Jillian Harrington

Jillian Harrington, Ed.D., is a Lecturer in the School of Global Health Management and Informatics at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. With nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare administration and education, she previously served as Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Ana G. Méndez University and held roles as Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Official at a major academic medical center. Her expertise spans health policy, medical coding, and healthcare reimbursement systems.

Dr. Harrington's professional certifications include CCS, CCS-P, CPC, and others from leading healthcare organizations. Her teaching focuses on integrating real-world industry experience into classroom settings, supporting both on-campus and online learners. She has developed health sciences programs in the U.S. and authored works addressing HIPAA compliance, ICD-10 implementation, and workplace wellness program challenges in fire service organizations.

Her research explores regulatory affairs in healthcare, with recent studies investigating organizational barriers to wellness initiatives. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive certifications reflect industry recognition. She contributes to healthcare education through course development and professional coding certification preparation.