Gerald L. Glandon, PhD, was president and CEO of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) from 2013 to 2019. AUPHA is a global network of colleges, universities, faculty members, and other individuals and organizations dedicated to improving healthcare delivery through excellence in healthcare management and policy education. Previously, Dr. Glandon was professor and chair of the Department of Health Services Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During his tenure, the department experienced rapid growth through expanded enrollment (both undergraduate and graduate), new program development, increased research funding, and international ventures. Dr. Glandon’s primary research interests are technology evaluation (especially information technology), the economics of aging, patient and physician satisfaction, and the assessment of organizational performance. He has received numerous grants as principal investigator and co–principal investigator, including funding from government and private organizations. He has published articles in such journals as JAMA, the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, Medical Care, Hospital and Health Services Administration, and Health Services Research, as well as numerous books and book chapters.

Books published by Health Administration Press:

Information Technology for Healthcare Managers, Ninth Edition