Examining the relationship between patient care quality, patient care safety and financial status of greater Chicago’s acute care hospitals

Author's Biography

Theresa A. Doby Theresa Doby, DHA, DMin, MPH, MDiv, MA Bioethics, is a highly motivated healthcare professional holding a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration (DHA), a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Arts in Bioethics. With over a decade of experience in the public health sector, she has excelled in roles such as Public Health Advisor and Public Health Administrator at the DHHS Center for Disease Control, focusing on surveillance and planning initiatives. As a seasoned services director and business veteran, she combines leadership acumen with a passion for education and public speaking. She has developed and implemented innovative curricula that enhance public health education and community engagement. Theresa is an active member of professional organisations, including the Honor Society Professional Network and the American Society for Bioethics. She is also an accomplished author, having penned the proposal ‘He Walked in Our Shoes: Special Needs Ministry’, which highlights the importance of inclusivity in health services. Her commitment to improving public health outcomes is evident in her dedication to addressing health disparities and advocating for vulnerable populations. Through her multifaceted expertise and collaborative approach, she continues to contribute significantly to the field of public health, striving to inspire others and foster positive change within communities.

Cheryl L. Anderson , PhD, has a bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota, in physical therapy; MBA from the University of Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota; and a PhD from Walden University. She was a geriatric specialist in the physical therapy field for 20 years. Dr Anderson has held leadership roles in health care, including the Director of Rehabilitation of two different healthcare systems; Director of Operations for a large, national rehabilitation company; leadership role in a Medicaid health plan; and research coordinator for a VA Medical Center. She currently is a senior contributing faculty member for Walden University, working with doctoral students.

Ron Hudak , JD, PhD, FACHE, is a strategic planning specialist in Defense Health Agency. A graduate of West Point, he served in operational, tactical, enterprise and educational healthcare administration positions in Germany, Vietnam and the United States and achieved the rank of colonel. During his career, he earned a graduate degree in health administration from Baylor University. He also earned a PhD in health services administration and a law degree from The George Washington University. After military service, he held academic positions at Nova Southeastern University and Marymount University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia and Florida, and a Board member of PenFed Credit Union. He has published in a number of peer-reviewed healthcare journals.