k