1st Place
Columbia University
NAHSE CASE COMPETITION
Where future healthcare leaders solve real challenges with strategy and purpose
The NAHSE Case Competition gives students and emerging professionals the opportunity to apply critical thinking, present innovative solutions, and showcase leadership in a dynamic environment built for growth, visibility, and impact.
Launched in 1996 as an expansion of the National Association of Health Services Executives scholarship program, the Everett V. Fox Student Case Analysis and Presentation Competition stands as one of NAHSE’s premier academic and leadership development initiatives.
The competition strengthens analytical thinking, executive communication, and the ability to deliver clear, persuasive recommendations, skills essential for leadership in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
COMPETITION OVERVIEW
A case-based experience designed to connect classroom learning with real-world healthcare strategy, operations, and executive decision-making.
What it builds
Analytical thinking, executive communication, and the ability to deliver clear, persuasive recommendations.
Who participates
Graduate programs in Health Administration, Business Administration, and Public Health form teams of one to three students.
Each year, approximately 25–30 student teams are selected and provided with a unique, real-world case study reflecting the diverse operational, financial, strategic, and policy challenges facing a healthcare organization.
Receive the Case
Teams are provided with background, data sets, and contextual facts to analyze.
Analyze the Situation
Students evaluate options and build thoughtful, data-driven solutions.
Present Clearly
Teams deliver actionable recommendations aligned to the case objectives.
It is where theory meets practice and where emerging leaders prove they are ready for the challenge.
2025 WINNERS
Celebrating the top-performing teams from the most recent Everett V. Fox Case Competition.
2nd Place
University of Michigan
3rd Place
UNC Chapel Hill
Sponsored by: Kaiser Permanente
PAST WINNERS
A quick look at recent winning institutions from previous case competition years.
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COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
Leaders and committee members supporting the Everett V. Fox Case Competition.
Chair
Michaila Dix, MHA
Co-Chair
Randy Johnnicon, MHA
Committee Members
Ashley Kane
Dejan Coles
Favor Oka Spann
Kelly Page
Malik Williams
Rihanna Shabuz
Tiger Lamb
Ashley Salih
Dinah Mulan
Jamar Powell
Michaela Dix
Randy Johnson-Tier
CONTACT US
Questions about participation, timelines, sponsorship, or committee involvement? Reach the Case Competition team.