Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
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.
Environmental Influences
Report on a Formalized Case-Based Peer Support Program to Improve Physician Well-being
Lucy Willis, MD, Matthew E. McCarty, MD, Christie Lech, MD, Antonio Dajer, MD, Brenna M. Farmer, MD, MBA, Mark Curato, DO, FACEP, Renu Mital, MD, FACEP, Wenna Xi, PhD, Snezana Nena Osorio, MD, MS
This pilot study evaluated a peer support program for physicians facing malpractice and quality review stress. Results showed high emotional stress rates and strong appreciation for peer support post-intervention.
Technology Integration
Hospital Walls May Have Ears? Ambient Listening Tech
Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Laura Landro
AI-driven ambient listening technology in healthcare offers promising benefits like reducing physician burnout and improving patient care, its adoption must be approached with caution to address critical concerns about privacy, data security, and ethical implications. Balancing innovation with responsibility is key.
Self-Control
Leadership Lessons from the Scoutmaster’s Handbook
Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE
Leadership skills are honed beyond traditional settings. Volunteering, like in Scouting, fosters trust, integrity, and duty. True leaders inspire through actions, earning respect rather than relying on titles.
SoundPractice
The Physician’s Voice: Combating Misinformation with Dr. Peter Hotez
Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
Join host Mike Sacoupulos on this compelling episode of SoundPractice as he sits down with renowned vaccine expert Peter Hotez, MD, PhD. Together, they unravel the history of anti-science movements in infectious diseases and vaccines, while exploring why it is crucial for physicians to champion science and tackle the wave of misinformation confronting patients today. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!
Environmental Influences
Primary Care on the Ropes
Ken Terry
Primary care improves health outcomes and reduces costs by offering holistic, preventive, and continuous care, yet remains underfunded in the United States.
Develop Relationships
Humility at the Top, Motivating Your Staff, Retailer-Brand Relationships, and More
Harvard Business Review
New research on topics ranging from leadership to AI are instrumental for making decisions about your career and your business. To help, we’ve collected a handful of useful and surprising findings from across academia, consultancies, and other vetted sources.
New Book
How to Jumpstart Your Medical Career and Thrive in Practice: Practical Advice and Insight from a Battle-Tested Physician
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
This guide offers actionable advice and moving stories to help physicians overcome burnout, regain passion, and make empowered career decisions, whether staying in practice or exploring new opportunities.
Report on a Formalized Case-Based Peer Support Program to Improve Physician Well-being
Leadership Lessons from the Scoutmaster’s Handbook
Hospital Walls May Have Ears? Ambient Listening Tech
Strengthening Payer Relationships Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Breaking Down Team Silos
Healthcare Executive Highlights for Second Quarter 2025
Judgment
Writing the Business Plan
Luis G. Pareras, MD, PhD
A well-structured business plan is an essential tool for turning a promising idea into a successful venture.
Environmental Influences
Use AI to Stress Test Your Supply Chain
Robert Handfield, Walt DeGrange
Stress testing supply chains is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities, but static tests conducted annually or biannually fall short in addressing daily volatility. Combining AI technologies with expert market intelligence enables dynamic stress testing, helping organizations adapt to rapidly changing conditions.
Economics
Healthcare Executive Highlights for Second Quarter 2025
Alaaddin Salih, MBBS
The article reviews Q2 2025 U.S. healthcare policy, economic trends, and fiscal impacts of OBBBA reforms, examining tax cuts, Medicaid changes, and legislative outlooks.
Economics
Strengthening Payer Relationships Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Sydney Simpson
Strong relationships with insurance payers are vital as healthcare costs rise. Expanding services, utilizing ASCs, and streamlining workflows help manage expenses and secure better contracts.
Team Building
Breaking Down Team Silos
Laura Hills, DA
This article examines workplace silos in healthcare, their causes, impacts, and offers 25+ practical strategies to dismantle them and build effective cross-functional teams.