Empowering Healthcare Through Education
Betsy Hart, MS, ACSM-CEP, CCRP, CDCES, FAACVPR
Founder, Hart Forward Health | Clinical Educator | National Speaker
Betsy Hart is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare with over 25 years of clinical experience, including more than two decades advancing innovation in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Betsy is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Betsy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from Benedictine University.
Her certifications include:
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional (CCRP)
AACVPR Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
She has held multiple leadership roles, including:
Supervisor, MacNeal Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department
President, Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation (ISCHR)
Chair, Marketing & Communications, Illinois Society for Cardiopulmonary Health and Rehabilitation (ISCHR)
Chair, MARC Committee, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Course Director, AACVPR CCRP Virtual Prep Course
A sought-after national speaker, Betsy frequently presents for state and national conferences, where she shares her expertise in program development, team empowerment, and systems-level innovation in cardiopulmonary rehab.
As founder of Hart Forward Health, Betsy delivers workshops, customized seminars, and networking opportunities to help healthcare teams thrive in an ever-changing landscape.
At the HART of her work is a passion for promoting change - Making the uncomfortable comfortable - and inspiring healthcare professionals to lead boldly, grow confidently, and serve with purpose.
Comments from Attendees:
We apply something from Betsy’s talks at our center every single year. Amazing!!
Wonderful speaker / motivator
Very compassionate about CR
She is always a fabulous presenter!
Practical strategies to take home — thanks, Betsy!
I think I took away most from this session; it was an eye-opener for me. I’m on the right track with my program, but I still have a lot of room for improvement.
Excellent as always! Thank you for including practical, actionable tips and guidance!
Betsy was an excellent speaker! I only wish that she had more time to speak.
Great presentation and ideas
My favorite presentation of the conference
Best talk of the conference
The best talk I attended! Fantastic speaker!
Presenter was very engaging!