VNA Homecare names Cheryl Manna COO

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VNA Homecare announced it has promoted Cheryl Manna to chief operating officer (COO).

In her new role, Manna will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the Syracuse–based home health-care agency, which has more than 2,000 patients.

“…Manna will play a key role in positioning VNA Homecare for continued marketplace success,” Kate Rolf, president and CEO of VNA Homecare, said in a news release. “She brings a diverse set of leadership skills, extensive operations expertise, and a successful track record that we will leverage across the system.”

Most recently, Manna was director of managed care operations for VNA Homecare Options, LLC, which is VNA Homecare’s managed long-term care program. She was responsible for the operations of the plan, including the provider network, member services, transportation, billing, and claims, the release stated.

Manna joined VNA Homecare in 2013, bringing 26 years of home health-care experience to the organization. She is a graduate of SUNYIT.

VNA Homecare has 500 total employees, including 480 in Central New York, according to CNYBJ Research. The organization expected to generate $32 million in revenue in 2014.