Summary
Matt Mccullough is a rural health and telehealth strategist with nine years of targeted experience improving financial, operational, and clinical outcomes for rural hospitals across Utah and the Northwest. As Rural Hospital Improvement Director at the Utah Hospital Association and Executive Director of the Rural 9 network, he leads peer cohort programs, revenue cycle optimization, and leadership development for 21 rural facilities including 13 CAHs. He previously directed statewide and regional telehealth initiatives—managing HRSA grants and FCC program work—to expand broadband-enabled care across seven states. Holding a PhD in Medical/Health Geography and a strong GIS/web-mapping background, he blends spatial analysis and data-driven decision-making to solve access and workforce challenges that are often invisible in traditional healthcare metrics. A frequent conference speaker and published researcher, he pairs academic rigor with hands-on IT, grant, and program operations experience, uniquely positioning him to translate geospatial insight into pragmatic rural health solutions.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
MNR, Master of Natural Resources, MNR, Master of Natural Resources at Utah State University
GIS Certificate, GIS, GIS Certificate, GIS at Penn State University
The University of Utah
French, French, French