John Cantiello, PhD

Dr. Cantiello, Professor and Coordinator of the Online Undergraduate Program in Health Administration, teaches and advises students in the Health Administration undergraduate and graduate programs. His research interests include health insurance coverage, access to and coordination of health services, underserved populations, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and online education. He is co-editor of the textbook Managing Integrated Health Systems.    
    
Dr. Cantiello's experience in the healthcare field includes administrative work in medical facilities and hospitals, operations management consulting for the Orange County Health Department, research assistant work for the Florida Center for Nursing, and health agency site evaluator work with the Florida Hospital Center for Health Futures. In 2024, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) selected Dr. Cantiello as a fellow.   

Research

Research Interests

• Health insurance coverage
• Access to health services
• Coordinated care
• Underserved populations
• The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Online Education

Select Publications

• Cantiello, J. and Geshke, R. (2024). Preventing Academic Dishonesty in Online Courses:  Best Practices to Discourage Cheating. Journal of Health Administration Education, 40(2), 205-230.
• Cantiello, J. (2022) To What Extent Are ACO and PCMH Models Advancing the Triple Aim Objective? Implications and Considerations for Primary Care Medical Practices. The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 45(4), 254-265.
• Cantiello, J. and *Saeed, R. (2021).  EHR Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities.  Journal of Medical Practice Management, 37(3), 149-153.
• Cantiello, J. and Hotchkiss, R.B. (2018) How are we doing? Student Perceptions and Best Practices in Online Health Administration Education. Journal of Health Administration Education, 35(4), 505-525.
• Cantiello, J., Kitsantas, P., Moncada, S. Abdul, S. (2016). The Evolution of Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Patient-Centered Care and Health Information Technology Applications. Journal of Hospital Administration, 5(2), 62-68.
• Cantiello, J., Fottler, M.D., Oetjen, D.M., Zhang, N. (2015). The Impact of Demographic and Perceptual Variables on a Young Adult’s Decision to be Covered by Private Health Insurance. BioMed Central Health Services Research, 15(1).
• Gimm, G., Kitsantas, P., Cantiello, J., Carle, A. (2014). Resident Characteristics and Chronic Health Conditions in Assisted Living Communities. Seniors Housing and Care Journal, 22(1), 1-15.
• Noblin, A., Cortelyou-Ward, K., Cantiello, J., Bryer, T., Oliveira, L., Yeung, T. (2013). EHR Implementation in a New Clinic: A Case Study of Clinician Perceptions.  Journal of Medical Systems, 37(4).
• Kitsantas, P., Kornides, M., Cantiello, J., Wu, H. (2013). Chronic Physical Health Conditions among Children of Different Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds. Public Health, 127(6), 546-53.
• Sumner, J., Cantiello. J., Cortelyou-Ward, K., Noblin, A. (2012). Information Sharing Among Health Care Employers: Using Technology to Create an Advantageous Culture of Sharing. Advances in Health Care Management, Volume 13, Chapter 5. Emerald Publishing Group.
• Cantiello. J., Fottler, M.D., Oetjen, D., Zhang, J. (2011). Determinants of Health Insurance Coverage Rates for Young Adults: An Analytical Literature Review. Advances in Health Care Management, Volume 11, Chapter 7. Emerald Publishing Group.

Honors and Awards

• Selected as Institute for Health Improvement (IHI) Fellow, 2024
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Scholarship Recipient, 2024
• George Mason University College of Public Health Instructional Faculty Study Leave, 2023
• Teacher of Distinction Award Recipient, Online Teaching Excellence, 2023
• Shirley S. Travis Habit of Excellence Award Recipient, 2019
• Teacher of Distinction Award Recipient, Online Teaching Excellence, 2019
• University of Central Florida Graduate Research Fellowship Recipient, 2006
• University of Central Florida Incentive Graduate Fellowship Recipient, 2006
• College of Health and Public Affairs Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Recipient, 2005
• Dean’s College of Health and Public Affairs Advisory Committee, University of Central Florida, 2002 – 2004
• Dean’s List recognition in multiple semesters, University of Central Florida, 1998 – 2008
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient, 1998 – 2002
• Martin Memorial Auxiliary Hospital Scholarship Recipient, 1998 – 2000

Affiliations

• Member, National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), 2024 – Present Member, Quality Matters (QM), 2022 – Present
• Member, American College of Healthcare Administrators (AHCA), 2021 – Present Member, American College of Healthcare Administrators (AHCA) Florida Chapter, 2021 – Present
• Member, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), 2021 – Present Member, Virginia Medical Group Management Association (VA MGMA), 2021 – Present
• Member, Online Learning Consortium (OLC), 2015 – Present
• Member, Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), 2010 – Present
• Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), 2010 – Present
• Member, National Capital Healthcare Executives (NCHE), 2010 – Present
• Member, University of Central Florida Washington DC Alumni Chapter, 2010 – Present

Degrees

• PhD, Public Affairs: Healthcare, University of Central Florida
• MS, Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida
• BS, Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida