Dunc Williams

Dunc Williams is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), affiliated with the College of Health Professions and the Department of Health Care Leadership and Management. He specializes in healthcare financial management, telehealth, and rural hospital mergers. His academic career includes roles as a Course Coordinator for graduate and doctoral-level healthcare finance courses.

Education:

• PhD in Health Policy and Management (Financial Management Minor) from the University of North Carolina
• Master in Health Administration from MUSC
• Master of Theological Studies from Duke University
• BS in Accounting (magna cum laude) from the University of South Carolina

Research Interests: Dr. Williams focuses on healthcare financial systems, telehealth implementation, and the financial and structural implications of rural hospital mergers and acquisitions. His work addresses cost analysis, policy evaluation, and the impact of technological advancements (e.g., telehealth) on healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved areas. Recent studies include examining the role of Real Estate Investment Trusts in nursing homes, financial factors influencing telemedicine adoption, and post-merger financial trends in rural hospitals.

Grants and Roles:

• Co-Investigator for the HRSA-funded Telehealth Center of Excellence ($6-3M+ grants since 2019)
• Co-Investigator for the MUSC’s Comparative Effectiveness Data Analytics Research Resource (CEDAR)
• Principal Investigator (Site PI) for studies on REITs in nursing homes and rural hospital mergers

Awards:

• Top Cited Article in The Journal of Rural Health (2021-2022)
• Developing Scholar Award from MUSC (2021)
• Best Scientific Poster at Palmetto Care Connections (2021)
• Exceptional Reviewer Recognition (The Journal of Rural Health, 2020)

Labs/Teams: Active in the Telehealth Center of Excellence and the CEDAR Research Core at MUSC, focusing on large-scale healthcare data analysis and telehealth innovation.