Associate Director for Curriculum, MHA
Education
Ph.D. – Health Services and Policy, University of Iowa
M.H.A. – Health Services Management, University of Missouri
B.Sc. – Business and Economics, University of Ljubljana
Areas of Expertise
Implementation Science
Quality Improvement
Organizational Theory and Behavior
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
HIV/AIDS
Introduction
Dr. Baloh studies healthcare innovation and quality, chiefly through the lens of implementation science, quality improvement, organizational theory and behavior, and complexity.
Credentials, Accreditations and Awards
2022-2024 Institute for Implementation Science Scholars, Washington University in St. Louis
2021-2022 KL2 Visiting Scholars Program, Stanford University
2019 New Investigator Award, NIAAA
2017 Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship, University of Iowa
Teaching Focus
Dr. Baloh teaches courses on quality of care in health services settings, approaches to manage and improve quality, and implementation of evidence-based practices and other innovations. He draws on insights from adjacent fields, including organizational theory and behavior, innovation, learning, and complexity.
Research Overview
His research focuses on implementation of evidence-based practices and other innovations to improve performance of health services organizations, such as hospitals, substance use disorder treatment programs, pharmacies, and federally qualified health centers. His primary area of interest is examining the role of organizational structures, processes, and strategies in innovation implementation.
Recent Books or Publications
Please view Dr. Baloh’s publications at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/jure.baloh.1/bibliography/public/.
Fun Fact
Dr. Baloh strongly believes social connections are key to career success! Networking can lead to new opportunities, learning, mentorship, and career growth. Make every effort you can to meet with other students, instructors, and professionals in your field. Ask questions and stay curious. And you are welcome to stop by his office at any time!