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Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

Communication Strategies

Employee Stress Is a Business Risk—Not an HR Problem

Marion Chomse, Lydia Roos, PhD, Reeva Misra, Ashley Whillans, PhD

Workplace stress, on the rise for decades, has been treated by many organizations as a personal issue instead of a business-critical risk that merits executive oversight.

Adaptability

Research: Why Employees Work While Sick—and How Leaders Can Stop It

Monica L. Wang

New research, including a nationally representative study of U.S. workers, suggests that presenteeism isn’t simply a matter of personal choice or lack of sick leave—it’s a structural problem rooted in how jobs are designed and workplace expectations are managed.

Environmental Influences

Preparing for Immediate Safety and Cultural Unrest

Aimee Greeter, MPH, FACHE, Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA

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 challenges successfully.

SoundPractice

Tackling Healthcare Fragmentation: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Kern

Lisa Kern, MD, MPH

In this episode of SoundPractice, Lisa Kern, MD, MPH, a distinguished professor and national expert, discusses the complexities of healthcare fragmentation and its impact on patient care. She shares insights on improving care coordination, the importance of inter-professional collaboration, and the future of healthcare delivery, offering innovative solutions for a more integrated and effective system.

Quality Improvement

Empowering Physicians: The Crucial Role of Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management in Modern Medicine

Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

Physicians need expertise in healthcare administration, leadership, and management to effectively lead, make strategic decisions, optimize performance, and improve patient care outcomes.

Payment Models

Leveraging Valuation for Successful Post-Transaction Integration in Healthcare

Yong Zhang, CPA, ASA

Effective post-transaction integration in healthcare M&A is crucial for realizing goals, using valuation as a key tool.

New Book

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies

Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MBA, MHA, CPE, FAAPL, FACHE, FASA

A comprehensive guide that explores sexual misconduct in healthcare, offering historical context, case studies, and preventative strategies.

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies

Team Building

Developing Team Grit

Laura Hills, DA

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

Motivate Others

Great Leaders Make People Feel Noticed

Zach Mercurio

For leaders at all levels, the quality of the outcomes you get from people is usually determined by the quality of your relationships with them.

Quality Improvement

American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration

Brett Kelman

Political and social climates can significantly impact professional decisions and personal well-being, leading individuals to seek environments that align better with their values and provide a sense of security and compassion.

Trust and Respect

The Workplace Psychological Contract Is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It

Anne-Laure Fayard, John Weeks

It’s easy to view the debates between company leaders and employees over return-to-office mandates as overreaction on both sides: out-of-touch senior executives who don’t understand that the world has changed versus pampered, entitled, and unmotivated workers. But the fury the debates produce suggests that there is a deeper problem: a shifting psychological contract between employees and employers, and not just about return-to-office policies.

Performance

When Picking a New CEO, Ask Them for a Growth Plan

Anand Joshi

Corporate boards often rely on backward-looking data when selecting CEOs, leading to flawed decisions. To improve the selection process, boards should ask candidates to create a growth plan that outlines their vision for the company’s future, providing a structured and comparative look at their strategic thinking. This approach not only helps in assessing the candidate’s alignment with the company’s goals but also fosters accountability and transparency in the appointment process.

For over 45 years.

The American Association for Physician Leadership has helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development, thought leadership and community building.

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.

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