Slice of Healthcare

Melissa Walters

Melissa Walters

Executive Director, Medical Staff Services & Professional Practice
Member, Credentialing & Licensing Committee

About Melissa Walters

Connect via:

linkedin

Melissa Walters is the Executive Director of Medical Staff Services & Professional Practice at Prisma Health, bringing over 30 years of expertise in credentialing, privileging, and medical staff governance. She is also a NAMSS Faculty member, national speaker, consultant, and expert witness specializing in credentialing operations and compliance.


A former President of the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS), Melissa is recognized for her leadership in centralizing credentialing departments, advancing operational efficiency, and promoting patient safety across healthcare systems.

Career Timeline

  1. Oct 2024 - Present - Executive Director, Medical Staff Services & Professional Practice at Prisma Health

  2. Aug 2024 - Present - Member, Credentialing & Licensing Committee at Slice of Healthcare

  3. Mar 2017 – Present - NAMSS Faculty at NAMSS - National Association Medical Staff Services