Michael Nowicki, EdD, FACHE, FHFMA, is a professor of health administration at Texas State University, where he was recognized as teacher of the year. Prior to his teaching career, Dr. Nowicki was director of process management in the hospital division of Humana. He also held administrative positions at Valley Medical Center in Fresno, Hutzel Hospital in Detroit, Georgetown University Medical Center, and Lubbock Medical Center. Dr. Nowicki has held leadership roles in various healthcare management organizations and is a regular presenter at their events.