FOCUS AND SCOPE
The Applied Health Administration (APPHA) journal focuses on advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of health administration by publishing high-quality original research and review articles. The journal aims to address contemporary challenges in healthcare management and policy, providing a platform for innovative and evidence-based solutions. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Health systems and policy analysis
- Organizational behavior in healthcare settings
- Healthcare delivery models and strategies
- Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Health workforce planning and management
- Financial management and budgeting in healthcare organizations
- Health information technology and data management
- Patient-centered care and engagement
- Health disparities and social determinants of health
- Governance and leadership in healthcare organizations
- Telehealth and digital health innovations
- Health economics and outcomes research
- Public health administration and policy
- Regulatory compliance and accreditation processes
- Community health initiatives and partnerships
- Strategic planning and performance measurement in healthcare
- Crisis management and emergency preparedness in health systems
- Ethical issues in health administration
- Evidence-based practice and decision-making in healthcare
- Health marketing and communications strategies
- Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare teams
- Global health administration and policy challenges
- Health advocacy and policy reform
- Patient flow and operational efficiency in hospitals
- Research methodologies in health administration
In addition to these topics, APPHA welcomes submissions that explore emerging trends and innovative practices in health administration and related fields, ensuring a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to healthcare management and policy.