The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) is a global network of colleges, universities, faculty, individuals and organizations dedicated to the improvement of healthcare delivery through excellence in healthcare management and health policy education. Our mission is to foster excellence and innovation in healthcare management and health policy education and scholarship, and promote the value of university-based management education for leadership roles in the health sector. It is the only non-profit entity of its kind that works to improve the delivery of health services – and thus the health of citizens – throughout the world by educating professional managers and leaders at the entry level. AUPHA's membership includes the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs in health administration and policy education in the United States, Canada, and around the world. Its faculty and individual members represent more than 300 colleges and universities.