Syllabus
HPA 101 Penn State Altoona
Spring Semester 2006
Faculty Information
Instructor
David J. Duncan, PhD, FACHE
E-mail
Please use ANGEL for all email
Course Information
Credits
3
Course
101
Section
001
Location
138 Hawthorn, Penn State
Altoona
Meeting Times
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Tuesday
Homepage
http://www.aa.psu.edu/div/be/
Required Text
Delivering Health Care in America, by Shi and Singh, Third Edition, Aspen Publications,
Copyright 2004.
Course Description
Method of Instruction The method of instruction will be diversified and may include lectures, class
discussion, class assignments, exams, guest speakers, films, projects, readings from the text,
readings from other sources, and other activities that will help achieve the goal of the course.
Student Responsibilities Each student will be responsible for attending class, participating in
class, reading the textbook, completing all assignments, taking all exams, completing all outside
readings, being motivated to learn, posing questions related to the class, approaching the
instructor with class-related issues, completing a course evaluation [SRTE], and otherwise doing
those things that are conducive to achieving the objectives of the course.
Instructor Responsibilities The instructor will be responsible for setting course goals, establishing
course content, determining the text and other readings, establishing the pace of the class,
making assignments, giving examinations, encouraging participation in class, stimulating thinking,
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grading all assignments, motivating students to learn, and other activities conducive to achieving
the objectives of the course. The instructor will be available both before and after class for course
related discussion.
Class Activities There are five class activities in the course:
1. Homework
2. Attendance
3. Weekly Article
4. Presentation
5. Final Exam
Each of these activities is managed entirely within ANGEL. Each activity will "become available"
and then "go away" in ANGEL at a preset time during the semester. The five class activities are
located in the "Lessons" tab of ANGEL.
Directions for each class activity are available in the initial Lesson. All work required for each
class activity is submitted by the student in ANGEL during the availability period. All assignments
must be submitted on time, i.e. before the start of class the day before class.
In order to maintain internal equity within the class, late assignments will not be permitted
or accepted for any reason. Once the weekly Lesson goes away in ANGEL, it will not be
reopened for any reason.
Course Objectives
The objective of HPA 101 is to provide a structured environment in which students can both
achieve and demonstrate an understanding of the social, political, economic, historic, and
scientific factors involved in the development, organization, and delivery of medical services in
the United States.
Class Schedule
Class meets each Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
Course Requirements
Penn State University Policy 42-23 concerning credit distribution [as stated on pages 36-37 of
Penn State's Policies and Rules for Students: 1996-97, http://www.ed.psu.edu/outreach/time.htm]
stipulates that "a total of at least forty (40) hours of work planned and arranged by the University
faculty is required to gain 1 credit." The following information clarifies this Penn State University
expectation for the purposes of this course:
1. There are 120 total hours of work [40 hours X 3 credits = 120 hours of work per
semester] for a three credit course.
2. These 120 hours divided by 15 classes [or weeks] in the semester equal 8 hours of work
per week per three credit course.
3. These 8 hours of work are consumed by 2.5 hours of "inside" class work as stipulated
below:
1. One 150 minute class (150/60=2.5 hours), or
2. Two 75 minute classes (75X2=150/60=2.5 hours), or
3. Three 50 minute classes (50X3=150/60=2.5 hours) per week.
4. Which leaves 5.5 hours of work "outside" class work per week.
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Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Grading Policy
Earning Points The following information provides the number of points each student can earn by
each Class Activity [please refer to the Class Activity section within the Course Description
section above]:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Homework: [total possible points: 30]
Attendance: [total possible points: 15]
Weekly Article: [total possible points: 15]
Presentation: [total possible points: 15]
Final Exam: [total possible points: 25]
The total of all possible points that a student can earn for the entire semester is 100 points.
ANGEL provides real time access to the number of points each student actually earns. Each
student is encouraged to check the accuracy of earned points frequently during the semester.
Any discrepancy should be brought to the attention of the instructor immediately.
Letter Grade At the end of the semester, ANGEL provides the Instructor with a total of all points
earned for each student. The instructor will populate a class "normal curve" with the individual
"points earned" totals. The Instructor will then assign a letter grade to each student's points
earned total according to the distribution revealed by the normal curve. This method of assigning
the final letter grade takes into account the individual work of each student compared to the
overall performance of the entire class. This "curving" method of assigning the Final Letter Grade
is deemed to be both appropriate and fair to ensure internal classroom equity and external
academic rigor.
It should be noted that the assignment of a letter grade is entirely the responsibility of the
Instructor. The Instructor takes the points earned by a student directly from ANGEL and, after
using the curving technique described above, assigns a letter grade. The following information is
an example of how the Letter Grade has been assigned in previous classes:
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100=A
98-99=A95-97=B+
91-94=B
86-90=B80-85=C+
73-79=C
65-72=D
0-64=F
In order to maintain internal equity within the class, late assignments will not be permitted
or accepted for any reason. Once the weekly Lesson goes away in ANGEL, it will not be
reopened for any reason.
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Attendance Policy
Each student is expected to attend each class.
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner.
Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at Penn State, and all
members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle.
Consistent with this expectation, the University's Code of Conduct states that all students should
act with personal integrity, respect others students' dignity, rights and property, and help create
and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts.
Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification,
misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles
of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others. [49-20,
Academic Integrity, The University Faculty Senate Policies for Students,
http://www.psu.edu/advising/integrit.htm]
Examination Policy
The final exam will be composed of 25 True/False questions. The final exam will be administered
within ANGEL during Final Exam Week. Additional information regarding the final exam will be
provided in class.
In order to maintain internal equity within the class, late assignments will not be permitted
or accepted for any reason. Once the weekly Lesson goes away in ANGEL, it will not be
reopened for any reason.
Additional Information
The following information is presented for those who wish to know what qualifies this instructor to
teach this course:
Resume of David J. Duncan, PhD, FACHE
Work Experience
2004-Now
2004-Now
2002-Now
1999-Now
1996-Now
1996-Now
Senior Vice President/CIO, Altoona Regional Health System
Responsibilities: provide leadership and decision-making for all information technology services [IT, IS,
PACS, CPOE, EMR, PDA, WiFi, Telephony, Outsourcing, etc] and Altoona Family Practice medical
residency program, as well as facilitate the entire master facility planning process and the integration of all
behavioral health services across the corporation.
Managing Partner, Lexington Mall Partners, LLP
Responsibilities: provide leadership and decision-making for the transformation of the Station Mall in
Downtown Altoona into the Station Medical Center, an 18 million dollar business development project that
includes physician investors.
Secretary/Treasurer, Altoona Hospital Foundation for Life
Responsibilities: participate in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary and
treasurer for the fund raising and fund allocation activities of this company.
Secretary/Treasurer, Partnership for a Healthy Community
Responsibilities: participate in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary and
treasurer while providing strategic direction for the grant money used for the medical clinic and dental clinic
activities of this company.
Secretary/Treasurer, Lexington Holdings, Inc.
Responsibilities: participate in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary and
treasurer while providing leadership and decision-making for the subsidiaries that comprise this company.
Secretary/Treasurer, Lexington Four, Inc.
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1993-2003
1992-2004
1988-1992
1987-Now
1984-Now
1984-Now
1984-1988
1983-1984
1980-1983
1978-1980
1974-1978
1972-1974
1970-1972
1969-1970
1963-1969
Responsibilities: participate in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary and
treasurer for the numerous physician practices that comprise this company.
Secretary/Treasurer, Lexington Three, Inc.
Responsibilities: participated in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary
and treasurer for this company when it was providing skilled, intermediate, and personal care to discharged
patients of Altoona Hospital. This company is no longer in business.
Senior Vice-President, Operations, Altoona Hospital
Responsibilities: provided leadership for departments of the hospital, e.g. Nursing, Radiology, OR,
Emergency Room, Physical Medicine, Behavioral Health, Environment of Care, Human Resources, Altoona
Family Physicians, as well as other areas; assisted with strategic planning and the development and
implementation of cardiothoracic services and level two trauma services; acted as lead facilitator for the
entire quality initiative, Continuous Process Improvement [CPI].
Vice-President, Corporate Services, Altoona Hospital
Responsibilities: provided leadership for all planning [strategic and tactical], marketing, and corporate
services as they developed for the newly formed Central Pennsylvania Health Services Corporation
[CPHSC].
Secretary/Treasurer, Lexington Two, Inc.
Responsibilities: participate in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary and
treasurer of this durable medical equipment company.
Secretary/Treasurer, Lexington One, Inc.
Responsibilities: participate in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary and
treasurer for this real estate holding company.
Secretary/Treasurer, Central PA Ancillary Health Care, Inc.
Responsibilities: participate in all Board meetings and carry out the legal responsibilities of the secretary and
treasurer of this holding company.
Vice-President, Planning and Marketing, Altoona Hospital
Responsibilities: provided leadership for all hospital strategic planning, operational planning, marketing, and
physician recruitment.
Assistant Administrator, Planning, Altoona Hospital
Responsibilities: provided leadership for the creation and implementation of a strategic planning process for
Altoona Hospital while maintaining line authority for all functions of the Department of Human Resources as
described below.
Director of Human Resources, Altoona Hospital
Responsibilities: provided leadership and decision-making for all aspects of human resources management:
HR Planning, EEOC Compliance, Employee Recruitment and Retention, HR Development, Compensation
and Benefits, Health/Safety/Security Compliance, and Labor/Management Relations for all 1500 employees
of Altoona Hospital.
Assistant Administrator, Geisinger Medical Center
Responsibilities: provided leadership and decision-making for numerous departments while on the
Administrative Team of Geisinger Medical Center.
Research Assistant, Governmental Affairs, Penn State University
Responsibilities: provided research and lobbying support for the Department of Governmental Affairs while
pursuing a doctorate at Penn State University, including meetings in Old Main and trips to Harrisburg.
Case Worker, Social Services, Altoona Hospital
Responsibilities: carried out the duties of a geriatric, medical caseworker in the Department of Social
Services at Altoona Hospital including all aspects of discharge planning and post hospital care.
Medical Laboratory Technician, U S Army, BAMC, FSHT
Responsibilities: performed autopsies as a 92B20 med lab tech, specifically brain removal, at Brooke Army
Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Honorable Discharge, 635-20.
Teaching Assistant, Duquesne University
Responsibilities: assisted with classes in the Philosophy Department by giving lectures [primarily Logic],
proctoring and correcting exams, and counseling students.
Summer Jobs, City of Altoona, Altoona Hospital
Responsibilities: worked as an apprentice slinger on a city garbage truck, laborer for the water Department;
laundry worker, maintenance worker, dietary worker, and pharmacy worker at Altoona Hospital.
Formal Education
1975-Now
1975-1979
1973-1975
1970-1971
1969-1970
Continuing Education, American College of Healthcare Executives [ACHE]
Membership in ACHE requires continuing professional education provided by ACHE and other
organizations. The status of Fellow requires earning additional educational credit units annually.
Ph.D. Degree, Complex Systems, Health Policy Administration, Penn State
Pursued a Plan of Study for the doctorate that emphasized the theory of general living systems as applied to
complex organizations such as health services organizations, while receiving full Fellowship financial
support from Penn State.
MPA Degree, Health Services, Department of Public Administration, PSU
Emphasis in the Masters program was on systems theory and its application to complex healthcare
organizations, specifically in Blair County, PA.
MLT Certification, Medical Lab Tech, U S Army, BAMC, FSHT, San Antonio
After basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, medical lab tech training took place at Brooke Army Medical Center that
led to MLT certification in the Army medical system.
MA Studies, Existential Phenomenology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
Duquesne University provided a full scholarship to pursue a Masters in Philosophy, specifically in the field of
existential phenomenology.
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1967-1969
1965-1967
1962-1965
BA Degree, Philosophy/Classics, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Philosophy and a minor in the Classics, Latin and Greek.
AA Degree, Latin and Greek, St. Mary's University, Baltimore, MD
Received an Associate of Arts degree after the first two years of a four-year academic program leading to a
Bachelors degree in Philosophy and the Classics.
High School Diploma, St. Charles College, Baltimore, MD
Received a High School diploma from St. Charles College, with an emphasis on academics in preparation
for continuation at St. Mary’s University.
Professional Affiliations
1990-Now
1980-Now
1978-Now
1978-Now
1975-Now
1975-Now
Institute of Noetic Sciences, Member
Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania, Member
American Hospital Association, Member
Hospital Association of Pennsylvania, Member
American College of Healthcare Executives, Member
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Member for Life
Community Affiliations
2000-Now
1996-2002
1994-2001
1993-Now
1992-2001
1990-2002
1990-1999
1989-1993
1989-1992
1985-2001
1985-1993
1984-2003
1983-2003
1983-1987
1983-1987
1981-Now
1980-Now
1980-2001
1980-Now
Sister Cities Committee, City of Altoona, USA/City of St. Polten, Austria, Member
Pennsylvania Economy League, Board Member, State Board Member
Leadership Blair County, Steering Committee Member
Peterson Society, Penn State University, Life Member
Rails-To-Trails, Blair County Chapter, Member
American Cancer Society, Member, Board Member
Altoona Hospital Credit Union, Member, Board Member
College of Health/Human Development, Alumni Board, PSU, Board Member
Boy Scouts of America, Penn’s Woods Council, Sustaining Member
Blair County Chronic Pain Association, Board Member
Altoona Family YMCA, Athletic Member, Board Member
Railroader's Memorial Museum, Life Member, Board Member
Blair County Historical Society, Life Member, Board Member
Altoona Area School District, Board Member
Altoona Area Vo-Tech School, Board Member
Rotary Club of Altoona, Member, Board Member
Penn State Alumni Association, Life Member
United Way of Blair County, Member, Committee Member
Blair County Chamber of Commerce, Member, Board Member
Servant Leadership
2002-Now
2002-2004
2001-2003
2000-2002
1999-2003
1998-2001
1998-2000
1995-2001
1993-1994
Chairperson, Sister Cities Committee, City of Altoona
Altoona is affiliated with St. Polten, Austria and the Chair of the committee provides leadership for the
entire program, including the activities of exchange visits of professionals and students.
President, Blair County Chamber of Commerce
The President of the Board provided leadership for all Board functions including committees and the
strategic planning process, including strategic visioning and subsequent operational planning.
Treasurer, Railroader's Memorial Museum
Fulfilled the legal responsibilities of the Board Treasurer while guiding this not-for-profit museum back to
fiscal solvency and renewed focus on values, vision, and mission.
Transition Chairperson, Peterson Society, Penn State University
As the Society was transitioning leadership, the Chair provided both strategic planning and leadership as
was deemed appropriate for this group in support of the Alumni Board of the College of Health and Human
Development.
President, Blair County Historical Society
The President of the Society presided at all meetings and generally took responsibility for all Society
functions and affairs including a 1.4 million dollar restoration project.
Chairperson, Leadership Blair County
The Chairperson provided leadership for all activities of the Leadership Blair County program within the
Chamber committee structure including a new curriculum and innovative class sessions.
State Board Member, Pennsylvania Economy League
Elected by fellow Board members of the Central PA Economy League to represent the local PEL
organization at the State Board level of decision-making.
Appointed Member, CEO Council, Penn State Altoona
Appointed by the Dean of the Altoona College of Penn State to serve on the CEO Council and provide
feedback to the College as it developed majors and maintained its relevance to the community.
President, Rotary Club of Altoona
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1990-2002
1990-1999
1989-1990
1983-1987
1983-1987
Served the Rotary Club as President with leadership and decision-making responsibilities for the 165
member Rotary Club of Altoona; implemented meeting best practices that are still used today; received
Rotary International recognition for effective Club leadership.
Chairperson, Daffodil Days, American Cancer Society
Served as Chairperson with direct responsibility for the entire Daffodil Days campaign in Blair County.
Raised more money than budgeted each year and beat last year’s total dollars raised each consecutive
year.
Vice President, Altoona Hospital Credit Union
Elected Vice President by fellow members to serve the interest of the shareholders of the Credit Union.
Implemented standard business practices and assured the viability of the Credit Union itself.
Campaign Chair, Boy Scouts of America, Penn’s Woods
Took direct responsibility for the annual fund raising campaign in the Penn’s Woods Council while raising
more money than the budget called for and more than was raised in any previous year.
Vice-Chair, Altoona Area School District
Elected by fellow School Board members to be Vice Chair in first year of elected term on the School Board.
Chairperson, Altoona Area Vo-Tech School
Elected Chairperson by fellow Board members in first year of elected term on the Vo-Tech School Board.
Distinctions/Honors
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1997
1996
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1988
1987
1975
1971
1970
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1967
Computer Success Story Recognition, Visio Smart Pages, Visio Corp.
This recognition is provided to a professional who has demonstrated creative and cost-effective use of the
Visio computer program, a computer graphics and charting program.
Excellence in Teaching Award, Student Government Association, PSU
This honor was given to the instructor at Penn State Altoona who demonstrated continued excellence in
teaching as evidenced by student evaluation.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
This is the highest distinction that can be bestowed upon a Rotarian in recognition of commitment to “service
above self” and the Rotary “four way test”.
Committee Person of the Year Award, Blair County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber honors one person each year who has demonstrated excellence in committee work in pursuit
of the mission of the Chamber.
Senator, Faculty Senate, Penn State, Altoona Campus
Elected by peers to represent them on the Faculty Senate at Penn State Altoona as it considered issues of
importance to faculty.
Fellow Status, American College of Healthcare Executives
Fellow Status is the highest distinction bestowed upon members of ACHE after completion of required
continuing education and a Fellowship Thesis.
Touchstone Award, American Hospital Association
This award was given for demonstrated high achievement in the area of marketing of hospital services. This
specific Touchstone was in recognition of the Service Line campaigns carried out by Altoona Hospital.
Achievement Award, Academy for Health Services Marketing
This award was in recognition of several multimedia marketing campaigns carried out at Altoona Hospital in
an effort to grow market share and secure top of mind awareness of hospital services.
Touchstone Award, American Hospital Association
This award was given for demonstrated high achievement in the area of marketing of hospital services. This
specific Touchstone was in recognition of the Historical marketing campaign carried out by Altoona Hospital.
Innovators Award, ACHE Congress on Administration
This distinction was earned by submitting a creative project to the American College of Healthcare
Executives that was subsequently selected to display to the general membership at the Annual Congress on
Administration.
Academic Fellowship, Penn State University.
Penn State provided a full financial Fellowship to earn a PhD in complex living systems while working as a
researcher and lobbyist in the Department of Governmental Affairs.
Class Commander, Med Lab Tech School, US Army, BAMC, FSH,
Selected to take command of the entire class in all Army activities during training as med lab techs at
Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston.
Outstanding Recruit, Basic Training, US Army, Fort Dix, NJ
Received the distinction of being named by drill instructors as the most physically fit and most likely to take
command after basic training.
Academic Assistantship, Duquesne University
Duquesne University provided a full academic Assistantship to earn a Masters degree in existential
phenomenology in the Department of Philosophy.
Team Captain, St. Mary’s University
Selected to represent the University as all sport Team Captain and participate in inter-collegiate all-star
competition in all sports.
Presentations/Grants
2004
Authored and Received Grant
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Authored and Received a Grant for $460,000 from the Commonwealth of PA for the planning and
construction of a Health Walk at Station Medical Center in Altoona that connects to a full health circuit
through downtown Altoona.
Authored and Received Grant
Authored and Received a Grant for $1.9 million over a four-year period from the Commonwealth of PA for
Healthy Community services provided by Altoona Hospital.
Authored and Received Grant
Authored and Received a Grant for $1.4 million from the Commonwealth of PA for restoration of both the
interior and exterior of Baker Mansion, the home of the Blair County Historical Society.
Invited Presenter, Annual Symposium
Selected to present a session on strategic planning at the Strategic Planning in Hospitals Conference,
Annual Symposium for Health Care Marketing, Washington, DC
Invited Panelist, VHA TV Broadcast
Selected to be among five VHA marketing professionals to present examples of hospital marketing
campaigns on a nationally broadcast, interactive presentation produced in Dallas, TX.
Invited Presenter, Beijing, China
Selected by the American Hospital Association to present a paper at the United States/China Conference on
Managing Hospitals in the 90’s, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; including a three-week tour of South
East Asia to observe medical services.
Invited Presenter, Innovators Session
Selected by the American College of Healthcare Executives to present a display of a creative strategic
management system at the Innovators Session, Annual Congress on Administration, American College of
Healthcare Executives, Chicago, IL
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1998
1989
1988
1987
1986
Teaching Experience
2003-Now
1998-2003
1980-Now
1976-Now
Part-Time Facilitator, University of Phoenix, Online
DHA 711 Administration of Complex Health Care Systems
DHA 714 Health Care Marketing
HCS 402 Introduction to Health Care in the United States
Part-Time Instructor, Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA
MBA 521 Perspectives of Healthcare Administration
MBA 522 Healthcare Marketing
MBA 523 Health Policy and Strategic Planning
Part-Time Instructor, Penn State, Altoona, PA
HPA 101 Introduction to Health Services in the United States
HPA 332 Health Systems Management
HPA 455 Strategic Planning and Marketing
MGMT 100 Introduction to Management
MGMT 220 Human Resources Management
Part-Time Instructor, Penn State, University Park, PA
BA 100 Introduction to Business Administration
HPA 101 Introduction to Health Services in the United States
HPA 332 Health Systems Management
HPA 433 Administration of Hospital and Health Service Systems
HPA 460 Human Resources Management in Health Services Organizations
Publications/Research
2005
2005
2004
2003
2001
1998
1995
1994
1990
1989
1986
“Shake it up”, Opinion Letter, Modern Healthcare, Chicago, IL, June 20, 2005, page 22.
“Practitioner Application”, Journal of Healthcare Management, American College
Of Healthcare Executives, Volume 50, Number 1, January/February 2005.
“Time Poverty”, Blair County Chamber of Commerce Magazine, an insert in
The Altoona Mirror, April 13, 2004.
“In Search of a Theme”, Blair County Chamber of Commerce Magazine, an insert
in The Altoona Mirror, September 9, 2003.
“One Page Strategic Planning”, Unpublished Research Manuscript, Central
Pennsylvania Health Services Corporation, Altoona PA.
“Systegics: Using Systems Thinking to Accomplish Strategic Management”,
Unpublished Research Manuscript, Central Pennsylvania Health Services
Corporation, Altoona, PA.
“How to Plan Strategically”, Unpublished Article, Central Pennsylvania Health
Services Corporation, Altoona, PA.
“Perspectives”, column printed in STAT, a monthly news bulletin of the Hospital
Council of Western Pennsylvania.
“Strategic Management: A Systems Model”. Fellowship Thesis, American
College of Healthcare Executives, Chicago, IL.
“Strategic Management for Measurable Results”, Ninth Annual Symposium for
Health Care Marketing, Academy for Health Services Marketing, American
Marketing Association, Chicago, IL.
“A Systems Perspective for Hospital-Based Health Promotion”, with Galen Cole,
PhD, and Glenn Friedman, MD, Optimal Health, November/December, Madison,
WI.
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1980
“Behavioral Medicine”, Letter to the Editor, National Forum Magazine, The Phi
Kappa Phi Journal, Honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, Baton Rouge, LA.
“Geisinger Hospital/Clinic Contains Costs”, Hospital Topics,
November/December, Sarasota, FL.
“Evaluation Sequence of a Systematic Planning and Evaluation Model: A
Heuristic Modality for Assessing Organizational Entities”. Doctoral Thesis,
Department of Health Policy and Administration, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, PA.
“A Management Science Approach to an Analysis of the Health Care Context of
Blair County, Pennsylvania”. Masters Thesis, Department of Public
Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
“Women’s Libertim: Enlightened Feminism?”, Duquesne Magazine, Duquesne
University, Pittsburgh, PA.
1979
1979
1975
1970
Personal Information
My Family:
My Interests:
Spouse: Linda; Children: Michele, Michael, Nicole, and Ashley; Grandchildren: Anna, John Michael, Mason, and Andrew
Personal fitness, Life-Long-Continuous-Learning, computers/technology, striking the speed bag, and riding a
mountain bike on paved roads.
My Research: General Living Systems Theory [GLST] specifically: entelechy, teleology, and equifinality; “End Of Life”
[EOL] issues.
Reference Information
References available upon request
Contact Information
Home: David J. Duncan
3306 Baker Court
Altoona, Pa 16602
Voice: (814) 942-2832
Cell:
(814) 329-6000
Office: David J. Duncan, Ph.D., FACHE
Senior Vice President/CIO
Altoona Regional Health System
620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601-4899
Email: dduncan@altoonaregional.org
Voice: (814) 946-2223
Fax: (814) 946-7808
In order to maintain internal equity within the class, late assignments will not be permitted
or accepted for any reason. Once the weekly Lesson goes away in ANGEL, it will not be
reopened for any reason.
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