Melissa Stroud, J.D., Ph.D.
Euless,TX
Summary
Lawyer and doctorate-level public health policy researcher with a unique background in examining complex legal issues, conducting policy analysis and evaluating and implementing programs and processes related to public policy. Proven ability to readily adapt to meet demands in both the public health and legal fields though applying a niche set of knowledge and skills across a diverse range of work environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Law Attorney
Solo Practitioner
06.2023 - Current
- Review of physician-related agreements to convey and reduce potential legal risks for clients through identification of ambiguous or problematic clauses in contracts.
- Identify key contract issues to provide concise summaries recommendations to improve the negotiation outcomes for clients.
- Draft complex agreements for clients in the health service field to allow clients to implement changes, streamline transition-related issues, while protecting their interests throughout the process.
- Ensure physician-related agreements adhere to federal laws, including the Stark and the Anti-Kickback Statute, and comply with requirements mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Vice President of Legal, Policy and Finance
NAV Accounting Solutions, LLC
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Drafted and reviewed company agreements and privacy statements.
- Researched ongoing policy changes at the federal, state and local level to maintain an accurate and timely tax rate model
- Conducted internal testing to ensure accuracy of tax rate policy within a cloud-based, enterprise resource planning software system.
- Organization and management of a complex financial and billing process.
- Communicated with partners, vendors and customers regarding policy, pricing and accounting.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Health Law
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained adjunct assistant professor status in the School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior & Health Systems.
- Delivered lectures and facilitated student engagement by utilizing multimedia resources to ensure an interactive online learning environment.
Assistant Professor in Public Health Sciences
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted research on critical public health and health services topics, such as health information technology, health disparities, and methods for cost-effectively improving patient care.
- Managed interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues and community stakeholders that resulted in grant-funded research projects.
- Principal Investigator on a Medicaid 1115 Waiver that sought to implement a telehealth monitoring program to more effectively manage the multiple health conditions of chronically ill Medicaid patients.
- Developed and taught Master-level courses in the Health Management and Policy Department to guide students in developing a deeper understanding of policy's multifaceted impact on health.
- Mentored and guided students experiencing academic and personal troubles in an academic advisor role.
Research Associate
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Analyzed, merged and coded large datasets to evaluate statistical and cost-effective models.
- Interpreted research findings in a legal and historical context and drafted manuscripts reporting which aspects of the laws most improved public safety, as Co-Investigator on a grant from the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation.
- Developed a Community Health Worker Manual to empower individuals to better serve the public health needs of their communities.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health Sciences
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX05.2013
J.D. - Juris Doctor
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
Fort Worth, TX05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Biology, English
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2006
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Public health and legal research
- Program design, implementation and evaluation
- Academic and legal writer
- Ability to succeed in both remote and in-person work environments
- Collaborate with a diverse body of key stakeholders
Public Health Grants
13898-0111.1.8 (Stroud-Winborn, PI) 2013–2014
Medicaid 1115 Waiver – Texas Health Care Transformation and Quality Improvement Program (Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Project)
Managing Chronically Ill Medicaid Patients Using Interventional Telehealth
(Total=$3,493,112)
The main goal of this project is to implement a telehealth monitoring program to more effectively manage the multiple health conditions of chronically ill Medicaid patients. The project is designed to improve access to needed health care services, quality of life, and functional independence.
RS7010 (Villareal, PI; Carlson, Co-I [UNTHSC PI]; Stroud-Winborn, UNTHSC Co-I) 2014
Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas
Evaluation of University Health System Secondary Prevention Services: A Su Salud Breast Health Program
(Total=$90,000)
RS7009 (Villareal, PI; Carlson, Co-I [UNTHSC PI]; Stroud-Winborn, UNTHSC Co-I) 2012–2014
Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas
Evaluation of University Health System Secondary Prevention Services: A Su Salud Cervical Cancer Screening Program
(Total=$75,000)
69663 (Wilson, PI; Stroud-Winborn, Co-I) 2011–2013
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Public Health Law Research: Making the Case for Laws That Improve Health
(Total=$147,780)
The main goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of current distracted driving laws for the purpose of determining which policies are the most successful at improving overall road safety.
Timeline
Healthcare Law Attorney
Solo Practitioner
06.2023 - Current
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Health Law
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
09.2017 - 01.2020
Vice President of Legal, Policy and Finance
NAV Accounting Solutions, LLC
01.2017 - 06.2023
Assistant Professor in Public Health Sciences
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
06.2013 - 01.2015
Research Associate
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
08.2010 - 05.2013
Ph.D. - Public Health Sciences
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
J.D. - Juris Doctor
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Biology, English
University of Texas At Austin
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