Jeffrey P. Harrison

Jeffrey P. Harrison is a Professor of Health Administration at the University of North Florida and previously served as Chair of the Department of Public Health. With 25 years of healthcare experience, he is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker and author of over 46 professional articles and 3 book chapters, including the third edition of Essentials of Strategic Planning in Healthcare (2020).

Education:

• PhD in Health Services Research, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
• MBA, College of William and Mary
• MHA, Medical College of Virginia

Research Interests: Span healthcare policy, strategic planning, organizational performance assessment, decision support systems, and disaster medical response. His work explores the intersection of administrative efficiency and public health outcomes.

Scientific Contributions: Focus on healthcare finance, organizational culture, and policy frameworks. Recent publications analyze accountable care organizations, palliative care partnerships, and efficiency models in for-profit hospitals.

Awards and Recognition:

• Certified Healthcare Executive
• Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives