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.
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.
Prevalence and Incidence of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Part Time, Full Reward: Reasons to Consider Cutting Back Your Hours
The Ongoing Need for Physician Leaders
A Primer in Population Health Management
Why Patients Murder Doctors
Lessons for Physicians from Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer
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.