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.
Critical Appraisal Skills
In Uncertain Times, Ask These Questions Before You Make a Decision
Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
In today’s perma-crisis world, waiting for stability is like waiting for a train that’s never coming. When everything around you feels unsteady, four questions can serve as strategic tools to help you work through ambiguity, reframe risk, and strengthen your decision-making muscles.
Adaptability
When You’re Asked to Meet Impossible Goals
Luis Velasquez, MBA, PhD, Jordan Stark
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.
Payment Models
Incident-to and Shared Services: Demystifying Billing for Care Provided by Multiple Professionals
Betsy Nicoletti, MS, CPC
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.
SoundPractice
Hospital Walls May Have Ears? Ambient Listening Tech with Laura Landro and the WSJ
Laura Landro
In this episode of SoundPractice, we dive into an engaging and informative discussion on the emerging world of ambient listening technology and its implications for both doctors and patients. Tune in to learn how leading institutions are pioneering research while ethical considerations continue to shape its future, especially in sensitive areas of healthcare.
Communication Strategies
The Significance of Communication in Managing Cultural Change Within Healthcare Organizations
Bhagwan Satiani, MD, MBA, DFSVS, FACHE, FACS
Effective communication is crucial for cultural change in healthcare organizations. Leaders must align strategic plans and core values with communication strategies, engaging various subcultures. If change stalls, adjust tactics or modify the message to ensure the desired culture is realized.
Strategic Perspective
Unity Actually Comes From Uniqueness
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
Despite historical animosity among communities, the Hippocratic Oath has long promoted equal treatment in healthcare, advocating for unifying physician leadership today.
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.
Unity Actually Comes From Uniqueness
Medical Staffs and Misinformation: What Physician Leaders Need to Know
The Significance of Communication in Managing Cultural Change Within Healthcare Organizations
Empowering Physicians: The Crucial Role of Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management in Modern Medicine
Leveraging Valuation for Successful Post-Transaction Integration in Healthcare
Developing Team Grit
Trust and Respect
Medical Staffs and Misinformation: What Physician Leaders Need to Know
Lola Butcher
Physician-spread misinformation during COVID-19 led to controversy and new standards for professionalism, with future complaints expected. Steps to protect against misinformation are discussed.
Strategic Perspective
The Hospital CMO
Reka Danko, MD
Effective hospital leadership hinges on understanding both clinical operations and the healthcare system's financial intricacies. CMOs must foster a cohesive, knowledgeable team and build strong community connections. By embracing continuous learning, adapting to changes, and leading with empathy and collaboration, CMOs can ensure hospitals provide high-quality care while navigating the challenges of modern healthcare.
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.