Faculty Directory
David Handel
Clinical Professor and Executive in Residence
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
OFFICE: BS 4085
PHONE: 317-278-5692
E-MAIL: dhandel@iupui.edu
Dave Handel joined SPEA in the fall of 2004 after more than 35 years of experience in health care administration. Prior to his arrival at SPEA, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Clarian Health Partners. In 2006, he was honored with a Regent Award by the American College of Healthcare Executives.
EDUCATION
- M.B.A., Hospital Administration, University of Chicago, 1968
- B.S., Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University, 1966
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Clinical Professor and Executive in Residence, July 1, 2007-present
- Clinical Professor and Director, Health Programs, 2004-July 1, 2007
- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Clarian Health, 1997-2004
- Director of Hospitals, Indiana University Medical Center, 1985-1996
- Associate Director-Operations, Vanderbilt University Hospital, 1982-1985
- Associate Hospital Administrator, Vanderbilt University Hospital, 1979-1982
- Director, Planning and Implementation, Mid-Ohio Health Planning Federation, 1976-1979
- Administrator, Northwestern University Medical Clinics and Medical Associates, 1973-1976
- Associate Planning Coordinator for Health Services, Northwestern University, 1970-1973
- Health Services Officer, U.S. Public Health Service, 1968-1970
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives
- Board Member, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana
- Board Member, Ruth Lilly Health Education Center
COURSES TAUGHT
- SPHA-H 623 Health Care Applications of Strategic Management
- SPHA-H 502 Developing Strategic Capability