Overview
Dr. Matthew Bogner is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Wichita State University. He holds a Doctorate in Health Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master's in Public Health from Wichita State University.
Dr. Bogner is a former healthcare CEO with over 20 years of experience leading complex healthcare organizations and developing high-performing teams across mental health, public health, post-acute care, and health system administration. His work focuses on organizational development, workforce strategy, and leadership pipelines, preparing healthcare leaders to navigate complexity, regulatory demands, and workforce challenges.
Combining executive expertise with academic rigor, he integrates real-world insights into the classroom and scholarly projects, and is the author of The Next Healthcare Leader, which explores intentional leadership formation and workforce sustainability in healthcare.
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Dr. Bogner’s academic interests focus on improving healthcare organizational performance, workforce sustainability, and the quality of care for both patients and staff. His research examines culture change initiatives, leadership development, and outcomes related to staff engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Bogner writes on healthcare leadership, ethics, and values-driven decision-making. Across both research and writing, he is committed to advancing evidence-based, mission-driven approaches that strengthen healthcare systems, support caregivers, and prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Dr. Bogner teaches across graduate programs, including the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Aging Studies. His instruction prepares students for leadership roles by integrating applied, experience-informed learning with a focus on organizational development, workforce strategy, and culture transformation.
Drawing on over two decades of executive leadership experience, Dr. Bogner brings a practical, systems-oriented perspective to the classroom. His courses emphasize strategic thinking, ethical leadership, and the skills needed to navigate complex healthcare environments while building resilient teams and sustainable healthcare organizations.
Books:
Bogner, M. P. (Forthcoming Spring 2026). The Next Healthcare Leader: 50 Lessons for a Successful Career in a Changing Industry. Taylor & Francis / Routledge.
Bogner, M. P. (Forthcoming Fall 2026). The Christian Healthcare Leader: 50 Lessons in Faith, Courage, and Calling. Taylor & Francis / Routledge.
Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals:
Ivanitskaya, L. V. & Bogner, M. P. (2024). Culture change in older adult care settings: A bibliometric review. The Gerontologist, 64(5), 1-14.
Bogner, M. P., Ivanitskaya, L. V., Jeong, Y. R., & DeLellis, N. O. (2021). Nursing staff member experiences with household model implementation in a nursing home setting. Geriatric Nursing, 42(3), 748-755.
Book Chapters:
Bogner, M. P. (2012). A Change in Culture at a CCRC. In J. A. Johnson, & S. D. Musch (Eds.), Multi-Sector Casebook in Health Administration, Leadership and Management (pp. 31-33) Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas (PEAK) Award, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, 2017
Member of the Year Award, Leading Age Kansas, 2016
Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas (PEAK) Award, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, 2010