Jillian Botkin, Mph Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, Ca, Us

Currently serving as the Deputy Project Manager and Policy Analysis Manager for the contract providing technical assistance to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Independent Dispute Resolution process established by the No Surprises Act.

For the federal No Surprises Act, I currently manage the Advanced Research and Policy Analysis team for the Independent Dispute Resolution Technical Assistance Contract (client: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).

For the federal No Surprises Act, I led the Policy Analysis Team to ensure current and planned technical assistance program operations for the Independent Dispute Resolution TA contract were compliant with federal legislation, federally-published guidance, and related state-level legislation.

Oakland, Ca

As a Senior Research Analyst, Ms. Botkin implements and manages healthcare measure development, monitoring, program evaluation, and data-sharing models for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and local public health departments. Ms. Botkin's roles upon promotion included: - Deputy Project Manager for the Healthcare Data Analytics and Statistical Products (HDASP) project (Client: AHRQ)- Data Center Task Lead for… Show more As a Senior Research Analyst, Ms. Botkin implements and manages healthcare measure development, monitoring, program evaluation, and data-sharing models for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and local public health departments. Ms. Botkin's roles upon promotion included: - Deputy Project Manager for the Healthcare Data Analytics and Statistical Products (HDASP) project (Client: AHRQ)- Data Center Task Lead for HDASP- Website Development Co-Task Lead for HDASP - Workshop and Conference Task Lead for HDASP- Program Manager for the Qualified Entity Certification Program (Client: CMS)- Qualitative Lead for Santa Clara County Tobacco-Free Communities Evaluation ServicesMs. Botkin's past roles include Project Manager, Phase 1 Lead, or Qualitative Lead for Projects such as the CMS-funded Medicare Advantage Monitoring Methods, CDC-funded PICH Evaluation for Santa Clara County Public Health Department, CA-state funded Evaluation of Tobacco-Free Communities for Santa Clara County Public Health Department and the California Childcare Study. Details on roles for specific projects can be found in the "Projects" section below. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

As a Research Analyst Ms. Botkin contributes to federal and local health policy evaluation and research projects. Specific activities include qualitative data analysis and data cleaning; interview protocol and survey development; interview conduction, summary, and synthesis; survey administration; program implementation; health plan monitoring and monitoring measure development; basic quantitative analysis; project and task management; proposal coordination and writing; report writing and… Show more As a Research Analyst Ms. Botkin contributes to federal and local health policy evaluation and research projects. Specific activities include qualitative data analysis and data cleaning; interview protocol and survey development; interview conduction, summary, and synthesis; survey administration; program implementation; health plan monitoring and monitoring measure development; basic quantitative analysis; project and task management; proposal coordination and writing; report writing and preparation, and project budget development and analysis. Her current and past projects include:- Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services' Qualified Entity Certification Program- Solano County Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) Evaluation- Santa Clara County PICH Evaluation- Development of Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plan Monitoring MethodsPlease see details of my role on each project in the "Accomplishments >> Projects" section below. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

- Conducted an epidemiological literature review of the effects of the food environment near schools on students’ body weight status.- Analyzed racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in data, evaluate study design strengths and limitations, and interpret study findings from all selected articles.- Prepared literature review findings, poster, and abstract for Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, March 2016.- Assisted with other projects as needed, including manuscript… Show more - Conducted an epidemiological literature review of the effects of the food environment near schools on students’ body weight status.- Analyzed racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in data, evaluate study design strengths and limitations, and interpret study findings from all selected articles.- Prepared literature review findings, poster, and abstract for Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, March 2016.- Assisted with other projects as needed, including manuscript submission, policy analysis, grant proposals, and IRB submissions Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Community Health Education emphasis, with a social justice and health equity lens. Coursework includes Epidemiology; Biostatistics; Public Health Policy; Community Health Assessment; Program Evaluation; Health Education Planning, Management, and Administration for Community Change; Environmental Health; Theories of Social an Behavioral Change; Applied Community Health Education Research; Program Evaluation Design & Research.From January 2015-July 2015, I participated in a community… Show more Community Health Education emphasis, with a social justice and health equity lens. Coursework includes Epidemiology; Biostatistics; Public Health Policy; Community Health Assessment; Program Evaluation; Health Education Planning, Management, and Administration for Community Change; Environmental Health; Theories of Social an Behavioral Change; Applied Community Health Education Research; Program Evaluation Design & Research.From January 2015-July 2015, I participated in a community health assessment exploring how art can be used as a vehicle for healing and community transformation in the communities living in San Francisco's public housing. Through this incredible work I:- Performed a literature review on the use of art as a healing mechanism within public housing communities.- Created interview protocols to be used for primary qualitative data collection; performed interviews with a diverse population including individuals living in public housing, local artists, and legislative stakeholders. - Transcribed, coded, and analyzed interview data; created recommendations to contribute to a community health assessment report. Show less

Oakland, Ca

- Performed primary data collection to support a comprehensive assessment of the way the current tax on sugar-sweetened beverages affects food purchases and diets of Berkeley residents.- Used the Data Collector application to collect information on the prices, labels, and nutritional content of sugar-sweetened beverages.

- Assessed patients' mental, physical, and emotional needs for assistance, and personal health goals. - Maintained working knowledge of local social and mental/behavioral/physical health services to refer appropriately.- Maintained working knowledge of local, state, and federal health insurance assistance programs to refer appropriately.- Created, edited and approved health education materials as needed for the Center, managed a 1000+ catalog of print, video, and web resources.-… Show more - Assessed patients' mental, physical, and emotional needs for assistance, and personal health goals. - Maintained working knowledge of local social and mental/behavioral/physical health services to refer appropriately.- Maintained working knowledge of local, state, and federal health insurance assistance programs to refer appropriately.- Created, edited and approved health education materials as needed for the Center, managed a 1000+ catalog of print, video, and web resources.- Performed community health outreach through screenings and education at community-based organization and company health fairs.- Advocated to pharmaceutical companies on behalf of patients with no insurance for drug coverage. - Recruited, trained, and managed 12 volunteers.- Provided current mental and physical educational materials to patients as needed. - Assisted with health education class coordination and leadership as needed. Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

- Planned, implemented, and evaluated culturally relevant, bilingual lesson plans for Spanish-speaking families focusing on diabetes and obesity prevention, carbohydrate counting, the plate method, blood sugar control, physical activity benefits. - Organized community focus groups and used data to drive direction of program.- Gathered health data using questionnaires and biofeedback to assess efficacy of program.- Recruited Spanish-speaking families with children at high risk for… Show more - Planned, implemented, and evaluated culturally relevant, bilingual lesson plans for Spanish-speaking families focusing on diabetes and obesity prevention, carbohydrate counting, the plate method, blood sugar control, physical activity benefits. - Organized community focus groups and used data to drive direction of program.- Gathered health data using questionnaires and biofeedback to assess efficacy of program.- Recruited Spanish-speaking families with children at high risk for obesity and diabetes from local clinics and research organizations.- Coordinated with local FoodBank to ensure healthy, safe snacks for all program participants, and to gather materials for healthy cooking demonstration each session.- Worked with youth and teens in program to develop public speaking skills, interpretation skills, health advocacy skills, and safe kitchen/food preparation skills.- Coordinated with other directors to ensure program maintains focus on physical activity, healthy eating, and quality family time. Show less

- Instructed patients of up to 7 physical therapists in proper exercise form and function as set in therapy goals.- Educated patients in proper injury/surgery care and prevention. - Assisted in instruction of Low Back Pain /Neck & Posture health education classes. - Managed and coordinate day-to-day patient care of clinic serving up to 100 patients per day.

- Assisted in creation of nutrition, diabetes, cooking, and self-esteem curricula for high school students.- Lead students in physical activities on and off campus.- Recruited students for program participation through outreach efforts.- Assisted with planning and implementation of first annual "Week Of Wellness"

Master Of Public Health (Mph), Community Health Education

Activities and Societies: Public Health Organization of Graduate Students, Archivist Coursework includes Epidemiology; Biostatistics.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biopsychology

Undergraduate research experience includes work as a research assistant in the Neuroscience Research Institute.