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Union Institute & University names new head of Master of Science in Health Care Leadership program
19 February 2019 -

Union Institute & University has named Kim C Byas, Sr, PhD, MPH, FACHE to head the new Master of Science in Health Care Leadership program, it was reported yesterday.

Dr Byas has served around 40 years in various health care settings including as regional executive with the American Hospital Association where he works with hospitals on federal advocacy, health care system transformation, and health policy. Prior to accepting this position, he served for more than 16 years as the regional executive with the American Hospital Association, working with hospitals on federal advocacy, health care system transformation, and health policy. His other roles have included, interim president/CEO, Institute for Diversity in Health Management; CEO of Kailo Alliance, a health care strategic consulting company; executive director of a multispecialty physicians group; and as adjunct faculty with DePaul University's Master in Public Administration program and Loyola University of Chicago's MBA in Healthcare.

Dr Byas received his PhD. with a concentration in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute & University in Cincinnati; Master in Public Health from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and BA from Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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