Melissa Butler

Melissa Butler is a seasoned healthcare professional currently serving as a Senior Strategy Consultant at Kootenai Health since June 2023. Previously, Melissa held various leadership roles at HCA Healthcare from November 2014 to June 2023, including Vice President of Business Development and Director of Business, Surgical/CV Specialist Physician Relations, focusing on enhancing hospital revenue and admissions. Melissa also served as Market Lead Physician & Provider Relations at HCA Gulf Coast Division and as Director of Business Development at Skilled Healthcare. Early career experiences include roles at Kindred Healthcare, Guardian Healthcare, and Summa Health. Melissa holds a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration from Western Governors University and an additional MBA in Medical Office Management from National American University-Austin, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and two Associate degrees in Medical Clinical Sciences.