HMP student services empowers future health admin leaders

In the Department of Health Management and Policy, student affairs plays a vital role in guiding Master of Health Administration (MHA) students. Dr. Gwendolyn Archibald, Director of Student Services and Academic Program Support, is dedicated to supporting students both academically and personally. Published November 14, 2024

Becker’s Health Review names Tyler Ust ‘CEO to know’

Becker’s Health Review has named Tyler Ust (MHA20), CEO of Sanford Health Thief River Falls, to the 2024 edition of its “90 critical access hospital CEO’s to know.” This annual list recognizes leaders who excel in expanding services, recruiting and retaining top providers and building key partnerships to ensure their hospitals remain vital to their communities. Published November 13, 2024

Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic May Have Increased Inequities in Telehealth Utilization

A new study from researchers at the University of Iowa reveals significant disparities in telehealth use for mental health and substance use disorder treatment, particularly among vulnerable populations. Published November 7, 2024

Gadag honored with Outstanding Student Paper award

Congratulations to PhD candidate Khyathi Gadag for receiving the 2024 Kenneth Lutterman Award for Outstanding Student Paper at the APHA conference. Published October 29, 2024

Adrienne’s Circle celebrates 25 years in Bozeman, Montana

In August 2024, eighteen MHA alumni and two MHA current students along with MHA program faculty and staff and College of Public Health Dean Edith Parker, gathered with University of Iowa distinguished alumnus, Janice Reals Ellig, CEO of Ellig Group, in Bozeman, Montana to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her establishing a healthcare management scholarship in honor of her late sister, Adrienne Astolfi Eddins. Published October 24, 2024

Arora comments on health policy issues in the 2024 elections

Kanika Arora, associate professor of health management and policy, joined Iowa Public Radio’s River to River as an expert guest to discuss health policy topics garnering attention in the 2024 elections. (IPR) Published October 23, 2024