debbie@ihecconsulting.com
(803-542-5741)

Deborah Beck, EdD, MPA

Principal Consultant and Co-Owner

Dr. Debbie Beck is a Principal Consultant and Co-Owner of IHEC, with extensive experience in healthcare and higher education. She has guided over 20 organizations to achieve accreditation from prestigious bodies like AAAHC, CAAHEP, CoARC, and SACS. Her expertise includes operational efficiency, accreditation preparation, healthcare service lines, facility planning, patient experience, quality and risk management, and emergency planning and response.

Currently, Debbie serves as Principal & Healthcare Operations/Strategic Planner at Perkins&Will where she provides programming, design and operation strategies for health care facilities. Previously, she was President/COO of HEP’s Health Care Division and Vice President for Health & Wellbeing and Chief Health Officer USC, where she led medical and behavioral health service lines that earned national recognition and became one of the first to receive Patient-Centered Medical Home accreditation. She provided oversight for the feasibility study, design and construction for the new 68,000 sf. Center for Health and WellBeing that earned Gold LEED certification. She has also led the design and renovation of numerous healthcare and behavioral health facilities.

Dr. Beck’s clinical background includes roles as a Neonatal/Pediatric Clinical Specialist at Mission Hospital, along with experience at Greenville Memorial Hospital including ICU, ED, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and adult/children’s psychiatric services. She provided leadership for the renovation and transition planning of both organization’s NICU/PICU. Additionally, she provided clinical oversight in numerous hospitals across NC, SC, GA, and TN. This diverse experience enriches her strategic approach to healthcare consultancy.

Debbie holds a Doctorate in Leadership, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration. Recognized as a Fellow with the ACHA, Debbie’s commitment to excellence in healthcare is unwavering.