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May/June 2025

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.

May/June 2025

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 in...

May/June 2025

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.

Self-Management

May/June 2025

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 in...

June 9, 2025

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 ...

May 25, 2025

Research has shown that when employees feel heard, their engagement rises and their performance improves, delivering big benefits to their firms. Yet 117 studies on workplace listening reveal that many managers aren’t good listeners. This article des...

Operations and Policy

June 12, 2025

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.

June 3, 2025

Many companies see little impact from AI tools because generic models don’t align with how teams actually work. In this piece, we offer two key concepts that can help bridge that gap. These ideas help explain why traditional AI often falls short and ...

May/June 2025

Over 25 years, EHRs have become integral in healthcare, enhancing access to medical information but also posing challenges. Leaders must innovate to improve care quality.

Quality and Risk

June 2, 2025

The closure of rural hospital birthing units creates significant hardships and risks for expectant mothers, illustrating the broader issue of healthcare access disparities in rural communities. This situation underscores the need for better support a...

May 18, 2025

The Makos Swim Team promotes water safety and diversity in swimming, overcoming historical barriers and funding challenges.

April 20, 2025

Innovative healthcare, like SNF-at-home, can boost recovery and patient comfort by providing care at home, easing hospital burdens, but requires careful patient selection and support.

Strategy and Innovation

May/June 2025

Population health management (PHM) focuses on improving specific population health, using multidisciplinary teams, data analytics, and interventions. It aligns with value-based care (VBC) to enhance care quality and reduce costs.

June 4, 2025

Chronic lateness in patients disrupts medical practice efficiency. Establish clear lateness policies, set a punctual example, avoid overbooking, and address delays respectfully.

May 27, 2025

Successful partnerships require ongoing communication and mutual respect for each other’s strengths. By focusing on these areas, founders and investors can navigate relational challenges and unlock significant value.

Motivations and Thinking Style

May/June 2025

This article presents several pieces of advice from the writings of Mark Twain that are applicable to the modern healthcare professional.

June 5, 2025

If you and your team are too busy, it’s essential to take time to figure out how to work differently.

May 23, 2025

Caregiving intertwines with spirituality, impacting clinical practice. Physicians are urged to consider patients' spiritual beliefs, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient well-being.

Problem Solving

May/June 2025

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.

June 8, 2025

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 l...

May/June 2025

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.

Finance

May/June 2025

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.

June 10, 2025

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...

May 30, 2025

Many global companies have made public commitments to sustainability targets. Fulfilling these commitments will require firms to transform their business models and organizational architectures. A few pioneers are leading the way, demonstrating that ...

Team Building and Teamwork

May/June 2025

This article examines how healthcare leaders can build psychological safety, detailing its history, four stages, guiding principles, 15 strategies, myth debunking, hands-on exercises, and assessment questions.

March 7, 2025

The author outlines the signs to watch out for to help you assess whether your boss is toxic, and offers strategies to try if you’re finding yourself in this impossibly difficult situation.

January 26, 2025

The most-engaged employees work together in ways companies don’t even realize.

Professional Capabilities

April 12, 2024
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May/June 2025

Public speakers often face disruptive audience members, causing anxiety for all. Handling disruptions skillfully is crucial to maintaining comfort and professionalism.

May/June 2025

Our lives and healthcare are marked by transitions. Effective physician leadership and total experience management can enhance patient care. Each professional drives change.

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