Janell Briscoe, MHA
Instructor, Health Administration & Health Policy
Education & Experience:
I hold a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from Washington University
in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics degree from Texas A&M University.
I have more than 30 years of experience in health care management, including roles
at Baylor Health Care System, Tenet Health Systems, Children’s Health and Cook Children’s.
My executive leadership spanned multiple health care settings, including general hospital
operations, physician practice operations and post-acute hospitals in for-profit,
not-for-profit and academic entities. Executive leadership during times of extreme
change allowed me to develop expertise in insurance/reimbursement and alternative
payments models beginning in the early 1990s. Rapid advancements in technology during
my career required me to lead several large-scale electronic health record implementations
and billing and collection transformations (Cerner, Athenahealth and Epic). As the
Dallas-Fort Worth population boomed, I planned and implemented many large-scale facility
expansion projects and partnered with physician executives to grow provider networks
to meet the health needs of one of the fastest-growing metropolises in the country.
I retired from health care operations in 2021 after serving five years as Chief Executive
Officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals of Fort Worth and City View.
Teaching Areas & Public Health Interests:
My administrative career focused on building synergy between clinicians and health
systems. I have a strong interest in the career development of emerging operational
and public health leaders interested in promoting increased communication and understanding
among stakeholders (patients, clinicians, insurance companies and government agencies),
with the ultimate goal being best utilization of resources to consistently improve
the health of the communities we serve. I believe health care leaders should be catalysts
in implementing positive change. Management of financial, physical and human resources
to improve public health is a noble career choice, and I look forward to mentoring
UNT Health students determined to create positive change in health care.
Professional Activities & Awards:
I am an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and previously
served on committees for the Children’s Hospital Association and the Medical Group
Management Association. I have significant experience in hospital accreditation (The
Joint Commission) as well as medical staff and governing board relations.