Jeanne Cress
Vice President-Program Intregrity

Ms. Jeanne Cress began her healthcare career over 35 years ago as a student in medical claims processing.  She became a staff and charge nurse in several medical departments such as a medical/surgical unit, pediatric unit, intensive care unit, and a skilled pulmonary unit.   In addition to Ms. Cress’ valuable practical medical experience, she also has served on several public health campaigns to promote healthier children and mothers as the Program Coordinator.  Ms. Cress has extensive experience in program integrity relating to health delivery systems.  Using her extensive medical managerial background, Ms. Cress moved into Project Management for public and private companies and federal departments.

Ms. Cress’ healthcare background and extensive project management experience has led her to the position of Vice President of Program Integrity at HMS.  She insures quality assurance and strategic direction of projects by overseeing project managers and manages the Columbia, Maryland HMS office.

EDUCATION

Master of Science
University of Cincinnati
Health Planning and Administration

Bachelor of Science
Marshall University
Nursing

Associate of Science
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Nursing

EXPERIENCE

Senior Team Lead for Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Booz Allen Hamilton

Director of the Office of Quality and Program Integrity
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Program Manager
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Coordinator,
Reportable Diseases
Division of Research and Evaluation

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Project
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Staff Nurse on Skilled Pulmonary Unit
Thomas Memorial Hospital

Director of Pediatric Program and Division of Pediatric Services
Bureau of Public Health
Office of Maternal/ Child Health

Administrative Assistant, Pediatric Program
Project Director, Pediatric Program

Consultant for Health, Mental Health, Nutrition and Dental Components of Head Start Programs
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families

Community Health Nurse
Bureau for Nursing Services

Staff and Charge Nurse in ICU
Huntington Hospital

Staff and Charge Nurse in Medical/ Surgical Unit
Kanawha Valley Hospital