Challenges and Opportunities Facing Health Administration Practice and Education. (Perspective)‪.‬

This article focuses on three interrelated themes. First, I address five major challenges that leaders in the practice community are facing today. These challenges have a direct relevance for those of us in the academic community. Second, I outline five key qualities that practicing leaders are looking for when selecting new health administration graduates to join their organizations. Responding to the interests and needs of these leaders is one of the academic community's basic responsibilities. Third, I highlight opportunities for our health administration programs and faculties to partner with the practice community and to reexamine research efforts. FIVE CHALLENGES FOR HEALTHCARE LEADERS