Jacqueline Howard
MD, MBA, MPH
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About
Distinguished physician executive with extensive experience in healthcare leadership, occupational medicine, correctional healthcare, hospice care, and public health administration. Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, improving clinical operations, developing healthcare policy, and driving organizational growth. Recognized for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and compassionate patient-centered care across complex healthcare environments.
Demonstrated expertise in executive leadership, physician oversight, chronic disease management, mental health services, addiction medicine, and healthcare systems optimization. Adept at fostering collaborative partnerships while improving patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial stewardship.
Experience
Physician – Occupational Medicine Practice at Medical Business Industries (2026-02 – Present)
- Deliver occupational medicine services and clinical evaluations.
- Support workplace health initiatives and employee wellness programs.
- Provide patient-centered care focused on injury prevention and workforce wellness.
Medical Center Director / Clinical Compliance Physician at CSL Plasma (2025-12 – Present)
- Oversee clinical compliance, operational standards, and medical quality initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and patient safety protocols.
- Lead clinical teams in maintaining operational excellence and donor care standards.
Administrative Medical Director at Advanced Regenerative Medicine (2023-12 – 2026-01)
- Directed administrative operations and clinical oversight for regenerative medicine services.
- Supervised treatment protocols and ensured excellence in patient care delivery.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve clinical efficiency and patient experience.
Medical Director of Facility at Wellpath LLC (2022-06 – 2024-01)
- Led chronic care management, emergency triage, mental health treatment, and addiction therapy programs.
- Supervised nursing staff and advanced practice providers.
- Managed administrative and operational healthcare functions within correctional healthcare settings.
- Directed MAT addiction therapy and mental health triage services.
Chief Medical Officer at Oasys Preventive Health Services / JDH Medical Consulting (2018-04 – 2022-05)
- Founded and operated preventive healthcare and consulting practice.
- Developed organizational policies and clinical protocols.
- Monitored and managed patients with chronic health conditions.
- Directed multiple locum leadership assignments in hospice, primary care, and addiction medicine.
Medical Director at Mission Hospice
Selected Consulting Appointment
Chief Medical Officer at Divine Hospice
Selected Consulting Appointment
Primary Care Physician at Rocky Mountain VA Hospital
Selected Consulting Appointment
Physician at Magnolia Medical / Crossroads Treatment Centers
Selected Consulting Appointment
Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Washington State Department of Corrections (2016-04 – 2016-10)
- Managed a $116M healthcare budget supporting medical, dental, psychiatric, and mental health services for more than 16,000 incarcerated individuals.
- Led operational improvements, staffing retention initiatives, and clinical service oversight.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to improve healthcare delivery systems and patient outcomes.
Medical Director at El Paso County Sheriff's Department (2013-12 – 2014-04)
- Oversaw outpatient clinic operations, infirmary care, and detoxification services.
- Directed clinical quality improvement and patient care initiatives.
- Managed interdisciplinary healthcare operations in a correctional setting.
Chief of Service, Division of Nuclear Medicine at Wilmington VA Medical Center (2009-02 – 2013-05)
- Directed nuclear medicine imaging services and diagnostic protocol development.
- Implemented enhanced imaging standards and process improvements.
- Supervised inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services.
Education
Master of Public Health in Health Equity – Boston University (2026)
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management – Colorado Technical University (2018)
Doctor of Medicine – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1995)
Bachelor of Science in Biology – Lyon College (1989)