Chris Wayne

Chris Wayne serves as a Lecturer at Indiana University's Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs since joining the faculty in 2022. A seasoned healthcare administrator with extensive experience across acute hospital systems, ambulatory care, physician practices, and medical diagnostics, he has held executive leadership roles including Vice President and Chief Operations and Strategy Officer, managing complex healthcare operations with over $400M in net revenue.

Education

• MSMIT in Managing Information Technology from Sullivan University
• MBA in Business Administration from Sullivan University
• MS in Administration of Justice from University of Louisville
• BA in Psychology and Sociology from University of Louisville

Research Interests

Dr. Wayne's scholarly focus centers on Health and Social Policy with specialized expertise in Healthcare Administration. His research examines leadership dynamics in complex healthcare systems, strategic planning methodologies for service line optimization, and operational improvement frameworks. He investigates human resources challenges specific to healthcare workforce development and evidence-based career planning models for medical professionals, emphasizing practical applications in hospital administration and healthcare reimbursement systems.

Scientific Awards and Certifications

• Board-certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
• Board Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) designation
• National Examiner for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2011)
• University of Michigan Lean Healthcare Certification

Professional Leadership

As second-term board member and treasurer of the Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN), Dr. Wayne oversees a nonprofit contract research organization conducting early-phase oncology trials across 400+ academic and community sites. His operational leadership extends to strategic partnerships development and service line management for cardiovascular and cancer programs serving 100+ specialty physicians and 500+ employees.