Upsilon Phi Delta () is the national

academic An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, ...

honor society for students in

healthcare administration Health administration, healthcare administration, healthcare management or hospital management is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networ ...

in the

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. The organization was formed in 1965 to further the profession of

health administration Health administration, healthcare administration, healthcare management or hospital management is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networks ...

and the professional competence and dedication of its members. It is administered by the

Association of University Programs in Health Administration The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) is a non-profit organization of university-based educational programs, faculty, practitioners, and health care provider organizations. It works to improve the delivery of hea ...

. The name of the society is derived from the

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words for "health," "care," and "administration." Its official colors are crimson red and cobalt blue and its official flower is the

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