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August 19, 2025

Physicians must adapt to rapid changes in medicine or risk losing patients. Regularly reassessing and updating practice methods is essential for continued success in healthcare.

August 18, 2025

When stepping into a new leadership role, giving feedback can feel risky—but delaying it can be just as costly. Thoughtful, well-timed feedback can build credibility, strengthen relationships, and set the foundation for a culture of trust and account...

August 17, 2025

The proposed legislation reduces federal health care funding, increases Medicaid out-of-pocket costs, restricts ACA marketplace access, and withdraws subsidies for many lawfully present immigrants, likely raising premiums and straining local systems.

Self-Management

August 19, 2025

Physicians must adapt to rapid changes in medicine or risk losing patients. Regularly reassessing and updating practice methods is essential for continued success in healthcare.

July/August 2025

Integrating neuroscience, gratitude, empathy, and compassion into medical practice can significantly enhance clinician well-being and patient care, reducing burnout and fostering a more supportive healthcare environment.

August 5, 2025

Emotional depletion is a real and significant tax of modern leadership. Recovery is no longer a luxury. Instead, it’s a leadership imperative, critical for protecting your well-being and sustaining your capacity to lead over the long haul.

Operations and Policy

August 18, 2025

When stepping into a new leadership role, giving feedback can feel risky—but delaying it can be just as costly. Thoughtful, well-timed feedback can build credibility, strengthen relationships, and set the foundation for a culture of trust and account...

July/August 2025

A healthcare practice needs targeted website traffic to attract patients. Effective strategies include SEO, content marketing, and social media. Expertise in healthcare-specific sites is essential.

August 12, 2025

Demographic change isn’t coming—it’s here, and it’s reshaping labor markets, consumer behavior, and economic growth. Businesses that cling to youth-centric product and talent strategies alone risk missing out on one of the greatest growth opportuniti...

Quality and Risk

August 17, 2025

The proposed legislation reduces federal health care funding, increases Medicaid out-of-pocket costs, restricts ACA marketplace access, and withdraws subsidies for many lawfully present immigrants, likely raising premiums and straining local systems.

August 11, 2025

Recent Stark Law updates affect physician ownership, hospital relocation, and compliance. Doctors must stay informed and delegate compliance tasks to avoid legal and audit risks.

July/August 2025

Effective healthcare leadership relies on collaboration, communication, and contingency planning to improve outcomes, satisfaction, and resilience, while managing conflict and resources.

Strategy and Innovation

July 27, 2025

True leadership and compassion involve selfless dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to serving others, especially those who are marginalized and suffering. Mother Marianne Cope's life exemplifies the power of faith, tenacity, and sacrif...

July/August 2025

AI will revolutionize healthcare by automating administrative tasks, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and personalizing treatments. AI-powered virtual assistants will improve patient care, while educational institutions will train future professionals ...

July 6, 2025

Preparation and adaptability are crucial in managing crises, whether they involve immediate safety threats or cultural and public unrest. Effective communication, strong leadership, and continuous training are essential for navigating these challenge...

Motivations and Thinking Style

July 31, 2025

The integration of generative AI into the workplace represents a tremendous opportunity to enhance productivity, creativity, and innovation. But new research shows that it can have a downside: a study of over 3,500 people found that using AI tools le...

July/August 2025

A psychiatric resident treated a non-English-speaking patient without a translator, highlighting the need for accurate medical translation. Federal laws now mandate translation services, yet conveying complex medical information remains challenging e...

July 14, 2025

Leaders who take on impossible goals don’t do it because they lack judgment—they do it because pushing back feels risky to them. The real leadership skill is not figuring out how to do it all; it’s knowing when and how to push back.

Problem Solving

July/August 2025

Rural U.S. areas lack sufficient doctors, hospitals, and specialists, leading to delayed treatment and higher death rates compared to urban areas. Solutions like telemedicine, mobile clinics, and training healthcare workers can help bridge this gap, ...

August 14, 2025

Companies want to rapidly digitize procurement by exploiting emerging technologies like AI. However, traditional IT investment and adoption processes are often too slow and rigid. To overcome the obstacles, BP, Otto Group, and Walmart have developed ...

August 13, 2025

In the medical profession, the ability to say “no” is often undervalued, yet it is a crucial skill for maintaining balance and achieving personal goals.

Finance

August 3, 2025

For years, it has been argued that simply increasing the representation of women in the workforce would be enough to eliminate the wage gap, but it isn’t enough. New research shows that adding women to a group does help—but only to a certain point.

Peer-Reviewed
July/August 2025

Preventive care initiatives like Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit are crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Effective implementation and higher participation can significantly enhance patient care and organizational performance, u...

July 13, 2025

This mini refresher course on billing for non-physician clinicians (NPCs) retraces the current rules about how to bill Medicare (and other payers) for medical services provided by them.

Team Building and Teamwork

July/August 2025

Team grit, combining passion and perseverance, predicts healthcare success. This article defines grit, offers strategies to identify it, and describes fostering gritty teams.

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.

Professional Capabilities

April 12, 2024
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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.

August 7, 2025

In this opening excerpt from their physician-written health and wellness guide, Drs. Raja and Rani Ramaswamy reflect on a pivotal family health crisis that ultimately shaped their careers and their mission to empower others to lead by example.

July 30, 2025

Physicians should recognize and embrace their leadership roles, leveraging scientific advances and cultural diversity through collaboration to drive innovation and improve healthcare globally.

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