Dear AUPHA Members,
As 2024 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for the strides our community has made this year. On behalf of the AUPHA Board of Directors and staff, we wish you a joyful holiday season and thank you for your ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare management and policy education.
This year has been a remarkable one for AUPHA. Together, we’ve achieved significant milestones:
- The Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida, brought us together to exchange ideas, network, and celebrate our shared mission.
- Engaging workshops and forums like the Academic Program and Practitioner Workshop at ACHE and the Academic Forum at HIMSS fostered collaboration across academia and practice.
- The continued success of the Art of Teaching Institute (ATI) and the launch of the ATI certificate have elevated teaching excellence in our field.
- We proudly introduced the Leadership Academy, offering new opportunities to grow the next generation of leaders.
- And the Board has embarked on important foundational work for AUPHA’s next Strategic Plan, setting a course for 2025 and beyond.
Looking ahead, we need your voice to help shape AUPHA’s future. We recently distributed a membership survey, and your insights are critical to inform our strategic planning process. Whether you’re a frequent participant in AUPHA’s offerings or someone who’s less engaged, your feedback matters. We also ask that you encourage your colleagues to participate—every perspective strengthens our shared vision.
As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear our success stems from the dedication of our incredible members. Your passion fuels AUPHA’s mission to inspire and advance excellence in healthcare management and policy education.
Thank you for being part of this vibrant community. We wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season and look forward to an exciting 2025 together!
Warm regards,
Cathleen Erwin, PhD, MBA
AUPHA Board Chair
Dan Gentry, PhD, MHA
AUPHA President and CEO