“I vividly remember my own Type 2 diagnosis. Due to an overburdened healthcare system, my provider had only moments to discuss it with me. I left with three prescriptions and a completely different outlook on how I wanted to provide chronic care for my patients.”

About

Hi, I’m Rich Rosendahl, FNP-C , Founder & Lead Practitioner, NextBeat Health

I am a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to redefining how we manage chronic health conditions. I founded this virtual practice with a singular goal: to provide accessible, proactive, and deeply personalized care for patients navigating type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and weight management. All of which I have also been treated for.

My Clinical Journey My background spans the full spectrum of patient care, from community settings to high-acuity critical care. During my time in the ICU, ER, Family medicine and Home health, I witnessed the profound physical and emotional toll of advanced chronic disease. Those extremes highlighted a fundamental truth: something has got to change. That insight directly shapes how I partner with you to protect and optimize your health today.

Why I Created NextBeat Health Throughout my career, I saw how the overburdened, traditional healthcare models often led to inadequate care for patients (including myself) with chronic conditions. Managing diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight benefits from time, consistency, and a strong partnership between patient and provider—things that are harder to achieve while resources are limited.

NextBeat Health was born out of the desire to change that. By utilizing a membership-based, virtual-only model, I am able to cut out the red tape and focus entirely on you. This model allows for unhurried appointments, consistent monitoring, and the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your own home.

My wife and I have four children, one dog and one cat. We enjoy travelling, spending time outdoors or binge watching our favorite Netflix shows. We are currently in the process of relocating to Albuquerque, the city that continues to call us.

Credentials & Education

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)

  • M.S.N: University of Southern California (USC)

  • Specialized Focus: Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia and Weight Management

  • Clinical background: ER, ICU, Home Health, and Family Medicine