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Portrait of Dr. Cristian H Lieneck

Dr. Cristian H Lieneck

  • School Director-Assoc Professor at School of Health Administration, College of Health Professions

Service Activities

Ongoing

  • Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Program Director Manual. October 2024 - Present.
  • Member, Office of Distance and Extended Learning (ODEL) Faculty Mentor Corps. 2020 - Present.
  • Chair, Honor Code Council, Texas State University. January 1, 2017 - Present.
  • State Forum Representative, Medical Group Management Association-American College of Medical Practice Executives (MGMA-ACMPE) State Forum Representative (Texas). January 1, 2012 - Present.
  • Member, ACHE Counselors Committee. 2025 - Present.
  • Member, Texas State University Graduate College’s Research Support Fellowship Committee. June 2025 - Present.
  • Member, College of Applied Arts, School of Social Work Director Search Committee. May 2025 - Present.
  • Co-Chair, Undergraduate Program Committee, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). March 2025 - Present.
  • Chair, Academic Governance Committee, Department Chair Representative, Texas State University. 2024 - Present.
  • Member, College Review Group (CRG), College of Health Professions, Texas State University. September 2024 - Present.
  • Organizer, TxState SOHA BHA and MHA Program Administrative Residency Field Placement Coordinator. August 2024 - Present.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Association of University Programs in Health Administration Education (AUPHA). July 2024 - Present.
  • Organizer, CULTIVATING RESEARCH & ENGAGING ACADEMIC TALENT DURING THE EDUCATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (CREATE-HP): A BRIDGE PROGRAM FROM BACHELOR TO MASTER’S DEGREES. 2023 - Present.
  • Member, AUPHA Teaching Excellence Award Review Committee Member. 2023 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research. 2023 - Present.
  • Officer, Austin HIMSS Chapter (Health Information Management Systems Society) - Advisory Board Chair. 2023 - Present.
  • Chair, Medical Laboratory Science Personnel Committee (PC). September 2023 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, BMC Health Services Research. 2022 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Health Informatics Journal. 2022 - Present.
  • Volunteer, Monday Nighters Bluegrass Band. 2022 - Present.
  • Volunteer, Austin Friends of Traditional Music (AFTM). 2022 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, BMJ Innovations. 2021 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, MDPI-Sustainability. 2021 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, mHealth. 2021 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Family Medicine and Community Health Journal. 2021 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Children Journal. 2021 - Present.
  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Career Advising Network. 2021 - Present.
  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Inaugural Leadership Mentoring Network (LMN) Mentor. September 2021 - Present.
  • Speaker, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) ACMPE Forum Representative Traninig. January 29, 2021 - Present.
  • Student Emergency Services (SES) Ambassador, Texas State University Dean of Students office. 2020 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, MDPI-Healthcare Journal. 2020 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, PLOS ONE Journal. 2020 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, MDPI-Medicina Journal. 2020 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, MDPI-International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020 - Present.
  • Editorial Review Board Member, MDPI-Healthcare. November 2020 - Present.
  • Member, WellCats. 2019 - Present.
  • Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration. 2019 - Present.
  • Member, Marketable Skills Committee Member, Texas State University. March 2018 - Present.
  • Member, External Advisory Board (EAB) committee member. Southern 2016- Illinois University-Carbondale online MHA program. 2016 - Present.
  • Member, Advisory Board Committee Member, MHM online program. New 2015- England College of Business. 2015 - Present.
  • Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Undergraduate Workshop Programming Committee member. January 1, 2015 - Present.
  • Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and Health Administration Press (HAP) Editorial Board for Undergraduate present Studies member. January 1, 2014 - Present.
  • MGMA/ACMPE Forum Representative - Texas, Texas MGMA eNewsletter submission (ongoing). 2013 - Present.
  • Member, Texas Medical Group Management Association Education Committee Member. January 1, 2013 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Journal of Health Administration Education Peer-Reviewer. Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). January 1, 2013 - Present.
  • Faculty Liasion, Medical Group Management Association-American College of Medical Practice Executives (MGMA-ACMPE) Student Chapter Liaison for the Texas State University School of Health Administration Healthcare Leadership Coalition (HLC). August 1, 2012 - Present.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Journal of Healthcare Management Peer-Reviewer. American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). January 1, 2012 - Present.
  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives-Central Texas Chapter Education Committee Member. January 1, 2011 - Present.
  • Member, Texas State University School of Health Administration AUPHA-Recertification/Approval Task Force. August 1, 2010 - Present.
  • Organizer, Texas State University School of Health Administration Central Texas ACHE liaison. August 1, 2010 - Present.
  • Organizer, Texas State University School of Health Administration Texas Medical Group Management Association (TxMGMA) liaison. August 1, 2010 - Present.
  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives-Central Texas Chapter Healthcare Executive Network (HEN) Program Committee Member. January 1, 2010 - Present.
  • Member, Texas Medical Group Management Association Student Committee Member. January 1, 2010 - Present.

2025

  • Regent, Central/South Texas (District 4), Regent - American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). 2022 - 2025.
  • Faculty Supervisor, The Hector And Gloria López Foundation Award. June 2025 - August 2025.
  • Member, Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Chapters Task Force. July 2024 - June 2025.
  • Member, Regent Assessment Committee, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). April 2024 - April 2025.

2024

  • Speaker, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). 2024.
  • Chair, Academic Governance Committee, Texas State University. 2023 - 2024.
  • Member, AUPHA Undergraduate Certification Task Force. 2023 - 2024.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA) Program Review Team Chair. 2023 - 2024.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) external promotion reviewer. November 2024.
  • Participant, SOHA internal CAHME Accreditation criteria review/retreat - MHA and Executive MHA programs. October 15, 2024.
  • ACHE Policy Review Expert, American College of Healthcare Executives - Appropriate Preparation for Healthcare Management Executives Positions for All New Entrants to the Field policy statement. May 2024 - June 2024.
  • Moderator, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) - Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) "Innovation in Healthcare Delivery" Webinar Panel Moderator. April 2024.

2023

  • Coordinator / Organizer, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). 2023.
  • Organizer, School of Health Administration Research Team Coordinator. 2023.
  • Member, Academic Governance Committee, Texas State University. 2023.
  • Member, Dean, College of Health Professions Search Committee Member. 2022 - 2023.
  • Member, AUPHA Undergraduate Certification Reviewer Training - program design task force. 2022 - 2023.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA) Program Review Team Chair. 2022 - 2023.
  • Member, AUPHA Undergraduate Certification Reviewer Training program support and session presenter. 2022 - 2023.
  • Participant, Texas State University Athletic Academic Center Faculty Host (Guest Coach). September 2023.
  • Speaker, American College of Healthcare Executives CHOICE Program: Central/South Texas ACHE Chapter Healthcare Finance Domain Review Session. August 26, 2023.
  • ACHE Policy Review Expert, American College of Healthcare Executives - Lifelong Learning and the Healthcare Executive policy statement. May 2023 - June 2023.

2022

  • Search Committee Chair: School of Health Administration Search Committee. 2016 - 2022.
  • Chair, AUPHA Undergraduate Program Committee Task Force member - Program Evaluation and Improvement (criteria 26-28). 2022.
  • Coordinator - School of Health Administration Marketing Initiative (enrollment and alumni), Texas State University School of Health Administration. 2021 - 2022.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA) Program Review Team Chair. 2021 - 2022.
  • Participant, Functional Area Review Team Member - Student Conduct and Community Standards. July 2022.
  • Reviewer / Referee, University of Florida (UF) external promotion reviewer. June 2022 - July 2022.
  • Chair, Honor Code Council presentation to the TxState University Graduate College Council. February 24, 2022.

2021

  • Speaker, AUPHA Podcast: Management and Leadership Faculty Forum. 2021.
  • Member, Concordia University - Texas ACBSP Accreditation Review Panel Member. 2021.
  • Participant, Healthcare Leadership Coalition guest speaker. September 27, 2021.
  • Inter-Professional Education (IPE) Session Leader/Volunteer, TxState College of Health Professions Annual IPE Event. September 10, 2021.
  • Presenter, Their Cheating Hearts: Tips for Maintaining Academic Integrity (with Dr. Candice Hastings). April 16, 2021.

2020

  • Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Undergraduate Program Review Committee member. January 1, 2019 - 2020.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)-American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) Professional Papers Committee Member. January 1, 2014 - 2020.
  • Organizer, Program Coordinator: Central and South Texas American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Fall Collaborative/Joint Meeting. January 2013 - 2020.
  • Attendee / Participant, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Membership Benefits Video - Faculty. November 14, 2020.
  • Attendee / Participant, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Membership Benefits Video - Student. November 14, 2020.
  • Participant, Council of Academic Standards (CAS) Self-Study Participant for the Texas State University Career Services Department. October 28, 2020.
  • Member, University Program Standardization Task Force - University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA). December 2019 - August 2020.
  • Member, ACMPE Forum Representative Update (edited video address to state membership. June 2020.
  • Presenter, Their Cheating Hearts: Tips for Maintaining Academic Integrity While Teaching Remotely (with Dr. Candice Hastings). April 8, 2020.
  • Chair, Invited Presentation: Prompt Preparation for 100% Online Instruction and 3/14/2020 the University Honor Code: A 15-minute guide to proactively help influence academic integrity in an online course. March 14, 2020.

2019

  • Member, Maxient Student Conduct software implementation team. 2019.
  • Member, University College/University Seminar Faculty Mentoring Group. 2016 - 2019.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Texas Woman's University (TWU) external tenure/promotion reviewer. October 2019 - November 2019.
  • Member, Undergraduate Workshop Planning Committee member: Association of University Programs of Health Administration. October 2018 - November 1, 2019.
  • Member, Search Committee Member: Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC) Clinic Manager (successful/search complete). June 7, 2019 - September 1, 2019.

2018

  • Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Undergraduate Program Review Committee member. January 1, 2017 - 2018.
  • Hear from our Service Learning Faculty Fellows: Service Learning 2018 Excellence Program, faculty testimonial/video participant. 2018.
  • Member, Student Conduct System Stakeholder Review, committee member. Texas State University. 2018.
  • Editor, MDPI-Healthcare Journal: Population Health Management special edition. 2017 - 2018.
  • Board Member, Meridian Homeowners Association (HOA). 2017 - 2018.
  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Regent's Advisory Council member (Central and South Texas Chapters). January 1, 2014 - 2018.
  • Faculty Advisor, School of Health Administration Upsilon Phi Delta (Health Administration Honor Society). August 1, 2013 - 2018.
  • Reviewer / Referee, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)-American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) Board Certification Essay Exam Grader. 2012 - 2018.
  • Organizer, Block Captain, Meridian Homeowners Association (HOA) Neighborhood Watch Initiative. 2012 - 2018.
  • Organizer, Texas State University School of Health Administration LinkedIn Alumni website maintainer. August 1, 2011 - 2018.
  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives Executive Career Network (ECN) and Leadership Mentoring Network (LMN) Volunteer. January 1, 2010 - 2018.
  • Faculty Judge, Bachelor of General Studies Poster Presentation. December 7, 2018.
  • University Marketing Focus Group, participant. Texas State University. September 2018.
  • The University Honor Code and Honor Code Council – Professional Ethics. April 2018.
  • Faculty Judge, Bachelor of General Studies Poster Presentation. April 27, 2018.
  • Participant, Marketable Skills Master Class Presentation/Panel Member (Teamwork and Collaboration topic). February 2018.

2017

  • Member, College of Health Professions Curriculum Committee Member. 2016 - 2017.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) 2014- and Health Administration Press (HAP) Editorial Board for Undergraduate Studies. 2016 - 2017.
  • Volunteer, i9 Sports - team coach (soccer, basketball). 2015 - 2017.
  • Member, University Certification Standardization Task Force member. Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA). August 2017 - December 2017.
  • Member, Assistant Vice President for Academic Services (AVPAS) Candidate Interview Committee Member. November 27, 2017 - November 28, 2017.
  • Speaker, ImPowerQ Associates Heroes to Healthcare Summit value of military medical veteran’ experience and crosswalk to professional healthcare management competencies. November 15, 2017.
  • Presenter, Invited Presentation at New Faculty Orientation: Texas State University Honor Code Policy and Process (with Ms. Holly Tipton). September 1, 2017.
  • Member, University Curriculum Committee Member. 2016 - August 25, 2017.
  • Presenter, University Seminar Faculty Development Workshop: In More Detail: The New Career Exploration Assignments. August 18, 2017.
  • Faculty Judge, Bachelor of General Studies Poster Presentation. August 10, 2017.
  • Faculty Judge, Bachelor of General Studies Poster Presentation. August 8, 2017.
  • Invited Presentation: University Seminar 101 - A Quick Start to Teaching US 1100, New US 1100 Instructor Training. July 27, 2017.
  • Invited Presentation: University Seminar 101 - A Quick Start to Teaching US 1100, New US 1100 Instructor Training. July 25, 2017.
  • TRACS site developer, Honor Code Council TRACS site developer. May 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017.
  • Participant, Career Services Employer Day, faculty participant. May 19, 2017.
  • Invited Presentation: University Seminar 101 - A Quick Start to Teaching US 1100. May 2, 2017.
  • Participant, Texas State University Board of Regents video presenter/contributor. April 5, 2017.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and Health Administration Press (HAP) Editorial Board for Undergraduate Studies. August 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017.
  • Participant, Healthcare Leadership Coalition guest speaker. February 21, 2017.

2016

  • Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Undergraduate Program Review Committee member. January 1, 2015 - 2016.
  • Inter-Professional Education Committee (IPEC) video developer for the School of Health Administration. 2016.
  • Organizer, Rodriguez, J. (2016). A Generational Latino Journey from Texas to Ohio and Back. 2016.
  • Organizer, Texas State University School of Health Administration Student TRACS Site development coordinator and site maintainer. August 1, 2011 - 2016.
  • Member, Texas State University Honor Code Council. August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016.
  • Last minute volunteer - IPE breakout session faculty leader: College of Health Professions Inter-professional education event. September 17, 2016.
  • Faculty Advisor, Texas State University School of Health Administration Healthcare Coalition (HLC) student organization. August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016.
  • Faculty Representative, Texas State University Bobcat Days Representative for the School of Health Administration primary faculty representative. November 2010 - April 2016.

2015

  • Organizer, Strelitz, P. (2015). Balancing strength and warmth: Diversity and leadership in health care. 2015.
  • Organizer, Meridian Homeowners Association (HOA) Website Coordinator. 2013 - 2015.
  • Member, Meridian Homeowners Association (HOA) Appointed Advisory Committee Member. January 1, 2011 - 2015.
  • Member, Search Committee Member: Department of Health Information Management Search Committee, Open-Rank (position #2015-55 5/31/2015 unsuccessful; position #2015-67 successful/complete -2 faculty hired). November 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015.
  • Interviewee, New York Times telephone interview (referred by the Medical Group Management Association, MGMA) for a future article on higher cost-sharing and deductibles with physician group practices. March 9, 2015.
  • Chair, Search Committee Chair: Department of Health Information Management Search Committee, Open-Rank (position #2015-36; successful search/complete). February 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015.

2014

  • Marshall, College of Health Professions Summer 2014 Commencement Ceremony. 2014.
  • Faculty Internship Preceptor, Texas State University, University College/University Seminar. 2014.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Health Administration Medical Group Management/Ambulatory Care Faculty Network & Special Interest Group Chair. 2014.
  • University Mentor, Texas State University Veterans Initiative Mentor -Bobcat Bond, Retention Management and Planning Office. 2013 - 2014.
  • Chair, School of Health Administration Policy Review Task Force. August 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014.
  • Chair, Search Committee: Department of Health Information Management Assistant Professor Search Committee. February 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014.
  • Member, School of Health Administration Director Search Committee. August 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014.

2013

  • Organizer, The future of mental health recovery: How can I help? 2013.
  • Coordinator, Annual College of Health Professions Common Experience events coordinated. 2013.
  • Participant, Texas State University Information Technology Support (ITS) 2013 Adobe Connect 9 Pilot Study. 2013.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Health Administration Medical Group Management/Ambulatory Care Faculty Network & Special Interest Group Chair. 2013.
  • President, Capital City Medical Group Administrators (CCMGA). 2012 - 2013.
  • Member, Texas State University Student Health Center Advisory Committee. 2011 - 2013.
  • Member, School of Health Administration Long-Term Care Program TRACS Site Orientation Briefing. January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013.

2012

  • Member, School of Health Administration Tenure and Promotion Policy Review Task Force. 2012.
  • Marshall, College of Health Professions Fall 2012 Commencement Ceremony. 2012.
  • Participant, Requirements successfully completed to secure Veteran Friendly Office (VFO) Certification for the School of Health Administration (application Approved by the U.S. Office of Veterans Affairs and posted in SOHA office). 2012.
  • Chair, Association for University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) Medical Group Management Association-American College of Medical. 2012.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Health Administration Medical Group Management/Ambulatory Care Faculty Network & Special Interest Group Chair. 2012.
  • Member, Medical Group Management-American College of Medical Practice Executives University Relations Advisory Committee Reappointment. 2012.
  • Representative, School of Health Administration Representative: Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) 2012 Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. October 1, 2012.
  • Representative, School of Health Administration Representative: Texas Medical Group Management Association 2012 Annual Meeting. Bastrop, Texas. April 1, 2012.
  • Representative, School of Health Administration Representative: Texas Hospital Association Annual Conference and Expo. Austin, Texas. February 1, 2012.

2011

  • Member, Generation next: The evolving influence of the millennials on the healthcare industry, CT-ACHE Newsletter. 2011.
  • Coordinator, Texas State University School of Health Administration Facebook/LinkedIn Website Research. 2011.
  • Chair, Association of University Programs in Health Administration Medical Group Management/Ambulatory Care Faculty Network & Special Interest Group Chair-Elect. 2011.
  • Member, Academy of Healthcare Professions, Advisory Board. 2011.
  • Member, Medical Group Management Association-American College of Medical Practice Executives University Relations Advisory Committee Appointment. 2011.
  • Vice President, Capital City Medical Group Administrators (CCMGA). 2011.
  • Member, Adjunct graduate faculty member appointment for master’s committees and to teach HA 5375 -Healthcare Accounting, Texas State University. 2010 - 2011.
  • Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives eView Spotlight Fellow. April 1, 2011.
  • Representative, School of Health Administration Representative: Healthcare Landscape 2011, South Texas Annual Joint Healthcare Conference. San Antonio, Texas. January 1, 2011.

2010

  • Member, Academy of Healthcare Professions, Advisory Board. 2010.
  • Vice President, Capital City Medical Group Administrators (CCMGA). 2010.

2009

  • Member, Academy of Healthcare Professions, Advisory Board. 2009.
  • Vice President, Capital City Medical Group Administrators (CCMGA). 2009.

2008

  • Administrator, TrailBlazer Healthcare, LLC, Texas Medicare Part B, Provider Outreach Education Advisory Group (POE-AG). 2008.
  • Member, Academy of Healthcare Professions, Advisory Board. 2008.

2007

  • Administrator, TrailBlazer Healthcare, LLC, Texas Medicare Part B, Provider Outreach Education Advisory Group (POE-AG). 2007.