Interested in health management, health policy, or health services research? The Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) at Penn State prepares students to be the health care leaders of tomorrow. Our Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree prepares students for the complexities they will face in health services management, one of the fastest growing management occupations. Our Ph.D. program develops intellectual leaders who will produce important new insights through research on health policy, health care organizations and population health. Our undergraduate program develops graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values appropriate for beginning a career in health management or health policy or for graduate education in public health, health policy, health law, health services research, and other health-related and clinical fields.
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Grant-writing seminars aim to help health care organizations
The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health will be hosting four upcoming training sessions throughout Pennsylvania on grant-writing basics for organizations in the health care industry. Health care providers and community-based organizations are invited to attend one of the sessions to learn more about how to write an effective grant proposal. continued >>
Seasoned health care manager/executive joins Penn State faculty
Joseph Dionisio has joined the Department of Health Policy and Administration as professor of practice and director of external relations and master of health administration (M.H.A.) professional development. He comes to Penn State after spending more than thirty-five years in health care financial management, including seven years as president and CEO of New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. continued >>
On-the-job injuries hurt home health care industry
Training can alleviate some of the pain that occupational injuries bring to the long-term care industry, according to Penn State researchers. The study looked at injuries among home health aides. "In our research, we saw a cascading effect," said Dr. Deirdre McCaughey, assistant professor of health policy and administration. "Employees who had no training or did not believe their training prepared them well had more injuries. Those employees were also much less likely than non-injured employees to recommend their organization as a place at which to work or seek services." continued >>
Master of Health Administration student named ESPN Academic All-American
David Lutz, a Master of Health Administration student and pitcher for Penn State's men's baseball team, was named to ESPN The Magazine's Academic All-America Third Team. Lutz, who maintains a 3.84 grade-point average, led Penn State in innings pitched and earned-run average (ERA) in 2010. He also holds the Big Ten records for single-season and career appearances. continued >>
Health care reform expected to expand job opportunities
The health care reform legislation passed in March is expected to expand insurance to cover 30 million more people, which will open up job opportunities in the field of health care administration. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) at Penn State are designed to prepare students for these future leadership roles, and the department is finding ways to adapt its curriculum to address the forthcoming changes. continued >>
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University Park, PA 16802-6500
Phone: 814-863-2900
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