Private equity has reshaped physicians' practice structures, offering options like remaining private, hospital affiliation, PE partnerships, or hybrids. Perspectives vary, and decisions depend on career stage, financial goals, and clinical freedom. N...
High U.S. healthcare costs persist with poor outcomes; physicians must lead in policy, research, operations, and advocacy for systemic, patient-focused reform.
Physician leadership centers on purpose, ethics, and resilience, navigating unexpected events to foster personal growth and positively impact others and organizations.
Medical professionalism faces cultural and ideological challenges because of managerialism and information democratization. Redefining professionalism through moral virtues, patient-centered care, and servant leadership is essential to preserve its a...
Words and thoughts hold significant power in shaping our lives. By using positive affirmations, managing negativity, and aligning actions with desired outcomes, we can rewire our minds for success and create a more fulfilling life.
The article traces the author's path from childhood math challenges to a PhD in theoretical math, highlighting her work in cryptography, AI, genomic privacy, and advocacy for women in mathematics and social equity.
Managing prima donnas in healthcare organizations is challenging because of their high productivity but disruptive behavior. Strategies include setting clear expectations, offering autonomy, and balancing team morale with their contributions.
Discover five common phone communication mistakes front desk staff should avoid and learn strategies to boost patient satisfaction and streamline practice operations.
During periods of turbulence and turmoil, leaders must be not just muscular strategists but also caring empaths, attuned to the emotional barometers of their teams and able to move the mood of the organization in a most positive direction. This requi...
High U.S. healthcare costs persist with poor outcomes; physicians must lead in policy, research, operations, and advocacy for systemic, patient-focused reform.
To address drug shortages and concerns about quality, industry experts say Congress should consider steps such as improving hospital incentives and revising purchasing contracts.
The study found that discontinuing supplementary electrophysical agents in outpatient rehabilitation led to increased patient visits, improved operational efficiency, and higher employee satisfaction. These changes suggest benefits for patient care, ...
The article examines medical tourism's growth, highlighting primary care's role in ensuring safety, coordinating care, evaluating providers, and managing follow-up.
Political and regulatory whiplash is forcing companies to rethink how they weather hostile environments. Beyond the familiar strategy of speaking out against policy or exiting business lines, strategic hibernation offers a way to preserve core capabi...
Every medical practice will face problems, complications, and, perhaps, even a crisis. These are part and parcel of our profession and cannot be avoided. These are the pitfalls and potholes that confront every practicing physician and medical practic...
Leadership theory suggests CEOs should focus on high-level issues such as strategy and resource allocation. These authors challenge this conventional wisdom by spotlighting CEOs who dive deep into day-to-day execution rather than hovering at the stra...
As companies pour trillions into transformation efforts, few see lasting results. That’s because most organizations approach change like machines—rigidly, predictably, and from the top down.
In fast-moving industries and volatile markets, strategy is supposed to come from the C-level. But when it doesn’t, senior leaders must step up to translate ambiguity into clarity, maintain momentum, and keep teams focused.
Caregiving should be approached as a leadership role, requiring preparation, planning, and support. Caregivers deserve recognition, resources, and assistance to navigate their vital responsibilities effectively.
The more successful you become, the more you attract both attention and unsolicited requests to connect. Here are four ways to tell if someone in your network may be taking advantage of you—and if so, how to respond strategically and gracefully.
AI is transforming consulting by making it possible to automate tasks traditionally handled by junior consultants such as research, modelling, and analysis. This shift is leading to a new leaner consulting model, the “obelisk,” which features fewer l...
Healthcare organizations face billions in revenue losses from Medicare cuts, halted value-based care models, and reduced federal funding. Traditional siloed leadership cannot tackle these interconnected challenges. This white paper emphasizes the cri...
Private equity has reshaped physicians' practice structures, offering options like remaining private, hospital affiliation, PE partnerships, or hybrids. Perspectives vary, and decisions depend on career stage, financial goals, and clinical freedom. N...
The 2025 Health Reform Act (HR1) strains hospitals by cutting Medicaid, DSH, and 340B access, requiring strategic shifts in services and payer approaches.
Motivating employees involves meeting intrinsic and extrinsic needs through autonomy, recognition, and purpose, using strategies like collaboration and empowerment.
New research from Gartner finds that in many companies, the C-suite team isn’t acting like one. Surveys show that just 31% of C-suite executives consider the C-suite to be their primary team. When senior leaders are asked about their team, they’re mo...
Discover how doctor-doula partnerships are redefining end-of-life care, offering holistic support, empowerment, and personalized experiences for patients and families.
From closing knowledge gaps in finance and AI to building emotional intelligence and peer communities, the future of healthcare demands bilingual leaders fluent in both medicine and strategy.
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
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 centers on purpose, ethics, and resilience, navigating unexpected events to foster personal growth and positively impact others and organizations.