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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.

Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

Influence

AAPL 2025 Fall Institute: A Transformative Week of Leadership Excellence in Scottsdale

AAPL Editorial Team

The 2025 Fall Institute brought together hundreds of physician leaders for four intensive days of education, innovation, and community building. From unveiling groundbreaking technology platforms to celebrating more than 50 years of leadership development, the event showcased AAPL's unwavering commitment to empowering physicians to transform healthcare delivery.

Influence

2025 Fall Institute Day 3: Celebrating 50+ Years of Excellence, Building the Future, Changing Healthcare

AAPL Editorial Team

The third day of the 2025 Fall Institute showcased AAPL's legacy of shaping healthcare through physician leadership development. With over 250,000 healthcare leaders trained since 1975, the day featured intensive academies, specialized courses, expanded Communities of Practice, and robust sponsor engagement — all demonstrating AAPL's continued commitment to empowering physicians to take control of their career growth and transform healthcare delivery.

Influence

2025 Fall Institute Day 2: Expanding Horizons Through Innovation, Community, and Balance

AAPL Editorial Team

Day 2 of the 2025 Fall Institute brought together learning, wellness, and community as physician leaders explored innovative educational sessions, celebrated the launch of a groundbreaking new book, and connected through networking opportunities ranging from golf and pickleball to a meditative sound bath experience.

SoundPractice

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Mohamad Saad on Organizational Alignment and Physician Coaching

Mohamad Saad, MD, MBA, CPE

Discover how Dr. Mohamad Saad’s innovative approach to organizational alignment and coaching is tackling physician burnout and workforce disengagement. Packed with actionable insights to inspire teams and drive results, this episode is a must hear for healthcare leaders. Tune in now to learn how to build purpose-driven, thriving organizations.

Influence

2025 Fall Institute Day 1: AAPL Unveils Bold Vision for Future of Physician Leadership

AAPL Editorial Team

At the 2025 Fall Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, AAPL President & CEO Peter B. Angood, MD, unveiled transformative initiatives designed to meet evolving healthcare challenges. His presentation highlighted innovative programs including the AAPL Helix technology platform, micro-credentials, AI-enhanced learning, and expanded global partnerships — all aimed at delivering unprecedented value to physician leaders.

Self-Awareness

Trust, Access, and Visibility

Kristin E. Lauter, PhD

The article traces the author's path from childhood math challenges to a PhD in theoretical math, highlighting her work in cryptography, AI, genomic privacy, and advocacy for women in mathematics and social equity.

New Book

Between Heartbeats and Algorithms: Reclaiming What Matters in Healthcare

Devjit Roy, MD, MAS, MSPC, CPE

This book reveals how true healing comes from compassion and connection, not just data. Through moving patient stories, it’s a call to bring humanity back to healthcare.

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Communication Strategies

From Frustration to Satisfaction: Enhancing Phone Skills in Your Medical Office

Spencer Peller

Discover five common phone communication mistakes front desk staff should avoid and learn strategies to boost patient satisfaction and streamline practice operations.

Quality Improvement

Effect of Discontinuing the Administration of Supplementary Electrophysical Agents Before and After Physical Therapy in a Medical Institute’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Program

Yasunao Toyoshima, RPT, MBA, Yutaro Hyodo, RPT, PhD, Takumi Jiromaru, RPT, PhD

The study found that discontinuing supplementary electrophysical agents in outpatient rehabilitation led to increased patient visits, improved operational efficiency, and higher employee satisfaction. These changes suggest benefits for patient care, workplace efficiency, and staff well-being.

Economics

The Physician Squeeze: How Systemic Cuts Are Crippling American Medicine

Ryan Nadelson, MD

Physician reimbursements are declining while administrative burdens and expectations rise, threatening independent practices, patient care, and trust in U.S. medicine.

Systems Awareness

A Data-Based Approach to Delegating

Rik Nemanick, PhD

Delegation is not an uncommon challenge. Many leaders know that they should be delegating some of their tasks, but often struggle to identify meaningful tasks to delegate. Using a time log to track daily activities provides objective data that reveals tasks suitable for delegation, helping leaders free up time for strategic work.

Healthcare Process

Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem

Paula Span

Men often overlook osteoporosis, a condition associated with aging that weakens bones, increasing fracture risks. Screening and treatment could improve outcomes.

For over 50 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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