American Association for Physician Leadership

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

Environmental Influences

Employers Haven’t a Clue How Their Drug Benefits Are Managed

Arthur Allen

Most employers have little idea what the pharmacy benefit managers they hire do with the money they exchange for the medications used by their employees, according to a KFF survey.

Judgment

Managing a Distributed Team Through Natural Disasters (And Other Crises)

Eric J. McNulty, Attila Hertelendy, Peter Gogalniceanu

Whether your concern is a disruption of hours, weeks, or months, there are practical, prudent steps to take now that can enhance day-to-day business performance while fostering robustness and resilience. The authors present several steps within the following three pillars of crisis readiness: technology, structure and processes, and most important, humanity.

Strategic Perspective

Operational and Post-Sale Issues

Randy Bauman

Operational and post-sale issues in practice-to-hospital transitions include billing, personnel, and accounting responsibilities. To minimize problems, address key concerns during negotiations.

SoundPractice

Navigating Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Smita Agarkar

Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL

Overview: Join us for an insightful conversation with Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, a distinguished physician leader. She shares her journey from clinical practice to a significant leadership position offering valuable advice for early-career physicians ...

Healthcare Process

Seven Practice Assessments

John Guiliana, DPM, MS, Hal Ornstein, DPM, FASPS

Regularly evaluating medical practice performance using objective benchmarks reveals hidden inefficiencies and aligns patient needs with practice goals for continuous improvement.

Self-Awareness

Where Has the Awe in Medicine Gone? Part II

Neil Baum, MD

Restoring awe in medicine involves recognizing and emphasizing healthcare’s profound and inspiring aspects, reconnecting healthcare professionals with a sense of wonder and purpose in their work.

New Book

Private Equity and Healthcare: Leadership, Economics, and Trends for the Future

Max Reiboldt, CPA, Coker

This comprehensive guide explores private equity in the healthcare industry. From understanding the fundamental structure to mastering strategic and tactical considerations, this book provides a clear, unbiased, and fact-based examination of this complex field.

Reiboldt PrivateEquity-Healthcare cover 2024

Humility

The Upside of Rejection: How to Turn Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Success

Corey M. Cronrath, DO, MPH, MBA, CPE

Transform career setbacks into opportunities for growth by focusing on self-reflection, maintaining enthusiasm, and embracing a positive mindset. Turn rejection into success.

Strategic Perspective

Why Employees Quit

Ethan Bernstein, Michael B. Horn, Bob Moesta

The so-called war for talent is still raging. But in that fight, employers continue to rely on the same hiring and retention strategies they’ve been using for decades. They haven’t addressed a more fundamental problem: the widespread failure to provide sustainable work experiences.

Payment Models

Physicians Can Help Cut Costs. They Just Need the Right Incentives.

Susanna Gallani, Derek A. Haas

By providing physicians with the appropriate incentives, hospitals and health systems can enlist them in the effort to manage costs while simultaneously maintaining or improving patient outcomes.

Self-Awareness

Understanding Modern Career Theory

Peter S. Moskowitz, MD

Physicians' careers are no longer linear but cyclical, moving through four phases: Go For It, The Doldrums, Cocooning, and Getting Ready. Understanding this cycle helps manage career transitions more effectively.

Self-Awareness

A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders

Palena Neale, PhD

This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality, including strategies such as making a body budget, managing emotional health, identifying choice points, and prioritizing growth and nourishment. Leaders are encouraged to personalize their plan and practice regularly for optimal health and effectiveness as a leader.

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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formerly known as the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE)