John William Fick

John W. Fick, Ed.D., FACHE

1078 Paddock Drive

South Lyon, Michigan 48178

(734) 674-8153

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Major: Educational Leadership

Concentration: Higher Education Administration

Argosy University/Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida

Granted: 2007

Master of Science (M.S.)

Major: Community Health Services

Wayne State University, School of Medicine

Detroit, Michigan

Granted: 1983

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Major: Natural Sciences and Emergency Medical Technology

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan

Granted: 1977

RELEVANT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2002 Associate Professor and Director

To Graduate Program in Leadership: Health Care

Present Siena Heights University

In addition to program coordination and academic advising, responsible for graduate instruction in the areas of leadership, management, and strategic planning of health care organizations. Since 2008, I have served on the following TFA committees: Faculty Welfare, Faculty Development, OLAC, Rank and Promotion, Strategic Planning, TFA Executive Committee.

1991 Acting Program Director and Assistant Professor

To Health Services Administration Program

1993 University of Detroit Mercy

In addition to program administration and academic advising, responsible for undergraduate and graduate instruction in the areas of planning, marketing, and management of health service organizations.

1989 Adjunct Assistant Professor

To Health Services Administration Program

1991 University of Detroit Mercy

1989 Part-Time Faculty

To Allied Health Education

1993 Schoolcraft College

1976 Instructor (full time)

To Emergency Medical Technology Program

1978 Madonna University

PRACTITIONER EXPERIENCE

1995 President

To Management and Consulting

Present John W. Fick & Associates

Responsible for consulting assignments in planning, marketing, business development, and regulatory assistance for various health service organizations, including hospitals, ambulatory care centers, physician practices, etc.

1996 Regional Director

To Marketing and Network Relations

1998 Rehab Care Group, Inc. (NYSE: RHB)

Responsible for over $30 million in revenue for 30+ contract locations in over ten states in the upper Midwest region with an average daily census of 400+. Systems responsible for included the admissions process, communication, marketing contacts, customer service, business plans, collateral development, managed care/contracting, programs and services, case management, and client relations.

1994 State Administrator

To Michigan Operations

1995 Rehability Centers and Health Search Professionals

Responsible for the executive management of Michigan operations of a publicly traded company. Involved in the administration of a Medicare certified outpatient rehabilitation agency with multiple practice sites, as well as a temporary therapy staffing subsidiary.

1993 Business Development Coordinator (Department Head)

To Department of Business Development

1994 Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Responsible for the analysis, planning, and development of all new service delivery projects and business ventures for the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. Developed new suburban clinics and programs (i.e. subacute), joint ventures with other Detroit Medical Center (DMC) hospitals, community hospitals and health organizations; and major internal projects such as the Strategic Plan, managed care, and operating performance indicators.

1986 Administrator

To Outpatient Rehabilitation

1992 Genesis Service Corporation

Responsible for the executive management of a privately owned and operated professional health services company providing physical rehabilitation, nursing, consulting, and education services. Involved in the operations of a Medicare certified outpatient rehabilitation agency. As the Corporation’s business development officer, diversified the business into six profitable divisions resulting in over a 600% increase in gross revenues from Fiscal Year 1987, the first year of operation, through Fiscal Year 1991. Effective June 1992, the business experienced a change of ownership.

1985 Manager

To Planning and Business Development

1986 Holy Cross Hospital of Detroit, Inc.

Responsible for the revision of the Strategic Market Plan, preparation of Certificate of Need applications for new health care programs and services, coordination of major consumer and physician market research projects and hospital system studies.

1982 Health Planner

To Planning and Business Development

1985 Michigan Health Care Corporation

Responsible for the development of the Long Range Plans for Michigan Health Care (f/k/a Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center) and affiliates, preparation of Certificate of Need applications, monitoring of legislative developments relevant to health planning, preparation of grant proposals, and participation in special projects (i.e. development of bond prospectus).

1978 Senior Health Planner / EMS Coordinator

To Project Review Division

1982 Comprehensive Health Planning Council

Of Southeastern Michigan (CHPC-SEM)

Responsible for the review of Certificate of Need applications, as well as the Proposed Use of Federal Funds (PUFF). In addition, provided staff support for plan development and project review criteria and standards. Also, as the Regional EMS Coordinator for the Southeastern Michigan Council on Emergency Medical Services (SEM-CEMS), responsible for the many components of an Emergency Medical Services System.

RELEVANT CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

1994 Administrative Surveyor

To CARF

2003 …The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission

Survey and consultative responsibilities covering the areas of organizational leadership, management, and quality for organizations seeking program accreditation. As the Administrative Surveyor, also serve as Team Coordinator and Report Writer.

2000 Senior Fellow

To Accrediting Commission on Education for

2002 Health Services Administration (ACEHSA) [now CAHME]

Participated in team site visits to graduate programs in Health Services Administration.

1986 Executive Consultant

To Community Health Planning

1990 Health Associates of Michigan, Inc.

On a limited basis, responsible for consulting assignments in planning, marketing, business development, and regulatory assistance. The Corporation became inactive effective December 31, 1990.

SELECTIVE HEALTH CARE CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS

Emma L. Bixby Medial Center – numerous consulting experiences

Herrick Medical Center – numerous consulting experiences

DISSERTATION

Fick, J.W., (2007). The Perceptions of Adult Learners Completing Blended Online Graduate Coursework in Healthcare Management at a Private Midwestern University.

SABBATICAL RESEARCH PROJECT

Fick, J.W., (2013). Graduate healthcare management education competency levels: An industry assessment from the practitioner’s perspective. [The project was presented on August 20, 2013 at the All-Faculty Workshop of Siena Heights University.]

MANUSCRIPT AND BOOK CHAPTER IN PREPARATION

Fick, J.W., Adler, K.M., Dishman, L. & Williams, L., FACHE credentialed health care leaders’ perceptions of level of competency of graduates from an NCHL driven curriculum. Stage: Data Collection, targeting Journal of Health Management Education.

Fick, J.W. Strategic thinking and change management: Integrating theory into practice. Stage: concept approved by publisher, targeting Gower Publishing Limited, United Kingdom.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

v Academy of Management - Healthcare Management Division

v American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

o Fellow of ACHE (FACHE) and Board certified in healthcare management

o Academic Judge – Student Essay Competitions, 2010 - 2013

o Editorial Board, Journal of Healthcare Management, 2013 – present

§ Peer Reviewed Manuscripts

v Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)

o Annual Meeting Planning Committee, 2013-Current

§ Peer Reviewed Professional Presentations

o Professional Development Committee, 2012-2013

§ Peer Reviewed Professional Presentations

v Michigan Chapter, Society of Healthcare Strategy and Market Development

v Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives – Board member

o Chair, Student Activities Committee, 2014 - present

o Chair, Council on Career Development, 2010 – 2013

v Society of Healthcare Strategy and Market Development

of the America Hospital Association (AHA)

PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

2013 – Lilly Conference – College and University Teaching and Learning

They Said WHAT!? : Graduate Healthcare Management Education Competency

Levels: A Practitioner Assessment

Traverse City, Michigan

2011 – Lilly Conference – College and University Teaching and Learning

Establishing a Community of Learners in an International Cross-Cultural

Leadership Course

Traverse City, Michigan

2004 – Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

Colorado Springs, Colorado

2003 – Society of Healthcare Strategy and Market Development

of the American Hospital Association

Dallas, Texas

2002 – Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

2002 – American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

Chicago, Illinois

2002 – Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

Boston, Massachusetts

2001 – Society of Healthcare Strategy and Market Development

of the American Hospital Association

San Diego, California

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

2013 - Test Taking Strategies & Approaches for Healthcare Executives

Midwest Health Executives Group & Associates (MHEGA)

Ann Arbor, Michigan

2012 – Test Taking Strategies & Approaches for Healthcare Executives