Research Interests:
- Health Systems; Strategic Planning; Effective Healthcare Operations;
- International and National Health Policy;
- Lead Implications of Managed Care;
- Healthcare Law and Ethics;
- Leadership;
- Bioterrorism-Local Preparedness and Strategic Options.

Courses Taught in Curriculum :
- HSC 407, 520, 538, 545, 570, 571, 680 and Leadership For Health Professionals (HSC 512 in Fall, 2003).

Recent Publications:
- "Access America: A Progressive Primary Care Program for the Uninsured in the United States", Ledlow, G., Cwiek, M., & Johnson, J., article accepted for publication in the proceedings of the Global Business and Technology Association International Conference in Budapest, Hungary, July, 2003.

- "Dynamic Culture Leadership: Effective Leader as Both Scientist and Artist.", Gerald Ledlow,; Cwiek, Mark; & Johnson, James (2002). Global Business and Technology Association International Conference; Beyond Boundaries: Challenges of Leadership, Innovation, Integration and Technology; Delener, Nejdet & Chao, Chiang-nan, Editors, ISBN: 0-9657171-4-3. pp. 694 - 740.

- "Bioterrorism and Business: Think Globally, Act Locally.", Ledlow, Gerald; Johnson, James; & Cwiek, Mark (2002). 12 pages. Global Business and Technology Association International Conference; Beyond Boundaries: Challenges of Leadership, Innovation, Integration and Technology; Delener, Nejdet & Chao, Chiang-nan, Editors, ISBN: 0-9657171-4-3. pp. 683 - 693.

- "Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement: Systematic Alignment of Incentives to Support National Health Goals", Proceeding Volume: Economies in Transition International Forum and Conference, GBATA Refereed Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, July 10-17, 2001. Winner: Best Paper Award.

- "Managing Managed Care Within the Modern Audiology Practice", Audiology Today, July/August, 2000.

- "Integrating Managed Care Principles Within Physician Assistant Training Programs", Perspective On Physician Assistant Education, Summer, 1999.

- "Legal Liability, Denial of Benefits and Managed Care", Michigan Health & Hospitals, September/October, 1999.

- "Partnering For The Community's Well-Being", Michigan Health & Hospitals, July/August, 1999.

Associations and Memberships:
- Central Michigan University Leadership Council [Chair],
- CMU Master of Science in Administration Council [Secretary],
- CMU School of Health Sciences Bylaws Committee [Chair],
- CMU Health Administration Doctoral Program Director Search Committee [Chair],
- CMU Healthcare Committee [Member],
- American College of Healthcare Executives [Fellowship Status, the highest professional status within the organization],
- St. Louis University Health Administration Alumni Association [Board Member],
- Hospital Council Foundation of East Central Michigan [Board Member],
- Michigan Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation [Board Member],
- Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation Bylaws and Nominating Committee [Member],
- The Morey Charter School Finance Committee [Member],
- Various Church-Related Activities, including Past-Chair of Trustees.