Gail L Bullard

Gail L Bullard serves as Professor and Master of Healthcare Administration Program Coordinator in the Health Administration and Health Information Department at Ferris State University's College of Health Professions. She concurrently directs the Central Michigan Recovery and Education Network (CMREN), an HRSA-funded grant project addressing opioid recovery in Mecosta, Osceola, and Newaygo counties since 2020.

Education:

• DHEd, A. T. Still University, Health Education
• MSA, Central Michigan University, Health Sciences Administration
• BS, Central Michigan University, Community Development - Healthcare
• Diploma of Nursing, Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing

Dr. Bullard's research integrates healthcare administration, nursing practice, and rural health systems with specialized focus on opioid epidemic response. Her work bridges Lean methodology in healthcare process improvement, poverty-healthcare interfaces through Bridges frameworks, and innovative pedagogical approaches for healthcare management education. Current initiatives emphasize coalition-building for rural substance use disorder treatment and recovery infrastructure.

Recent publications analyze pandemic-era adaptations in healthcare administration education, transparency frameworks for assignment design, and rubric efficacy in learning assessment. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on practical educational tools that enhance experiential learning and professional competency development in healthcare management.

Professional Certifications:

• Lean Black Belt in Healthcare
• Certified Bridges Out of Poverty Trainer
• Certified Bridges to Health and Healthcare Trainer

As MHA Program Coordinator, Dr. Bullard oversees curriculum development and student training while directing the $1.2M HRSA-Rural Communities Opioid Recovery grant. She actively advises community coalitions including the Mecosta-Osceola Families Against Narcotics Chapter and Hope Not Handcuffs Program, translating academic expertise into community-level interventions for substance use disorders. Her leadership extends to statewide policy initiatives through Michigan Center for Rural Health summits and SAMHSA partnerships.

Dr. Bullard directs the Central Michigan Recovery and Education Network coalition comprising healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community organizations across three rural counties. This initiative implements evidence-based practices for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery while developing cross-sector referral pathways and workforce development programs tailored to rural healthcare infrastructure limitations.