Summary:
The American Association for Physician Leadership's Annual Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, began day one with more than 500 physician leaders from countries around the world ready to get into the rhythm of expanding and enhancing the skills needed for effective leadership.
“And all the things that break you
Are all the things that make you strong
You can't change the past ('cause it's gone)
And you just gotta move on
Because it's all Lessons learned”
Lessons Learned by Carrie Underwood, lyrics by Diane Warren
Welcome to Music City!
More than 500 physician leaders from countries around the world have descended on Nashville, Tennessee – Music City – to get into the rhythm of expanding and enhancing the skills needed for effective leadership. They are ready for the start of the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) Annual Leadership Conference.
All physicians are leaders – viewed by patients and society as authoritative figures – the AAPL Leadership Conference teaches and reinforces the non-clinical leadership skills that medical schools do not provide.
As the official first day got underway, there were many lessons to be learned.
The first keynote presentation of the conference, Fresh Perspectives on The Joint Commission’s Leadership Role In Healthcare, was delivered by Jonathan Perlin, MD, PhD, president and CEO of The Joint Commission Enterprise which includes The Joint Commission, Joint Commission Resources (JCR), Joint Commission International (JCI), and the National Quality Forum (NQF).
Throughout the day, topics covered at the Vanguard Meeting, which is exclusively for those with the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) certification, addressed pressing issues for physician leaders including data and cybersecurity; private equity; next generation for safety; quality and efficiency; and the ROI of physician leadership.
At the same time, there was a solid agenda of breakout session offerings:
Leading With Love: A Case for Embracing Health System Transformation
Physician Driven Cultures: A Competitive Advantage
Organizational Support and Commitment Following Physician Leadership Development
Leveraging AI in Healthcare: Empowering Physician Leaders for Success
The ROI on Physician Leadership: Advancing Mission Through Stewardship
Role of Physician Leader in AI-Powered Clinical Decision System
Payors and Healthcare Systems: Tales from Both Sides
Lunch 'n Learn: Leading in the Value-Based Care Model, sponsored by ChenMed
Facing Multiple Challenges With One Solution: Culture Change
Myths About MCOs: A Medical Director’s Perspective
Leveraging Physician Leaders in Dyads (MD/DO & NP) to Execute Operational Imperatives
Reimagining the Workplace: Creating a Culture Document
Leveraging Machine Learning To Predict Clinician Turnover and Budgeting for Clinician Well-Being
Maximizing Success in Value-Based Payment Models: Aligning Measures With Better Outcomes
Effective Teams and Digitization: Two Critical Aspects for the Success of an Organization
Physician Advisors: Calculating ROI for Clinical Documentation and Utilization Review
The ROI for Improving Patient Flow
Exploring Diversity and Its Impact on the Work Force
Empowering Minds: Unlock Potential in You and the Teams You Lead
Driving Optimal Payor Reimbursement With Physician Leadership and Relationship-Building
Launching a Virtual Service Line
Following the course load of the day, AAPL hosted its convocation ceremony, in which many honors and certifications were awarded and recognized.
Twenty-two new Certified Physician Executives (CPEs), from Capstone ceremonies throughout 2023 were recognized. More than 4,000 physicians have earned the CPE credential since the American Association for Physician Leadership introduced it in 1997. The rigorous, competency-based CPE curriculum and Capstone event provides physicians with a well-rounded set of knowledge, skills, and core competencies needed to effectively lead healthcare organizations.
In addition, there were 11 physicians named as AAPL Fellows:
Elaine Cox, MD, CPE, FAAPL
Denise Howard, MD, MPH, FACOG, CPE, FAAPL
Praveen Jayakumar, MD, MS, FACP, CPE, FAAPL
Saju D. Joy, MD, MBA, CPE, FAANS, FACS, FAAPL
Matthew Mazurek, MD, MHA, MBA, CPE, FACHE, FASA, FAAPL
James Mucciarone, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAPL
Ayodele Ogunremi, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, FASN, FAAPL
Peter Pisters, MD, MHCM, CPE, FACS, FACHE, FAAPL
Clayton Ramsue, MD, CPE, CHCQM, CCHP-P, FAAFP, FAAPL
R. Ryan Sadeghian, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAPL
Lee Scheinbart, MD, CPE, FAAPL
Distinguished Fellows were also named:
Mark Lester, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
Amyn Rojiani, MD, PhD, CPE, FACP, DFAAPL
J. Gregory Jolissaint, MD, MS, CPE, DFAAPL
There was also time to explore the bookstore with the many titles that AAPL had on display:
Working Happy! How to Survive Burnout and Find Your Work/Life Synergy in the Healthcare Industry, by Roger Kapoor, MD, MBA
Inspiring Growth and Leadership in Medical Careers: Transform Healthcare as a Physician Leader, by Peter Angood, MD, FRCS (C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
50 Unconventional Clinical Careers for Physicians: Unique Ways to Use Your Medical Degree Without Leaving Patient Care by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Medicine is a Practice: The Rules for Healthcare Marketing by Neil Baum, MD
Fast Forward Thinking: 40 Rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors in Medical, Science, and Biotech by Luis Pareras, MD, PhD
The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven? by Patricia A. Gabow, MD, MACP
After the ceremony it was time to unwind at the welcome reception and reflect on the lessons of the day.
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