Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
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.
Humility
The Power of Gratitude in Healthcare
Linda Roszak Burton, BS, ACC, Michael J. Sacopulos, JD
Integrating neuroscience, gratitude, empathy, and compassion into medical practice can significantly enhance clinician well-being and patient care, reducing burnout and fostering a more supportive healthcare environment.
Technology Integration
Generating Traffic to a Medical Website
Yasir Waheed, Neil Baum, MD
A healthcare practice needs targeted website traffic to attract patients. Effective strategies include SEO, content marketing, and social media. Expertise in healthcare-specific sites is essential.
Action Orientation
Addressing Healthcare Disparities Between Rural and Urban Communities
Saad Tanzeem, Vithyash Ayyappan, Vikash Ayyappan
Rural U.S. areas lack sufficient doctors, hospitals, and specialists, leading to delayed treatment and higher death rates compared to urban areas. Solutions like telemedicine, mobile clinics, and training healthcare workers can help bridge this gap, ensuring equitable care for all.
SoundPractice
Care Boss: Leadership Strategies and Resources for Family Caregivers with Jennifer O’Brien
Jennifer A. O’Brien, MSOD
In this episode of SoundPractice, we explore caregiving. Tune in to hear Jennifer O’Brien’s insights and practical advice, serving as a lifeline for family caregivers navigating the complex and emotional journey of caregiving. Her book, Care Boss, is an essential resource for anyone in this role, providing both strategic guidance and heartfelt support.
Strategic Perspective
How 3 Companies Digitized Their Procurement Processes
Remko Van Hoek, Mary Lacity
Companies want to rapidly digitize procurement by exploiting emerging technologies like AI. However, traditional IT investment and adoption processes are often too slow and rigid. To overcome the obstacles, BP, Otto Group, and Walmart have developed new approaches.
Strategic Perspective
The Power of Saying “No” — And Knowing When to Say “Yes”
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
In the medical profession, the ability to say “no” is often undervalued, yet it is a crucial skill for maintaining balance and achieving personal goals.
New Book
How to Jumpstart Your Medical Career and Thrive in Practice: Practical Advice and Insight from a Battle-Tested Physician
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
This guide offers actionable advice and moving stories to help physicians overcome burnout, regain passion, and make empowered career decisions, whether staying in practice or exploring new opportunities.
Superstar Employees — Myth or Real?
Surgical Competence and the Aging Surgeon Program
Leadership Techniques and Skills
Addressing Healthcare Disparities Between Rural and Urban Communities
Generating Traffic to a Medical Website
The Power of Gratitude in Healthcare
People Management
Age Inclusion Is Your Company’s Next Competitive Advantage
Bradley Schurman, Jennifer Wong
Demographic change isn’t coming—it’s here, and it’s reshaping labor markets, consumer behavior, and economic growth. Businesses that cling to youth-centric product and talent strategies alone risk missing out on one of the greatest growth opportunities of the 21st century: designing for the full life course.
Health Law
Five Stark Law Developments Physicians Can’t Afford To Miss
AAPL Editorial Team
Recent Stark Law updates affect physician ownership, hospital relocation, and compliance. Doctors must stay informed and delegate compliance tasks to avoid legal and audit risks.
Technology Integration
How AI Is Redefining Managerial Roles
Harvard Business Review
A new Harvard Business School study finds that using gen AI can flatten the corporate hierarchy and streamline productivity by freeing managers from some tasks of project coordination—but first companies must determine what to automate, and who will benefit the most.
Quality Improvement
Surgical Competence and the Aging Surgeon Program
Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Mark Katlic, MD
This episode discusses the importance of self-regulation and proactive measures within the medical community to ensure that aging surgeons maintain the necessary physical and cognitive abilities to practice safely. It underscores the commitment to patient safety and the need for comprehensive assessments to address the challenges posed by aging practitioners in a field where precision and competence are critical.
People Management
Superstar Employees — Myth or Real?
Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA, CPE
Promoting employees prematurely can result in incompetence and eventual termination. The article emphasizes the importance of gradual development, emotional intelligence, clear expectations, and ongoing support to build effective leadership.