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Falissia Graggs

Columbus,OH

Summary

Healthcare Quality & Health Informatics professional with experience in Medicaid oversight, regulatory compliance, clinical quality improvement, and healthcare data analytics. Skilled in analyzing clinical and operational data, identifying performance trends, managing corrective actions, and translating findings into measurable process improvements. Advanced experience with Excel, Tableau, SQL, dashboard development, and cross-functional healthcare operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Systems Specialist

Ohio Department of Medicaid
Columbus, Ohio
03.2026 - Current
  • Monitored Managed Care Organization (MCO) compliance with state and federal Medicaid regulations, policies, and contractual requirements.
  • Analyzed healthcare program data, quality metrics, and performance indicators to identify trends and support program improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with managed care plans, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders to address operational issues and improve service delivery.
  • Monitored corrective action plans and tracked progress toward resolution of identified compliance and operational issues.
  • Supported program integrity efforts through data review, documentation analysis, and process improvement activities.
  • Served as a liaison between Medicaid managed care organizations, providers, and state agencies to facilitate communication and ensure program effectiveness.
  • Participated in cross-functional projects focused on improving healthcare quality, member outcomes, access to care, and operational efficiency.

Combat Medic

U.S. Air Force
12.2018 - Current

• Deliver emergency and routine patient care while maintaining compliance with military clinical, documentation, and patient-safety standards.

• Conduct patient assessments, clinical procedures, emergency response, and medical readiness evaluations while supporting healthcare quality assurance and protocol adherence.

• Lead medical readiness and Basic Life Support training and mentor personnel on clinical procedures, documentation, and patient safety.

Quality Improvement Specialist

Columbus Springs East
Columbus, OH
05.2025 - 03.2026
  • Led quality and performance improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and operational effectiveness.
  • Conducted clinical documentation and medical record audits to evaluate compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, regulatory, and organizational standards.
  • Analyzed incident reports, safety events, and quality data using Riskonnect and Tracers to identify trends, compliance gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
  • Developed dashboards and performance reports to monitor quality indicators and support data-driven decision-making by clinical and operational leadership.
  • Coordinated corrective actions, root cause analyses, regulatory readiness activities, and staff education to address performance deficiencies and strengthen patient safety and compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics

Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Master of Science - Health Informatics

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Process Improvement
  • Healthcare Compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • Performance Improvement
  • Regulatory Readiness
  • Clinical Documentation Review
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Dashboard Development
  • Patient Safety
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Project Coordination

Timeline

Health Systems Specialist

Ohio Department of Medicaid
03.2026 - Current

Quality Improvement Specialist

Columbus Springs East
05.2025 - 03.2026

Combat Medic

U.S. Air Force
12.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Franklin University

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Franklin University

Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics

Franklin University

Master of Science - Health Informatics

Northern Kentucky University