Mr. Duncan, a pioneering force in pediatric care, has a wealth of experience and champions a culture of kindness at Connecticut Children’s. He created the Dunc’d Kindness award that recognizes exceptional team members caught in the act of kindness. His leadership in fostering excellence and safety in patient care has resulted in Connecticut Children’s being recognized by Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety for the second time in 30 months and being selected as the October 2023 Hospital of the Month. Serving in national leadership positions throughout his career and currently vice chair for Medicaid and CHIP payment and access commission, he has been instrumental in shaping healthcare policy.
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Becker's Recognition
Bob Duncanhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
75 Hospital and Health System COOs to Know
Becker’s is delighted to release its list of hospitals and health systems with spine and neuroscience programs to know. These programs are renowned for their excellent outcomes, leading surgical techniques and cutting-edge research.
They also feature leaders and top specialists in the field, robust research programs and innovative clinical trials. Many hospitals and health systems on this list have earned accolades for spine and neuroscience care from healthcare rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades.
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