Putting people first in health care management
Marvin O’Quinn (MHA ’79) has had a 40-year career in health care management which includes leading strategy and operations for hospitals across the globe. His north star has always been the people.
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Burnout, staffing, and stress: New analysis shows why emergency nurses are leaving their jobs
A new research analysis co-led by University of Washington doctoral candidate Taryn Amberson finds that burnout and poor working conditions have become the leading reasons emergency nurses are leaving their jobs — a sharp shift from just a few years ago, when better pay and career advancement were the main drivers of turnover.
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MHIHIM program to adopt updated program schedule
The University of Washington’s Master of Health Informatics and Health Information Management (MHIHIM) program will update its program schedule beginning with the Autumn 2026 cohort. Synchronous class sessions will meet five Saturdays each quarter, online or in-person. In addition, students will attend a weekly webinar each Thursday evening.
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Bridging gaps in cancer care
“Achieving equity in cancer care requires more than new therapies,” said Tom. “It means tackling the everyday barriers related to race, culture, and language that too many patients still encounter.”
HSEED Award and Student Funding
Established by the Department of Health Systems and Population Health in 2016, the HSEED Award celebrates students who show outstanding potential to lead and innovate in public health and health services. It honors those who have overcome personal, educational, or systemic barriers—such as financial hardship, disability, veteran status, limited access to education, or other life circumstances—and who are committed to making a difference in their communities.