Jackie Risco

Jackie Risco is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in healthcare research and program management. Currently serving as the Director of Healthcare Programs and Director of Research & Advisory at The Health Management Academy since November 2018, Jackie specializes in conducting health services research and market analyses to provide strategic insights for leading health systems. Prior roles include Manager at Avalere Health, where product lifecycle management was a key focus, and various research positions at MACPAC and the National Academy of Social Insurance, contributing to projects on emergency department strategies and Medicare policy. Jackie Risco holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health Management and Policy and a Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida.