External Peer Review Program
A site for data collection specifications, facility reports and reconsiderations
OUR EXPERT
Jill Manna
Data and Analytics
Jill Manna is a certified Project Management Professional with nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare data. She leads analytic teams, manages large datasets, and develops data-driven strategies to improve healthcare quality and outcomes.
Expertise
Healthcare Data Analysis
Expert in analyzing large datasets including Medicare Fee-For-Service Claims, Prescription Drug Claims, Provider data, and Beneficiary data to drive healthcare improvements.
Project Management
Certified PMP who leads cross-functional teams and manages complex data projects, including an internal Data Strategy workgroup focused on innovations and process improvements, and a team of data analysts.
Healthcare Quality Metrics
Designs and programs measures for quality metrics analysis, with extensive experience in HEDIS measures, CMS Compare, and various healthcare outcomes assessment.
Statistical Analysis and Reporting
Creates dashboards and reporting solutions to support management decision-making and quality improvement initiatives across multiple healthcare disciplines.
Database Management
Proficient in creating and maintaining database solutions for efficient data management, tracking, and analysis using tools like SAS, SQL, and Microsoft Access.
ABOUT
Jill Manna, PMP
- Jill Manna is a certified Project Management Professional with nearly 30 years of experience working with large healthcare datasets and supervising a team of analysts. Currently serving as Director of Analytic Resources at Quality Insights, she specializes in complex data analysis, healthcare quality metrics, and leading analytic teams. Her extensive background includes work with Medicare claims data, healthcare quality measures, and developing innovative data strategies to improve processes and outcomes.
Highlights
- Jill Manna has been featured for her achievements and presentations in healthcare analytics and quality improvement, highlighting nearly 30 years of leadership in data strategy, Medicare claims analysis, and advancing healthcare quality metrics.
Publications
-
“Association Between Quality Improvement for Care Transitions in Communities and Rehospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries” Published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), this study examines the impact of community-based quality improvement initiatives on rehospitalization rates among Medicare beneficiaries. JAMA. 2013;309(4):381–391. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.216607
-
“Estimated Cost Savings of the Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) Program” This research article evaluates the cost savings associated with the EDC program, which aims to improve diabetes self-management education among Medicare beneficiaries. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2018;15. doi:10.5888/pcd15.170409 (PMC)
-
Parsons, C., Manna, J., Schade, C. P., & Powell, D. (2014). Improving Medication Self-Management in Home Care: The Impact of the Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign. American Journal of Medical Quality, 29(4), 333–340. https://doi.org/10.1177/1062860614539459
Presentations
- Raphael, K., Schade, C. P., & Manna, J. (2011). Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign II (HHQI). Presented at the AHRQ Annual Conference. https://www.ahrq.gov/news/events/conference/2011/schade/index.html
- Schade, C. P., Manna, J., Parsons, C., et al. (2012). Home Health Quality Improvement National Campaign – Outcomes and Learning. AHRQ Conference Presentations. https://www.ahrq.gov/news/events/conference/2012/track_e/64_raphael_et-al/schade.html
- “Monitoring & Addressing Relationships between Social Risk Factors & Health Outcomes.” - CMS Quality Conference 2022
- "Medicare Beneficiaries Hospital Readmissions: Prevention and Cost Evaluation." - CMS Quality Conference 2023
Achievements
- Quality Insights’ Analytic Contributions to HHQI - In multiple federal quality improvement initiatives, Jill Manna has been named as a core contributor in the data analytics and measurement components of the HHQI Campaign. Her work helped evaluate interventions that led to measurable reductions in rehospitalizations.
- Leads the analytic transition for contract renewals at Quality Insights, ensuring seamless data continuity and analysis.
- Conducts, analyzes, and trends the annual EPRP field satisfaction survey to improve program effectiveness.
- Project Manager for an internal Data Strategy workgroup focused on creating new innovations and improving existing processes.
- Designs and calculates scientific, analytic, and contract key performance indicators to measure effectiveness and guide continuous improvement efforts.
- Created management dashboards that focus attention on key areas for quality improvement and program evaluation, enabling more strategic decision-making.
- Provides specialized assistance with EPRP ad hoc and special analysis design and execution, demonstrating advanced expertise in complex analytical scenarios.