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No surprise that this Mason student is doing big things for health care policy

Shayla Brown — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:04:31 +0000

No surprise that this Mason student is doing big things for health care policy Shayla Brown Wed, 12/14/2022 - 12:04

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Exploring All Facets of Health Care

Mary Cunningham — Fri, 20 May 2022 15:27:53 +0000

Exploring All Facets of Health Care Mary Cunningham Fri, 05/20/2022 - 11:27

2022 HAP graduate Nadia Anderson aids in the search for what makes comprehensive care possible

When asked to describe what they associate the words "health care" with, most people would identify nurses or doctors. Not everyone would picture the individuals behind the scenes who make care delivery possible, health administrators. Nadia Anderson, a 2022 Health Administration with a concentration in Health Systems Management graduate, intends to become a health care administrator and improve patients’ experiences. Despite her initial plans to become a nurse or doctor a life-changing discovery altered her original path into the health care field.

“Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted to go into the medical field, either as a nurse or a doctor. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with cancer as a teenager that I reevaluated that desire. After going through treatment for many years, I did not really feel comfortable with the clinical side of things,” said Anderson. “It was soon after that I learned about health administration, which was more behind the scenes, and focused more on the organizing, planning, and managing skills that I excel in. This career option allowed me to still be in the medical field, but contribute in a different way.”

The Future of Comprehensive Care

She aims to become a health care administrator, who ensures smooth delivery of health services in hospitals, nursing homes, and anywhere that serves the medical needs of communities. Doctors, nurses, and health care administrators all coordinate to meet the diverse needs of patients within these care settings.

As with anyone working in a health care position, Anderson wants to provide the best care for her patients and recognizes that might include undiscovered technology.

Anderson is currently working as an intern on a project with the bioengineering students at the Inova Health and Vascular Institute for a partnered initiative between the College’s Department of Health Administration and Policy and the Volgenau School of Engineering’s Department of Biomedical Engineering to conduct research studying the ways technology can be more effectively used in health care delivery.

"[Bioengineering and health care administration] are two very different things. The one common goal is to contribute to the medical field, working with other disciplines to ensure efficient and effective patient care,” Anderson said about why she took an interest in bioengineering.

Bioengineering, also known as biomedical engineering, is the study of how engineering tools and technology can increase efficacy in health care. This ﬁeld uses research-based approaches and computation to solve problems in biology and medicine.

As an intern, Anderson has had the opportunity to witness how these two different disciplines work together. “I really enjoyed working in an interdisciplinary group, learning how the bioengineering side and the health administration side of the field interact,” said Anderson. “My role as a liaison between the bioengineering project teams and medical professionals was something that I found helpful and a great introduction to communication within the medical field.”

When questioned about what she is optimistic for in the future of health care, Anderson said, “I am hopeful for health systems being able to provide seamless, comprehensive care for patients.”

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Michelle Vassallo Honored as CHHS Alumna of the Year

John Brandon Cantrell — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:43:25 +0000

Michelle Vassallo Honored as CHHS Alumna of the Year John Brandon C… Tue, 04/19/2022 - 16:43

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Master of Health Administration alumna led effort to get 100,000 people vaccinated in just 53 days.

When faced with fighting an unfamiliar and contagious virus, Mason alumna Michelle Vassallo rose to the occasion. Vassallo led a team of infectious disease prevention specialists, physicians, pharmacists, and researchers at Inova Health System to develop and execute a plan to distribute 100,000 vaccines in just 53 days. To do this, Vassallo and her team of nearly 30 public health professionals reimagined how their hospital system could fight the pandemic while keeping everyone's safety top of mind. The team reevaluated many components of the hospital system, such as establishing trusted communication channels for patients seeking information on vaccines and redesigning their treatment centers to accommodate a large number of socially-distanced patients. The team also faced ethical considerations when determining which groups would receive the vaccination first based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

In recognition of her achievements and contributions, Vassallo has been named the 2022 College of Health and Human Services Alumna of the Year.

Vassallo began her career as a registered nurse at Inova. Having graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she advanced in her career by accepting nursing leadership positions at Inova. As a graduate of Mason’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, Vassallo not only learned about health systems, she also learned about leadership and problem-solving. This knowledge served her well in her current role as vice president, clinical platform service line at Inova.

"It's very humbling," Vassallo said on being named the CHHS Alumna of the Year. "The work I am being acknowledged for is something that has saved my life, my family, and all the people I interact with. I can't imagine there will be something else that impactful to my community and the people I care about as that endeavor was."

The process of reworking how the hospital system would operate in the wake of the pandemic required Vassallo to hone her leadership abilities and work with a group of interdisciplinary professionals on critical projects in just a short amount of time.

"Everybody took on a different role and chipped in,” Vassallo said. “We had to fall back on the fundamentals of what are the right ways to engage, influence, and empower team members to make the decisions that are right in the moment. You, as a leader, had to pivot kind of moment by moment based on what the needs were of the situation."

Despite the challenges faced, Vassallo and her team embraced the adversity through strong leadership, organization, and trust in one another.

"We took the opportunity to function well as a system in a way that we never had before," Vassallo said. "We were able to quickly make decisions that were very important to patient care and for team member safety. It was hard work, long hours, and difficult times, but it was also incredibly inspiring and motivating. It's affected our work in a positive way as we have moved through the pandemic."

Vassallo said that the training she received in the MHA program had particularly helped her lead others through the pandemic. Having a clinical background as a nurse and experience in hospital system operations, she saw an MHA degree as a way to develop further her understanding of business management and leadership. These skills resulted in saving many lives through the successful vaccination outreach.

"Almost every class was applicable to this crisis," Vassallo said. "I really think the best benefit was that [the MHA program] gave a broad foundation of knowledge for theory, for business, for leadership skills themselves. The leadership principles and those foundation elements were important to lean back on. When you have a moment to breathe, you can think about them and do them a little more purposefully, and then in the times of crisis, you're just glad you have that muscle memory."

When asked what advice Vassallo would give to graduating CHHS seniors, she encouraged new graduates to pursue assignments that can advance their exposure in their organization, even if the tasks are not a part of their job description.

"The best advice is if someone asks you to do something, it's because they think you're going to be successful and you can do it," Vassallo said. "So, take that opportunity and have confidence in yourself and take that stretch assignment or project because you never know where it will lead you. I think that has been the number one key to my success."

Vassallo was honored as the CHHS Alumna at the Year in April during the Honoring Mason Nurses event. The School of Nursing invites all faculty, staff, students, and alumni to join the celebration. She will also be given the CHHS Distinguished Alumni Award at Mason's Celebration of Distinction on October 21. Learn more here.

Rising Health Leaders at Mason Cultivated Leadership Skills by Organizing Annual Symposium

John Brandon Cantrell — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:10:44 +0000

Rising Health Leaders at Mason Cultivated Leadership Skills by Organizing Annual Symposium John Brandon C… Thu, 04/07/2022 - 09:10

Mason student group hosted a successful networking event for students in the DMV area.

As president of Rising Health Care Leaders at Mason (RHLM), Akshaya Chinnathevar Ramesh’s main goal for the 2022 RHLM Spring Symposium was to help other students make connections that will benefit their future careers as health care leaders. Along the way, she also strengthened her own leadership skills. The Symposium gave students from Mason and neighboring universities opportunities to strengthen their professional relationships and learn from local professionals on critical topics affecting today’s health care industry.

Chinnathevar Ramesh, a student in the Master of Health Administration program, led the RHLM leadership team to create a successful spring event. In addition to Chinnathevar Ramesh, the RHLM leadership includes Diba Osmanzada, Karan Khushal, Veronica Desper, and Kirstyn Nero.

Chinnathevar Ramesh aspired to become the RHLM president so she could help fellow students accelerate their futures careers through additional support and networking opportunities.

“I know what it is like to struggle beginning [a new program], being confused, and not knowing where to start,” Chinnathevar Ramesh said. “That is when the RHLM Symposium helped me and gave me the needed guidance, which inspired me [to join RHLM]. I felt the need to be a part of RHLM and help students looking for career opportunities like me. I also wanted to take the organization forward by adding my strengths and values.”

To ensure a successful day of networking and professional development, RHLM members spent over five months organizing and planning the event, which involved outreach, event promotion, and partnering with the National Center of Health Education to determine the panel topics. The event reached registration capacity within three days of the registration opening.

Over 120 people attended the Symposium, which included three-panel presentations from the area’s leading experts in health management on crisis management, implicit bias, and emotional intelligence and two resume review sessions for students preparing to enter the health care field. The event also featured the announcement of two services awards, including an alumni honorarium.

In the spirit of helping others, RHLM donated the extra food from the event to local housing shelters.

For Chinnathevar Ramesh, the opportunity to lead others throughout the planning process was a new experience that strengthened her skill set as a leader.

“Empathy is something I always value and believe is a must-have of any leadership,” said Chinnathevar Ramesh. “I got to know my team and the situation around them, and I learned to be more empathetic of the happenings and other individuals.”

The experience also helped her improve skills relating to active listening, accountability, and making strategic decisions.

“I felt like I had a crash course of my strategic management course,” said Chinnathevar Ramesh. “Strategic thinking and decision-making are two skills that have gone up a level from this experience.”

Chinnathevar Ramesh plans to apply the skills she obtained throughout her involvement in the health administration program and as the RHLM president to work in strategic management and operations, with the goal of becoming a chief operating officer of a company one day.

For students interested in joining RHLM, the group encourages students from any program to get involved. “We are the most active academic organization, and if any student thinks ‘I am not sure of what to do next about my career or where to begin,’ RHLM will be their guiding light,” Chinnathevar Ramesh said.

Learn more about RHLM here.

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Capstone Practicum Helps MHA Alumni Provide Better Results for Patients

John Brandon Cantrell — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:46:34 +0000

Capstone Practicum Helps MHA Alumni Provide Better Results for Patients John Brandon C… Mon, 03/21/2022 - 10:46

MHA alumni credit their capstone internship and research experiences with preparing them for their careers in health administration.

Winter MHA 2021 capstone practicum students.

For students who want to solve real-world health care problems like helping a hospital system create a disaster management plan or developing a security plan for a location health department, Mason’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) in Health Systems Management program is the place to practice and gain those skills with guidance from professionals.

Whether in person or online, the MHA program culminates in a real-world capstone practicum project where students solve a health care problem for an organization or company they are interested in, all with the guidance of a preceptor who is a professional in the field. Projects have included improving a COVID-19 testing and vaccination initiative, creating an improved patient intake plan, creating a strategy to reduce falls at a senior living facility, identifying the impact a hurricane had on suicides in Puerto Rico, and developing an online dashboard for a medical center, among others.

Recent alumni from the program agree that the capstone, which comes at the end of two years of coursework, and the program provided them with well-rounded health care skills that have helped them succeed in their careers.

“My capstone project taught me to be confident in my skills. I knew my perceived worth at my place of employment already so chose to do my project at a different location. Meeting new people, networking, and collaborating to produce a project that was centered on their needs helped me realize that I can step out of my comfort zone and still be successful,” said Kathy Hubbard, MHA ’21, whose project assessed injury prevention at a retirement community.

The field-based capstone practicum provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned in class and through faculty collaboration to key health care executives while conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to inform an executive decision regarding a complex problem.

"The most important lesson I learned from my capstone is to ask ‘why’ and strive for better results for our patients and providers."

Jake Rodriguez, MHA '21

“The most important lesson I learned from my capstone is to ask ‘why’ and strive for better results for our patients and providers. I was able to completely change the way my team outreaches to patients and leveraged the data analysis in the project to improve the accuracy of our patient panel attribution, greatly improving our cost of care metrics,” said Jake Rodriguez, MHA ’21. For his capstone, Rodriguez’s looked at a health care system’s highest cost “unengaged” patients to improve preventative health outcomes and the total cost of care.

Jake Rodriguez, MHA '21, discusses his practicum project.

Capstone projects can help students prepare for their future jobs, and sometimes lead to a job after graduation. The projects always provide students with growth, development, and help them learn something new about health care or their desired specialty.

“The capstone opened my eyes to the world of data analytics and its critical role in the health care setting. [I developed] a relentless determination and will to seek out and create opportunities for professional development and personal enhancement,” said Rehan Saeed, who now works at his dream job as a staff consultant at Federal Advisory Partners.

Experienced Preceptors, Supportive Networks

From hospitals, health care clinics, and private practices to government agencies and departments of health, preceptors mentor students in all types of health care facilities and organizations in the private and public sectors. Each student identifies a mentor to help guide them to create a worthwhile project for the host organization and the student and support the student in their research.

“My preceptor was an experienced Registered Nurse (RN). She helped prepare me by giving me opportunities to ask questions but then challenged me to answer them through reflection. This was important to me because I truly believe there is more value in presenting a solution than a question in many circumstances,” said Hubbard, currently the RN Clinical Supervisor for the Internal Medicine Department at Eastern Virginia Medical School. “In health care, we know what the problems are, we have asked all the questions before and done the research again and again. Like the MHA program, my preceptor instilled in me a sense of urgency to create and implement the solutions to the problems we identified.”

Preceptors have included administrators at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Office of Strategic Policy, Mason and Partners Clinic, Sunrise Senior Living, National Institutes of Health, Medical University of South Carolina, Kaiser Permanente, Maryland Department of Health, and Healthcare Sustainability and Relief Effort, and many more.

Career-Ready and Always Learning

Kathy Hubbard, MHA '21 presents her practicum research findings.

“The work I did throughout the MHA program triggered my interest in a career change toward consulting. I had always worked in administrative roles – HR, business management, operations. The capstone work pushed me harder toward the career change and I ultimately decided to ask for a position as a consultant [at my current company],” said Sara Hodgson, who is a double Mason alumna with an MHA and a Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management. Hodgson is a partner at The Moran Company, a health care research and consulting firm. “It is a complete career switch, but one I am glad I made and perhaps would not have made (or been qualified for) without working through the MHA program and my capstone project.”

The MHA program and its capstone practicum prepare students to thrive in the field of health care as administrators in a variety of roles. Students leave the program ready to take on the challenges of health equity and the health care system.

“The best thing that I learned from my capstone is that there is still work to be done. Health care is an industry that is constantly evolving,” said Jose Vazquez, who currently works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He aims to be a health care administrator within the federal health care system. “Also, I learned that adaptability has to be crucial for health care professionals because in times of crisis we have to respond and provide concrete solutions to deliver the best care possible.”

And Mason students are prepared and excited to do the work.

Learn more about Mason’s on-campus MHA program. Learn more about Mason’s online MHA program.

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HEP Magazine: Dr. Alicia Hong Discusses Research on Hepatitis B Awareness for Korean Americans

eander6 — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:35:07 +0000

HEP Magazine: Dr. Alicia Hong Discusses Research on Hepatitis B Awareness for Korean Americans eander6 Thu, 03/10/2022 - 11:35

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Mapping a Career in Health Care Consulting

John Brandon Cantrell — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:08:30 +0000

Mapping a Career in Health Care Consulting John Brandon C… Tue, 01/25/2022 - 17:08

Mason Alumna’s capstone project led to a career at Booz Allen Hamilton

Nhien Ho reflects on how her experience at Mason prepared her for a career as a health care consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Mason alumna Nhien Ho always hoped to apply the skills she learned in the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program to help others—and now she is. She mapped a path to her dream by pursuing a capstone practicum project that allowed her to work toward her goal of expanding health services to those in need. In turn, she gained the needed experience to work with health care organizations across the country as a health care consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton after graduating in 2020.

"I pursued an MHA degree because I was interested in doing meaningful work to provide better availability, accessibility, and affordability in health care, and I was able to pursue [those goals] through many opportunities from the program and my professors," Nhien Ho said. "Through the assistance of Dr. Alison Cuellar, I was able to work on a project that centered on analyzing population health for those affected by COVID-19."

Navigating population health data

For her capstone practicum project, she worked with Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS), a local nonprofit organization that provides essential resources to families in need. NVFS works with the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program to process applications for families seeking funding through local COVID Support Act funds.

Nhien Ho analyzed population health data from local COVID Support Act funds to identify the characteristics of families who applied for funding, as well as the average time it took families to complete the application and the successful completion rates. Then, she created a population health map of applicant, census poverty, and race data to determine if funds reached individuals who live in areas with the most significant social and health needs. With her research findings, she also advised the NVFS leadership team on increasing outreach initiatives to ensure funding is accessible and attainable for those most in need of support.

"Put yourself out there and apply to positions that fit your passion," said Nhien Ho. "Leverage the experiences and education that you have had, and emphasize your transferable skills and the soft skills that you have demonstrated in your previous work."

Discovering new career opportunities

She believes the experience working with the NVFS leadership team, analyzing health data sets, and learning new skills made her stand out as an applicant when applying for the health care consultant position.

"I was able to leverage my experience working with clients and analyzing health data sets along with my education in quality improvement initiatives and strategic alignment to really speak on the qualifications that [Booz Allen Hamilton] had for the position," said Nhien Ho.

The process of creating a population health map required Nhien Ho to quickly learn new analytic software, such as Tableau, Stata, Lucid Chart, and Social Explorer, to outline the areas that received relief funding. In December 2020, she received a Population Health Analytics Award from the Department of Health Administration and Policy to acknowledge her quality of research and dedication to learning new skills throughout her practicum project.

"Nhien was an outstanding student and did an amazing job on her practicum wherein she conducted an 'Analysis of Covid Support Funds Provided by Northern Virginia Family Service,'" said Alison Cuellar, professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy as well as Ho's preceptor. "NVFS was thrilled with her extensive data and geographic analyses."

Guiding others to pursue their passions

Nhien Ho said that the skills she learned in health informatics, strategic management, and quality improvement prepared her to complete the practicum project successfully. Her practicum project also provided insight into new ways she could help individuals with her master's degree in health administration.

"My practicum experience brought [my attention to] a different area of health care administration that I was not aware of: health data analysis," said Nhien Ho. "This helped me understand the range of options I had for my career. I could make an influence in health care in many different ways, from clinical management and quality improvement to data analysis."

As a proud Mason alumna, she encourages College of Health and Human Services' students to explore their passions in their program and apply for positions related to their goals for entering the health care field.

"Put yourself out there and apply to positions that fit your passion," said Nhien Ho. "Leverage the experiences and education that you have had, and emphasize your transferable skills and the soft skills that you have demonstrated in your previous work."

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Wide Open eats: Health Administration Alumna Brianna Graham writes about fatphobia and the evolution of the ideal body type.

eander6 — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:13:36 +0000

Wide Open eats: Health Administration Alumna Brianna Graham writes about fatphobia and the evolution of the ideal body type. eander6 Wed, 01/19/2022 - 13:13

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Study Shows Community Health Worker State Regulations are Associated with Greater Adoption of Occupational Standards

John Brandon Cantrell — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:46:58 +0000

Study Shows Community Health Worker State Regulations are Associated with Greater Adoption of Occupational Standards John Brandon C… Wed, 12/15/2021 - 09:46

New study by Jones and Maddox finds relationship between Community Health Worker employment trends and state policy changes

P.J. Maddox

In a newly published study, Research Manager Tammie M. Jones and Chair of the Health Administration and Policy Department P.J. Maddox studied the relationship between Community Health Worker (CHW) state regulations (such as state certifications) and the adoption of standard roles, skills, and qualities by employers in select states. The mixed-method study found that states with CHW certification programs have a higher number of employers who adopt occupational standards set by state and professional organizations. “Wide adoption of such [occupational] standards may improve recognition of the CHW workforce as a valuable resource in addressing the needs of high-need and marginalized groups,” says Maddox. The cross-state and employer adoption of standard CHW regulations that include definitive roles, skills, and qualities may also reduce role confusion and ensure that CHWs are most available to those who need them.

Tammie M. Jones

“Community knowledge, shared life experiences, and relationships built on trust enable CHWs to address root causes of health issues in ways traditional health systems often fall short,” says Jones. “Employment of CHWs is increasing to provide culturally competent care, address the social determinants of health, and improve access to health and social services for members of traditionally underserved communities.”

CHW is a general term for frontline public health workers with deep knowledge and understanding of the community they serve. Their relationship with the community allows them to serve as a link to health and social services and improve the quality and understanding of those services. CHWs play an increasingly important role in community-based health care. Job titles, education, and experience vary for CHWs. They provide a range of services to educate their community and facilitate access to health and social services, including outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

In addition to Jones and Maddox, research assistants Alex Schulte, Suhashini Ramanathan, Meron Assefa, and Srilatha Rebala contributed to the study. Ramanathan, Assefa, and Rebala are graduates of the MS in Health Informatics program. Associate Professor Janusz Wojtusiak and Professor Panagiota Kitsantis, both of the Health Administration and Policy Department, provided expert guidance in methods used for natural language processing and statistical analysis. Funding was provided by the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation.

“Evaluating the association of state regulation of community health workers on adoption of standard roles, skills, and qualities by employers in select states: a mixed methods study” was published in BMC Human Resources Health in December 2021.

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President and CEO of Inova Health System Shares Leadership Insights with Mason's Master of Health Administration Students

John Brandon Cantrell — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:25:07 +0000

President and CEO of Inova Health System Shares Leadership Insights with Mason's Master of Health Administration Students John Brandon C… Wed, 12/08/2021 - 14:25

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J. Stephen Jones Encourages the Next Generation of Health Care Executives to Lead with Purpose

Master of Health Administration students enjoyed the opportunity to network with Jones following the presentation.

Master of Health Administration (MHA) students recently had the opportunity to speak with J. Stephen Jones, president and CEO of Inova Health System, one of Virginia’s largest hospital systems. Jones shared his leadership philosophy and advice with MHA students as part of the HAP 704 Executive Speaker Series, where students meet highly-respected leaders in the industry.

"All of you have chosen to pursue leadership," Jones says before sharing his perspective on the role leaders play in health care organizations.

"Leadership is usually not what people think it is," says Jones. "It's not about having power or being the boss. Leadership is about getting others to achieve something they wouldn't naturally do—or do as well—on their own; It's having an impact and making something happen that wouldn't have happened at all."

Chadwick Smith, medical director of a leading health system and online MHA student, values the Executive Speaker Series as an opportunity to learn from health executives like Jones. "Dr. Jones' discussion brought home the real-world importance of all the topics we have discussed during the past six weeks," says Smith. "I cannot think of any better presentation than the one tonight to emphasize the importance of communication, leadership, and teams in health care administration."

Nafis Labib, MHA student, found Jones' presentation highly relevant to his career goals. "One of the points that resonated the most was [the importance of] having credibility," says Labib. "My priority is to build up credibility as a health care leader so that I can impact the health care policies in my home country of Bangladesh for the better."

Jones discussed his leadership philosophy from his experience leading one of Virginia's largest health systems.

Students left the presentation feeling motivated to implement the advice they received from Jones after meeting with him.

"Dr. Jones emphasized having a leadership philosophy that inspires others to action," says Maria Uriyo, instructional assistant professor and MHA online coordinator in the Health Administration and Policy (HAP) department. "This is possible by recognizing teamwork is not about 'me' but 'we' and that successful leaders serve."

Jones' presentation was followed by a question and answer session, which generated a range of discussion topics. Students were interested in learning more about overcoming leadership challenges surrounding COVID, building credibility through education and work experience, and managing the increasing use of telehealth and ambulatory care by health care systems.

Jones' presentation concluded the HAP 704 Executive Speaker Series for the fall 2021 semester. The series gave MHA students opportunities to network with prominent health care executives throughout the semester and discover new perspectives from the speaker’s vast experience in the health administration field.

Thank you to Jones and all of this semester's guest speakers for investing time to speak with our MHA students and continuing Mason's ongoing relationship with local health care organizations. Visit the HAP 704 Executive Series web page for a complete list of this semester's speakers.

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