Economics
The Collaboration Imperative: Why Healthcare Executives Must Unite Against an Existential Threat
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon), C. Ann Jordan, JD
Healthcare organizations face billions in revenue losses from Medicare cuts, halted value-based care models, and reduced federal funding. Traditional siloed leadership cannot tackle these interconnected challenges. This white paper emphasizes the critical need for integrated CEO-CFO-physician executive collaboration, offering actionable frameworks for building collaborative leadership structures. Executive partnerships and physician leadership development drive superior outcomes, financial sustainability, and competitive advantage in a transformed healthcare landscape.
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.
Influence
Championing Physician Leadership Development: AAPL's Five-Decade Commitment Meets Healthcare's Critical Moment
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
From closing knowledge gaps in finance and AI to building emotional intelligence and peer communities, the future of healthcare demands bilingual leaders fluent in both medicine and strategy.
Self-Awareness
Emotional Resilience
Roger Kapoor, MD, MBA
Burnout stems from chronic stress, but emotional resilience helps manage adversity, balance work-life, and prevent health issues like anxiety and depression.
SoundPractice
Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of Executive Coaching with Vivek Iyer
Vivek Iyer, MBA, ACC
Join host Mike Sacopulos as he dives into the transformative power of coaching with Vivek Iyer, globally recognized executive coach and principal of Swanvesha Executive Coaching. Discover how introspection, strategic planning, and coaching can empower healthcare leaders to overcome challenges, drive organizational success, and lead with confidence. Insightful, actionable, and perfect for leaders at every level!
Quality Improvement
The HALM (Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management) Credential and New Textbook
Daniel A. Handel, MD, MBA, MPH, Michael J. Sacopulos, JD
Dr. Daniel A. Handel shares his path from emergency medicine to healthcare leadership, focusing on HALM education, physician leadership, and system-wide care improvement.
Technology Integration
Healthcare AI Adoption Is About People and Organizations, Not Technology
Naakesh Dewan, MD, CPE, DLFAPA, FASAM, Nancy M. Lorenzi, PhD
AI in healthcare needs more than tech—addressing human factors, ethics, and organizational readiness is key for successful, empathetic, and resilient adoption.
New Book
Career Prescription Guide: A Physician's Guide for Career Transformation or Advancement
Pamela C. Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE, FACP, FCUCM, PT
This guide empowers physicians to navigate career transitions with confidence, align decisions with values, prevent burnout, and achieve fulfillment.
Sustainable Physician Leadership: A Career Roadmap for Longevity, Growth, and Fulfillment
Preparing for Catastrophes: What Physician Leaders Need to Know
Physician Leadership: What’s Different, What’s New With AAPL
The HALM (Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management) Credential and New Textbook
Healthcare AI Adoption Is About People and Organizations, Not Technology
Emotional Resilience
Environmental Influences
After Shutdown, Federal Employees Face New Uncertainty: Affording Health Insurance
Phil Galewitz
Federal retirees face steep premium hikes in the FEHB program, with rising costs driven by aging demographics, drug prices, hospital consolidation, and limited plan-switching.
People Management
A Better Way to Manage Internal Talent Markets
Harvard Business Review
Internal talent markets offer employees the opportunity to choose their next assignments, and companies often launch them to boost employee engagement and retention. However, balancing worker preferences with organizational productivity presents challenges.
Self-Awareness
Wild Blue Yonder
Vidhya Prakash, MD
Facing failure in a military PT test, Prakash's flight rallied to support her, demonstrating teamwork, resilience, and inspiring a transformative victory.
Economics
Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare.
Susan Jaffe
Medicare Advantage plans often face network adequacy violations, risking patient access to care. CMS enforcement is lax, leaving millions vulnerable to disruptions.
Influence
Physician Leadership: What’s Different, What’s New With AAPL
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
AAPL is focused on adapting professional associations to the evolving healthcare landscape, including technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting professional needs. It addresses these challenges through innovative approaches, prioritizing member value and the benefits offered to its constituency.