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AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.

Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

Health Law

Pain Clinic CEO Faced 20 Years for Making Patients ‘Human Pin Cushions.’ He Got 18 Months.

Brett Kelman

Federal prosecutors sought the maximum prison sentence for a healthcare executive convicted of fraud; however, a lighter sentence was granted because of the executive's age and health.

Strategic Perspective

The Ongoing Need for Physician Leaders

Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Tom Rossi

Tom Rossi discusses the growing interest in physician leadership, necessary preparation, effective leadership development programs, challenges faced by rural hospitals, and strategies for enhancing leadership skills.

Self-Control

Prevalence and Incidence of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MHA, CPE, FACHE, FASA, FAAPL

Sexual misconduct is underreported, yet data shows a high prevalence, especially among women. In healthcare, nurses and female medical students face significant harassment, with many incidents going unreported due to fear of retaliation. Effective interventions and safe reporting environments are crucial to reducing these behaviors.

SoundPractice

The Art of Suffering: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Clark

Jennifer K. Clark, MD

Join us and delve into the profound topic of suffering in healthcare. As an allopathic physician specializing in internal medicine, pediatrics, hospice, and palliative care, Clark’s journey from the bedside to the boardroom has been dedicated to healing, education, and innovation. Now, she fosters a compassionate learning environment for students and professionals interested in community-based end-of-life care.

Economics

Part Time, Full Reward: Reasons to Consider Cutting Back Your Hours

Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

The article discusses the rising trend of part-time work among physicians, highlighting benefits like work-life balance and reduced burnout, while dispelling myths about career commitment and income.

Technology Integration

Want to Use AI as a Career Coach? Use These Prompts

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

This article shows you how you can use gen AI tools for career coaching, with practical prompts and strategies to maximize your experience, learnings, and success.

New Book

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies

Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MBA, MHA, CPE, FAAPL, FACHE, FASA

A comprehensive guide that explores sexual misconduct in healthcare, offering historical context, case studies, and preventative strategies.

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies

Financial Management

Preparing to Consider Private Equity Affiliation

Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA

Medical practices should thoroughly understand private equity transactions before considering affiliation. This includes learning PE deal structures, evaluating all options, and defining clear goals. Challenges include control loss and value division. Practices must analyze if PE is suitable, assess advisory services, and determine consensus and key objectives.

Humility

The Power of Mattering at Work

Zach Mercurio

Quiet quitting, the Great Resignation, chronically low engagement numbers, increasing numbers of labor disputes, demands for equity and dignity in the workplace—business leaders have been warily watching these trends for years and fighting each fire separately. But the trends continue, because leaders are missing the underlying problem that connects these symptoms: Many employees don’t feel that they matter to their employers, bosses, and colleagues.

Strategic Perspective

Interview Questions (and Desired Answers) for BHC Position Applicants

Kent A. Corso, PsyD, BCBA-D, Christopher L. Hunter, PhD, ABPP, Owen J. Dahl, MBA, FACHE, LSSMBB, Gene A. Kallenberg, MD, Lesley Manson, PsyD

Ideal BHC candidates should recognize issues with the specialty model of care, emphasize improving access, and show flexibility in treating diverse patient issues. They should also demonstrate proactive problem-solving, teamwork, and willingness to learn new approaches.

Adaptability

Lessons for Physicians from Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer

Neil Baum, MD

This article presents several pieces of advice from the writings of Mark Twain that are applicable to the modern healthcare professional.

Critical Appraisal Skills

Why Patients Murder Doctors

Stuart A. Green, MD, Daniel A. Capen, MD

This study examines rare murders of doctors by patients, analyzing 123 cases since 1860. Common motives include dissatisfaction with care, mental illness, and personal issues. Prevention focuses on building caring provider-patient relationships.

For over 45 years.

The American Association for Physician Leadership has helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development, thought leadership and community building.

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.

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