Rachel Ellison

Rachel Ellison is an Assistant Professor at the Myers School of Nursing within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She serves as the Program Director for the Health Services Administration Program and as Graduate Coordinator, contributing to academic leadership and student development.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Health & Human Services, Capella University, 2013
• M.S.M. in Management (Health Care Management), Kaplan University, 2009
• B.S. in Health Care Systems Administration, Ferris State University, 2007

Her research focuses on health policy management, accessible health care, social determinants of health, and population health. She has expertise in healthcare leadership, healthcare finance, and innovative educational practices in health administration. Her work aims to improve health systems through policy analysis and equitable service delivery.

The recent publications highlight her contributions to health policy education through case-based learning, emphasizing policy development, patient protection regulations, and practical management frameworks. These works reflect a strong commitment to applied learning and real-world policy challenges in healthcare.

Scientific Awards:

• Piccione Teaching Excellence Award, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, 2021
• Emerging Scholar Award, Thirteenth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Granada, Spain, July 2018

Rachel Ellison is actively involved in curriculum development and student mentorship, teaching key courses such as HSA 409: Capstone Seminar, HSA 410: Management in Healthcare, and HSA 411: Economics for Healthcare Managers. She advises graduate students and leads programmatic initiatives in health services administration. While specific grant details are not mentioned, her scholarly output and leadership suggest active engagement in academic and professional development. She maintains an open-door policy via appointment-based office hours and is accessible through her university email.