Biography and expertise
Dr. Brooks is a retired Army Medical Service Corps officer where he was a hospital administrator in the Federal Health Sector for over 21 years, culminating in serving as the Deputy Commander for Administration for the 14th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq 2009. He was the Deputy Program Director and Associate Professor at the 11th ranked Army-Baylor MHA/MBA dual-degree program for five years. He is currently is the Assistant Provost and Professor in Health Administration. He holds dual board certifications in healthcare administration and public health. He has published over 30 peer-reviewd articles in several healthcare journals and presents frequently at national conferences. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Geen Belt and Healthcare Financial Professional.
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Public Health Administration
Health Services Research
Univ of South Carolina Columbia, 2007
Master's Degree
MPH in Public Health
Biostatistics
Virginia Commonwealth University, 1999
Bachelor's Degree
BS in Biology
Chemistry
Kennesaw State University, 1990
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Brooks, Matthew S. P.M. & J.G. Williamson Fund Grant, $132000. (Funded: September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020). Grant.
- Brooks, Matthew S. Williamson Fund, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $130000. (Funded: September 1, 2020 - Present). Grant.
- Brooks, Matthew S. TRIP, Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP), $65000. (Funded: September 1, 2020 - Present). Grant.
- Brooks, Matthew S. Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP), $66000. (Funded: October 1, 2019 - Present). Grant.
- Brooks, Matthew S. Private / Foundation / Corporate, $120000. (Funded: September 1, 2018 - Present). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Brooks, M. S. (2026). The Utilization, Application, and Impact of Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) in Nursing Facilities: A Rapid Review. Heathcare, 14(1).
- Beauvais, B. M., Kruse, S., Fulton, L. V., Brooks, M. S., Lee, K. A., Ramamonjiarivelo, Z. H., … Mileski, M. (2021). Testing Kissick’s Iron Triangle - Structural Equation Modeling Analysis of a Practical Theory. Healthcare, 9(12), 1753. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9121753
- Shanmugam, R., Fulton, L., Ramamonjiarivelo, Z., Betancourt, J., Beauvais, B., Kruse, C. S., & Brooks, M. S. (2021). A Report Card on Prevention Efforts of COVID-19 Deaths in US. Healthcare, 9(1175), 1–13. https://doi.org/doi.org/ 10.3390/healthcare9091175
- Shanmugam, R., Fulton, L., Ramamonjiarivelo, Z., Betancourt, J., Beauvais, B., Kruse, C. S., & Brooks, M. S. (2021). A Report Card on Prevention Efforts of COVID-19 Deaths in US. Healthcare, 9(9), 1175. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9091175
- Brooks, M. S., Beauvais, B. M., Kruse, C. S., Fulton, L. V., Mileski, M., Ramamonjiarivelo, Z. H., … Lieneck, C. H. (2021). Accreditation and Certification: Do They Improve Hospital Financial and Quality Performance? Healthcare, 9, 887. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9070887
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Alpha Eta Honor Society. December 1, 2020 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: 2nd Place Faculty/Student Research Forum, College of Health Professions - Texas State University. February 1, 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service, College of Health Professions - Texas State University. January 1, 2014
- Award / Honor Recipient: Runner-Up Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Health Professions - Texas State University. January 1, 2013
- Award / Honor Recipient: Alphi Chi Favorite Professor, Texas State University Chapter of Alpha Chi Honor Society. January 1, 2013
Featured service activities
- Chair
Round Rock Leadership & Organization Work Group
- Chair
Search Committee for Director, Academic Budgets
- Chair
Communication Disorders Department Chair Search Committee
- Member
Facility Programming of Esperanza Hall
- Member
Graduate College Research Support Fellowship Committee
- Member
Academic Program Review Work Group