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JALLAHOU SB SANDY

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Doctoral-trained healthcare leader with 9+ years of experience in healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and population health analytics across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial lines. Proven in leading high-performing teams, optimizing workflows, and translating policy into operational results. Expertise in Appeals & Grievances (A&G), value-based care, and data-driven performance improvement, with a strong ability to align clinical, operational, and data systems to drive organizational outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Regulatory Consumer Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
01.2015 - Current
  • Lead regulatory oversight for Appeals & Grievances (A&G) across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial lines
  • Led data-driven analysis of medical necessity determinations, improving decision consistency and reducing appeal overturn rates while strengthening regulatory compliance
  • Develop and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to Medical Directors, Compliance, and executive leadership
  • Serve as SME on regulatory interpretation, advising leadership on compliance risk and operational strategy
  • Manage regulatory audits including MCAS, CMS, and internal data validations
  • Improve reporting accuracy through data validation, trend analysis, and performance monitoring
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve workflows, turnaround times, and compliance outcomes
  • Managed reporting and coordination with vendors (Secure Transportation, Versant Health, DentaQuest)

Grant Writing & Data Intern

New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Supported grant development and data analysis for underserved populations
  • Contributed to statewide population health initiatives

Medical Claims Supervisor

UnitedHealthcare
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Led a high-performing team of up to 30 claims professionals
  • Improved KPIs including turnaround time, denial accuracy, and error rates
  • Delivered operational insights to internal and external stakeholders
  • Served as escalation lead for complex claims and compliance issues
  • Supported policy updates, training, and workflow improvements

Education

Master of Public Health -

New Mexico State University

Master of Health Administration - undefined

University of New Mexico

Doctor of Behavioral Health - Management

Arizona State University
01-2026

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance (CMS, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid)
  • Appeals & Grievances (A&G) Leadership
  • Healthcare Operations & Performance Improvement
  • Population Health & Value-Based Care
  • Data Analytics & Executive Reporting
  • Quality Improvement (PDSA, Lean)
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Policy Interpretation & Implementation
  • Beacon
  • Jasper
  • Business Objects
  • Excel
  • Healthcare Reporting Systems

Languages

French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Grant Writing & Data Intern

New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Healthcare
01.2020 - 01.2020

Regulatory Consumer Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
01.2015 - Current

Medical Claims Supervisor

UnitedHealthcare
01.2013 - 01.2015

Master of Health Administration - undefined

University of New Mexico

Doctor of Behavioral Health - Management

Arizona State University

Master of Public Health -

New Mexico State University