Remembering Louis C. Gapenski

Authors

  • Kristin L. Reitner, PhD Department of Health Policy and Management Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA
  • George H. Pink, PhD Department of Health Policy and Management Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA

Abstract

In the field of health care finance, one need not look far to see the impact of Louis “Lou” C. Gapenski, PhD. When he passed away on April 20, 2016, we all lost a gifted scholar, writer, teacher, mentor, and friend.  After retiring from the Marine Corps as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1979, Lou earned both an MBA and a PhD in Finance and Economics from the University of Florida.  He spent his academic career as a faculty member in the College of Public Health and Health Professions’ Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy at the University of Florida. If Lou had not decided to embark on this second career, the field of health care finance would not be the same.

Author Biographies

  • Kristin L. Reitner, PhD, Department of Health Policy and Management Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA

    Associate Professor

    Department of Health Policy and Management

    Gillings School of Global Public Health

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA

  • George H. Pink, PhD, Department of Health Policy and Management Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA

    Humana Distinguished Professor

    Department of Health Policy and Management

    Gillings School of Global Public Health

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA

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Published

2016-11-28

Issue

Vol 43, No 2, Fall 2016

Section

Articles