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Announcing the 2023 Annual Meeting Pre-Conference Keynote Speaker!

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 4 days ago
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Announcing the 2023 Annual Meeting Pre-Conference Speaker Wednesday, June 14, 2023 2:00 – 3:15PM on Zoom AUPHA is pleased to announce the 2023 pre-conference speaker, Daniel E. Dawes, JD. Professor Dawes is a widely respected healthcare and public health leader, health policy expert, educator, and researcher who serves as the Senior Vice President and Executive Director for the Institute of Global Health Equity at Meharry Medical College. He is the author of two groundbreaking books, 150 Years of ObamaCare and The Political Determinants of Health , both published by Johns Hopkins University Press. His many achievements include being an instrumental ...
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With Gratitude to AUPHA's Corporate Partners

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 20 days ago
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On behalf of the Board and leadership, and the academic community, AUPHA extends a heartfelt thanks to these Corporate Partners for their continuing and generous support in the year ahead. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with these organizations to continue to advance the field of healthcare management and leadership education and practice, strive for excellence in the delivery of health services, and improve the human condition. PLATINUM LEVEL American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) American Hospital Association (AHA) Health Administration Press (HAP) Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Peregrine Global ...
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New Teaching Excellence Award Announced

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 11-29-2022
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AUPHA is pleased to announce its fourth Teaching Excellence Award, the Teaching Excellence Award for Practice Management and Ambulatory Care. This award, established by AUPHA and sponsored by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), will be presented at AUPHA’s 2023 Annual Meeting, scheduled to be held in National Harbor, Maryland, June 29 th through July 1 st . Information on the process for nomination and selection will be forthcoming.
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Full Graduate Program Membership Available for all Specialized Accredited Programs

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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Any graduate program explicitly included in the self-study and formal findings of recognized specialized accreditors is now eligible for AUPHA Full Graduate Program Membership . AUPHA recognizes all program and school/college level (not university or institutional level) specialized accreditors recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) or recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or with ISO international certification. Full Graduate program membership includes these additional benefits: Receive $1,000 to award in Foster G. McGaw Scholarships annually Students eligible to apply for the HCA Corris Boyd Scholars Program ...
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Registration for AUPHA's 2023 Academic Program and Practitioner Workshop will open soon!

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 11-28-2022
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Registration for AUPHA's 2023 Academic Program and Practitioner Workshop, scheduled to be held in conjunction with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE's) 2023 Congress in Chicago, will open in mid-December. For more information about this workshop, please visit here.
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2023 Glandon Family Scholarship for Advancement of Healthcare Management Education Applications Now Accepted

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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Applications for the 2023 Glandon Family Scholarship for Advancement of Healthcare Management Education are now being accepted. The scholarship is awarded to a faculty member from an undergraduate program in one year and from a graduate program the alternative year. The 2023 Glandon Family Scholarship will be awarded to faculty from an undergraduate program member. Applicants must be a full time faculty member from an AUPHA undergraduate program. Completed applications must be received by Monday, January 9, 2023 , 11:59pm (Pacific time). If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Lena Dixon at ldixon@aupha.org .
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2023 Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration Applications Now Accepted

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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Applications for the 2023 Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration are now being accepted. Please encourage your full time graduate students to apply. Completed applications must be received by Monday, January 9, 2023 , 11:59pm (Pacific time). If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Lena Dixon at ldixon@aupha.org .
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Dan Gentry, PhD, MHA, Receives the 2022 Medical University of South Carolina Distinguished Alumnus Award in Health Administration

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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On behalf of the Medical University of South Carolina, I am thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Dan Gentry is the recipient of the 2022 MUSC Distinguished Alumnus Award in Health Administration. We couldn't be prouder to see Dan recognized for this incredible honor! Dan graduated from MUSC's MHA program in 1990. He went on to earn a PhD in Health Services and Policy Analysis from the University of California at Berkeley. Prior to joining AUPHA as President and CEO in March 2020, Dan led several graduate-level health administration programs (Saint Louis University, Rush University, University of Memphis, and University of Iowa). He has been a leader in ...
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Welcome New Members

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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AUPHA is pleased to welcome the following new program members: Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore, MD, has added an Associate Doctoral program membership. The program offers a Doctor of Public Health. National University , San Diego, CA, has added an Associate Doctoral program membership. The program offers a Doctor of Health Administration. New York City College of Technology/CUNY , New York, NY, has added an Associate Undergraduate program membership. The program offers a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Policy and Management. Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, has joined with an Associate Graduate and an Associate Undergraduate program ...
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Program News - University of Illinois Chicago

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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Larry Wrobel transitioned to his well-deserved retirement at the end of July and we welcomed Adam Andersen, as the new UIC MHA Program Director on August 16, 2022. We are so grateful for Larry's years of service as a member of the faculty (since 2012) and his leadership in directing the MHA program (since 2016). Prior to joining UIC, Larry had a successful career as a healthcare executive and brought with him a blend of extensive management knowledge and relationship development skills that has helped our program and students succeed in the field of healthcare delivery. When Larry took over as the Program Director, his vision was to increase the program's student ...
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Program News - Tulane University

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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The Department of Health Policy and Management at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is pleased to welcome three new faculty and recognize two faculty on their recent promotions. Richard Priore, ScD, MHA is a clinical associate professor and teaches healthcare financial management, quality management, and health economics. Previously he served as an associate professor in the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health and most recently as a distinguished service professor in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is board certified in healthcare management and a Fellow in the ...
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Program News - Saint Louis University

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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Saint Louis University Master of Health Administration Celebrates 75 Years
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Program News - California Northstate University

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 11-28-2022
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Our faculty are so thrilled for our students when they see them chart a path to achieve the goals they set out to accomplish. This week, our inaugural cohort defended their capstone projects, culminating in their final educational milestone of their student journeys at CNU. These students have chosen their next educational and career objective to be an Administrative Fellowship at a Hospital Organization so that they can further develop their acumen and leadership skills. This goal was just realized for one of our incredibly talented students, Cassandra Schlosser-Jaime CDM, CFPP. Cassandra secured a very competitive administrative fellowship with CommonSpirit ...
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2022 Undergraduate Certification Results

By Nathaniel Kelley posted 11-18-2022
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In October, AUPHA recognized eleven undergraduate health management programs, including the first program outside of North America, for successfully meeting the established criteria for AUPHA certification. To obtain this recognition, these programs completed a year-long peer review process that examines their curricula, faculty, educational outcomes, and more. California State University Long Beach Clayton State University Florida A&M University Huazhong University of Science & Technology Idaho State University James Madison University University of New Orleans University of North Florida Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ...
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2023 Studer Gratitude Prize Recipient Named

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 11-18-2022
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AMY YARBROUGH LANDRY, PhD, NAMED RECIPIENT OF THE 2023 QUINT STUDER GRATITUDE PRIZE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE Washington, DC, November 18, 2022 – The Quint Studer Gratitude Prize for Teaching Excellence Selection Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Amy Yarbrough Landry, PhD, the Howard W. Houser Endowed Professor in Health Services Administration and professor in the Department of Health Services Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as the 2023 recipient of the Quint Studer Prize for Teaching Excellence. ( continued )
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2023 Thompson Prize Recipient Named

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 11-17-2022
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PATRICK D. SHAY, PhD, MS, NAMED 2023 JOHN D. THOMPSON PRIZE RECIPIENT Washington, DC, November 17, 2022 – The John D. Thompson Prize Selection Committee is pleased to announce the selection of Patrick D. Shay, PhD, MS, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Care Administration at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, as the 2023 Prize recipient. (continued)
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AUPHA Staff Takes a Zoom Hiatus

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 11-17-2022
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After a very busy fall, AUPHA is taking a needed break from scheduled Zoom meetings beginning Thursday, December 15th through Wednesday, January 4th. This hiatus will also accommodate the holiday closing of AUPHA's office beginning Friday, December 23rd. We will return to the office on Wednesday, January 4th. We wish all of our friends and colleagues a happy holiday season, with all good wishes for the coming year.
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Health Professions Week

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 11-17-2022
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AUPHA was pleased to participate in the 2022 Health Professions Week (HPW) from November 5 th to 11 th . AUPHA, along with over twenty other healthcare related organizations, offered a week of free, virtual content for students interested in healthcare careers. Over 2500 students registered for the event, and participated in panels, webinars, online games/activities, and a virtual fair. Much of the content is stored on the HPW YouTube and Instagram accounts, and is available for everyone to access year round. As in past years, several AUPHA members assisted with supporting the Healthcare Administration room during the virtual fair. A special thank ...
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New Journal of Health Administration Education Issue Available Soon

By Chris Anne Sanyer posted 09-27-2022
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The next issue of the Journal of Health Administration Education will be available soon. The new issue, Volume 39, Number 1, Summer 2022, will be available by September 30th.
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Nominations for the Filerman, Thompson, and Studer Gratitude Prizes are now open

By Jaime Stephens, CMP, CAE posted 09-27-2022
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Nominations for the 2023 Filerman, Thompson, and Studer Gratitude Prizes are now being accepted. The requirements for each of these prizes may be viewed by clicking on the links below. Note that completed nominations must be received by Monday, October 17, 2022. 2023 Filerman Prize 2023 Thompson Prize 2023 Quint Studer Gratitude Prize If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Lena Dixon at ldixon@aupha.org .
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