O. Elijah Asagbra, PhD, MHA, CPHQ
Associate Professor, Health Services and Information Management
252-744-6180
asagbrao16@ecu.edu
4340P Health Sciences Building
O. Elijah Asagbra received his PhD in Health Services Administration specializing in strategic management from University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a certified professional in healthcare quality and holds a lean six sigma greenbelt for healthcare. His research interests intersect organizational structure and strategy, health information technology, and performance. He is especially interested in issues relating to hospital performance (quality and financial), information technology capabilities that facilitate patient engagement, and population health. He is married and passionate about community involvement and service.
Education
- PhD, Administration – Health Services (Strategic Management concentration), University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2016
- Masters in Healthcare Administration, Georgia Southern University, 2010
- BS, Biochemistry/Chemistry, East Carolina University, 2006
Program Affiliations
- Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management
- Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management
- Graduate Certificate in Health Information Management
Courses Taught
- COHE 6630: Quality Managment in Health Care
- HIMA 4075: Applied Health Services Research
Memberships
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
- American College of Health Executives (ACHE)
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor, Health Services and Information Management, East Carolina University (July 2023-Present)
- Assistant Professor, Health Services and Information Management, East Carolina University (July 2016-June 2023)