It can be really inspiring to reading success stories of others who have gone through MHA degree programs. Persons who have gotten anything from a general masters in health administration degree, to a specialized MHA in health informatics degree have benefited greatly from their education. Here are five extremely accomplished executives who owe at least some of their success to the fact that they have MHA degrees:

Mike Boyd

A University of Washington alumnus, Mike Boyd got his MHA in 1979 and is now the CEO and founder of BP Consulting. He started out as an assistant administrator for St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, located in Boise, Idaho and advanced in his career to hold a number of administrative positions, including one as Vice President at Kootenai Medical Center under another UW MHA alum, Joe Morris. In 1999, he decided to start BP Consulting, a rural health care consulting firm that helps hospitals and practices with low budgets in rural areas improve their business and patient care. Boyd has said that his MHA degree changed his entire view of the medical industry, allowing him to meet challenges and make the best decisions for his company and those with whom he’s working. You can see more of his profile at the University of Washington website.

Christopher Durrer

Chris Durrer is currently the Director of the Office of Licensure and Certification for the Virginia Department of Health. He got his MHA degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1977, and has held positions such as CEO of Moore Memorial Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina and President and CEO of Wilson Medical Center and Wilmed Healthcare in Wilson, North Carolina. In his current position, Durrer oversees several state licensing programs, as well as regulatory functions in state healthcare. The VA Department of Health works with all hospitals and health care organizations that receive federal or state funding, so he has a high level of responsibility for programs across the state in his current role. You can read more about him at the VCU website.

Vincent Caponi

With an MHA from Central Michigan University, Vincent Caponi has been able to advance in the health care field for more than thirty years in executive positions such as president and CEO of St. Joseph Hospital in Georgia, CEO of United Memorial Hospital in Michigan, and president and CEO of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Alabama. Today, he is the CEO of St. Vincent Health, a position in which he has served since 1998. In 2007, Ascension Health also named him one of nine Ministry Market Leaders for the state of Indiana. You can read more about him at the SVH website.

Brian Steines

Brian Steines has a joint MBA/MHA from the University of Phoenix, and this degree has helped him get hired in the finance department of Scottsdal Healthcare, where he’s worke since 2007. Previously, he also held positions as Regional CFO for Iasis Healthcare, CEO of Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, and CFO of Maryvale Hospital in Phoenix. His complete profile is available at the SHC website.

Joy Sennett

Joy Sennett is the Director of the Office of Communicable Diseases for the state of Mississippi. She has a joint MS/MHA degree from Mississippi College and has served with the Mississippi Department of Health for over a decade, holding such roles as Director of the Immunization Program. You can see her profile on the Mississippi State website.

Master of Health Admin MHA - Gerontology MHA - Health Education MHA - Health Informatics	University of Phoenix - Obtain your associate, bachelor's or master's degree in Health Administration and management from this online university. Students learn to critically examine and evaluate issues and trends and incorporate the latest theories and contemporary practice applications through their studies. Phoenix also offers MHA specializations in gerontology, health education, and health informatics.
Master of Health Admin Master of Public Health MPA in Health Policy	Walden University - Walden's Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program is a graduate-level online track that emphasizes cutting edge technology and techniques. Numerous health careers should be available to graduates of this program, including jobs available in healthcare supplies, health insurance, health policy, and much more. Walden also offers two other similar degrees: the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in health policy.
Master of Health Admin	Ohio University - Ohio University's online Master of Health Administration degree program can prepare you for leadership positions in health care organizations and systems within the U.S. Course highlights include issues of leadership, finance, health system structures and managed care, ethics and law, maximizing human resources, information and systems use, health policy, and strategic planning and marketing.
MS - Health Admin Master of Public Health MPH - Health Mgmt MS in Gerontology	Capella University - The MS in Health Care Administration degree program offered by Capella is taught entirely online, making it possible for students of the program to continue their work in the healthcare field as they earn credits toward their master's degrees. Topics covered by this program include healthcare policy, finance, law, quality improvement, and more. Capella also offers a Master of Public Health degree, with an option to specialize in health management, as well as an MS in gerontology.
MBA - Healthcare Mgmt	Northeastern University - Northeastern University is a world leader in practice-based education, so their online MBA program in Healthcare Management may be the resource you need to begin a career in health administration. With this program, you can gain a solid foundation in all areas of business enterprise and deepen your knowledge within the healthcare specialization.
MS in Healthcare Mgmt MBA - Healthcare Mgmt MPH - Development MPH - Health Education	Kaplan University - Kaplan graduates who specialize in a master's degree in Health Care Management can pursue positions in doctors' offices, medical and surgical hospitals, home health care, and outpatient centers. You will receive rigorous online training, including assignments, reports, presentations, and group projects all designed to help you develop the savvy and proficiencies you need to find solutions in real-life business situations. Kaplan also offers an MBA in healthcare management as well as Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees in public health program development and health education.
MBA in Healthcare	George Washington University - The George Washington University MBA in Healthcare program is based on the concepts of ethics, global business, and leadership. Within two years, the core program can provide you with the fundamentals of business and management while the electives provide flexibility to craft a program that fits your personal and professional goals and objectives.
MS in Health Admin MS in Health Ethics MS in Health Informatics	Saint Joseph's University - Saint Joseph's University offers master's degrees in healthcare administration, health administration ethics, and health administration informatics. These three programs are specifically tailored to prepare individuals for careers in the management and administrative aspects of healthcare.
MS in Health Admin MSM in Health Admin MS in Health Informatics	University of Maryland University College - The University of Maryland University College offers three master's-level degrees that specialize in healthcare administration: the MS in healthcare administration, the MS in Management (MSM) with a healthcare administration specialization, and the MS in healthcare administration informatics. Each of the three programs is accredited by the MSACS and prepares students for careers in hospital management and healthcare administration.
MS in Health Communication	Boston University - Boston University's MS in health communications degree program is a graduate-level online track that emphasizes communication and marketing within the healthcare field. Students of this program will learn the skills necessary to perform all public relations, marketing, and other communications-related duties as they pertain to a healthcare organization.
MBA - Healthcare Mgmt	American InterContinental University - The MBA in healthcare management degree program offered by American InterContinental University is geared toward preparing students for upper managerial positions in hospitals, health insurance providers, consulting firms, care facilities, and more. With AIU's flexible scheduling, students are able to earn this degree in a little as 12 months.
MA in Health Admin	Bellevue University - The MA in Healthcare Administration degree program at Bellevue University features a curriculum that prepare students to seek a career in the management of health care systems. Coursework in healthcare delivery, finance, ethical and legal issues in healthcare administration, and management makes Bellevue a top choice for students in the field.
MS in Health Admin	New England College - New England College offers an MS in Healthcare Administration that can be completed within two years by taking one course per seven weeks. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare industry leaders and administrators. This degree program is ideal for any individual who is looking to advance his/her medical career and undertake a more managerial role.
MBA in Health Admin Accelerated MBA	Benedictine University - The MBA in Health Administration at Benedictine University prepares students to excel in the business management of the healthcare field. Successful applicants are required to apply and be accepted into both the MPH and MBA programs. The 96 unit credits includes courses in Health Behavior, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health. The program also has an accelerated option.
MBA in Health Mgmt	Colorado Technical University - The Master of Business Administration degree in healthcare management from Colorado Technical University helps students develop the skills required to work within the constraints of ethical, legal, and regulatory guidelines as a health care manager.
MBA Health Mgmt BBA/MBA Health Mgmt	Jones International University - Jones International University offers an MBA in healthcare management (also available as a BBA/MBA dual degree) that helps prepare students for a dynamic leadership role within the healthcare industry. Graduates of this program will be skilled in the areas of strategic management, telemedicine, medical ethics, and more.
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