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.
Financial Management
Sponsored Content
Ten Strategies to Tax Plan Your Way to Wealth
William L. MacDonald
Physicians face substantial tax burdens throughout their careers, prompting the need for proactive tax planning strategies. This eBook offers practical advice to maximize after-tax money and build robust retirement savings. It emphasizes the importance of early planning to minimize tax liabilities and highlights strategies like leveraging RMDs, charitable giving options or creating passive income through alternative investments and more. The eBook also addresses specific tax advantages available for different types of practice ownership entities, such as LLCs or S-Corps. By optimizing tax strategies, physicians can effectively manage taxes and secure their financial futures.
Healthcare Process
The CEO of Abbott on Revamping Its Breakthrough Diabetes Device
Robert B. Ford
Abbott's pivot from the Navigator to the Libre was a deeply consequential decision for them, and others can learn from the principles the company’s leaders followed to arrive at and then execute on that choice.
Economics
Healthcare Executive Highlights for Second Quarter 2024
Alaaddin Salih, MBBS
Review of the healthcare statistical highlights from the second quarter of 2024.
SoundPractice
Using AI to Enhance Clinical Decision-Making with Dr. Maria Granzotti
Maria T. Granzotti, MD, MBA, CPE, CHCQM, FABQAURP, FACHE
Episode Overview: The integration of augmented intelligence (AI) in clinical settings is revolutionizing healthcare, but it also brings its own set of challenges. In this episode, Maria Granzotti, MD, MBA, CPE, CHCQM, FABQAURP, FACHE, dives into the curre...
Payment Models
Shifting Compensation: The Transition From Traditional to Nontraditional Healthcare
Amy Strauss, MPH, MPA
Healthcare is evolving with nontraditional models such as telehealth and retail clinics, prioritizing convenience and reshaping delivery.
Integrity
Next-Level Healthcare Leadership Begins with Self-Leadership
Laura Hills, DA
Kickstart your leadership development with self-leadership: benefits, strategies, and the 8 C's model.
New Book
The Chief Medical Officer’s Financial Primer: The Vital Handbook for Physician Executives
Lee Scheinbart, MD, CPE, FAAPL
A guide for physician leaders who want to understand the intricate financial dynamics of healthcare.
Improving Organizational Commitment Through Inter-professional Leadership Development Programs
Healthcare Industry’s Impact on Climate Change
Taking Advantage of Health IT: Applying New Technology, Care Collaboration, and Telemedicine
The Challenges of Being a Positive Role Model for Your Employees
Shifting Compensation: The Transition From Traditional to Nontraditional Healthcare
Healthcare Executive Highlights for Second Quarter 2024
Strategic Perspective
Fostering a Culture of Employee Engagement
LaShannon Spencer, MPA, MHSA, PhD(c)
In today's evolving healthcare landscape, effective leadership is more critical than ever. Modern CMOs must balance organizational goals with physician and patient satisfaction, acting as transformational leaders who foster collaboration and innovation. CMOs play a crucial role in driving cultural and operational change within healthcare systems.
Strategic Perspective
Why “Wisdom Work” Is the New “Knowledge Work”
Chip Conley
Today the workforce is getting older, and the number of younger workers in positions of senior management is growing. These two developments might appear to spell trouble, in that they seem to set the generations against one another, but the author of this article argues that in fact they represent an important opportunity: If companies can figure out how to enable the intergenerational transfer of the wisdom that comes with age and experience, they can strengthen themselves — and the workplace as a whole.
Technology Integration
Embracing Gen AI at Work
H. James Wilson, Paul R. Daugherty
In this new era of collaboration between humans and machines, the ability to leverage AI effectively will be critical to your professional success.
Quality Improvement
Maternity Care in Rural Areas Is in Crisis. Can More Doulas Help?
Jess Mador
Comprehensive support, including the presence of trained doulas, can significantly improve maternal health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. This article also highlights the power of community-driven initiatives and the importance of providing emotional, educational, and physical support to expecting and new mothers to address disparities in maternal health.
Environmental Influences
How Do Church Rules Influence Care in Catholic Health Systems? Find Out Here
Lola Butcher
A Catholic physician discusses how Ethical and Religious Directives shape patient care and limit physician autonomy in Catholic hospitals. She urges transparency to help patients make informed healthcare choices.