James H. Stephens (d. 2021)

Associate Professor (Deceased)

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Dr. James H. Stephens, age 73, died on Thursday, February 4th, 2021, at Ogeechee Area Hospice inpatient facility.
Biography, Disciplines and Teaching Interests
Dr. Stephens earned a Doctoral of Health Administration at Central  Michigan University’s School of Health Sciences, a Masters in Health  Administration at Indiana University’s School of Medicine, and a  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Indiana University’s  School of Business.  He was a Fellow in the American College of  Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and is Board Certified.

He held senior executive positions in large medical centers and  health systems for 25 years, with 18 years at the President and CEO  level.  Before joining the Georgia Southern University faculty, he held  faculty/staff positions at University of Kentucky, Ohio University,  University of Indianapolis, and Butler University.

Dr. Stephens served on many  healthcare and civic organizational governing boards to include the  Kentucky and Indiana Hospital Associations, Chamber of Commerce, United  Way, Boy Scouts, and the International Rotary Club.

He was awarded Excellence in  Teaching at Georgia Southern University, Excellence in Service Award at  Ohio University, Sagamore of the Wabash (highest award from the Governor  of Indiana), Kentucky Colonel (highest award from the Governor of  Kentucky), Indiana Governor’s Award for Volunteerism, Indiana University  Alumni Association President’s Award, Lincoln Trail Red Cross Award,  and Equal Opportunity Award of Merit by the Urban League.  He was also a  Paul Harris Fellow in International Rotary.  He and his wife have been recognized as Special Donations by International Rotary for their  contribution to the Polio-Plus Program.

Dr. Stephens’ interests included healthcare systems, disparity issues in urban/rural communities, CEO  leadership development and succession planning, healthcare governance,  strategic planning, and new healthcare delivery models.

Dr. Stephens was an  Associate Professor and Distinguished Fellow in Healthcare Leadership  and the Director for the Master of Healthcare Administration Program  within the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern  University.  He taught only doctoral and master’s courses to include  Healthcare Finance, Healthcare Economics, Leadership and Strategic  Planning, and Communication in Healthcare Organizations.

Dr. Stephens published many  articles, book chapters and case studies in additional to national and  international academic presentations. 

Disciplines: Health Policy and Management
Teaching Interests: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Health Economics and Finance

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Health Administration, Central Michigan University

… → 2006

Masters in Health Administration, Indiana University

… → 1974

B.A. in Business Administration, Indiana University

… → 1972

Disciplines

  • Health Services Administration

Research Interests

  • Strategic Planning
  • Health Services Administration
  • Health Policy
  • Maternal and Child Health

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