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Melissa Bosworth serves as Chair and Assistant Professor at the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, Regis University, teaching core courses including The Evolving Healthcare System I and II, The Politics of Health, Strategic Planning and Development in Health Systems, and Health Coaching.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Neurologic Music Therapy, Colorado State University
- Graduate Degree in Health Services Administration, Regis University
Her expertise spans health policy development, rural health sustainability, and equity-focused administration, with emphasis on creating scalable solutions for critical access hospitals and underserved populations. Her work integrates practical leadership in long-term care systems and dental access expansion across 20 states.
Professional Leadership:
- Founder of Vertical Strategies consultancy for health-focused nonprofits
- Executive Director of Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium (network of critical access hospitals)
Awards:
- Fellow, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health Leaders program
With ten years of experience administering long-term care services for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities and state-level policy creation, she bridges clinical background in music therapy with healthcare system innovation to advance rural health independence.
