O. Elijah Asagbra

O. Elijah Asagbra, PhD, MHA, CPHQ, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Services and Information Management at East Carolina University (ECU). He specializes in strategic management, health IT, and hospital performance. He teaches courses in quality management and health services research, and holds certifications in healthcare quality and Lean Six Sigma.

• Education: PhD in Health Services Administration (Strategic Management concentration) from University of Alabama at Birmingham (2016), MHA from Georgia Southern University (2010), BS in Biochemistry/Chemistry from ECU (2006)

His research focuses on organizational design, health IT capabilities for patient engagement, and population health outcomes. He is affiliated with programs in Health Services Management, Health Informatics, and graduate certificates in health-related fields.

Professional memberships include AUPHA, ACHE, APHA, and NAHQ. He has been with ECU since 2016, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor in 2023.