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.
Systems Awareness
Entropy as a Force of Nature
Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA, CPE

Entropy disrupts order in workplaces, including healthcare. Leaders must grasp and manage it proactively to prevent chaos, damaged relationships, and business harm.
Technology Integration
Physician Leaders’ Role in the Development of “Smart” Ambulatory Medical Facilities
Daniel K. Zismer, PhD, Elliot D. Zismer, MS, Gary S. Schwartz, MD, MHA

The U.S. healthcare industry is expanding specialized ambulatory facilities, emphasizing physician leaders' active involvement from vision to completion.
Healthcare Process
The Transformative Journey to Becoming a High-Reliability Organization (HRO)
Kevin Lin, MBA, Sam Karim, MBA, PMP, Esmaeil Porsa, MD, MPH, MBA, CCHP-A, Steven D. Brass, MD, MPH, MBA, FACHE
Achieving HRO status in healthcare requires a unified strategy emphasizing cultural change, leadership, safety, continuous improvement, and measurable progress to enhance patient outcomes and care quality.
SoundPractice
The Future of Medicine with Dr. Bertalan Mesko
Bertalan Mesko, PhD

In this episode of SoundPractice, we talk about the evolving landscape of healthcare technologies and examine how physicians’ roles are shifting in response to these advancements. We explore the growing impact of patients taking an active role in monitoring and advocating for their own health. Additionally, we highlight the fascinating career journey of Dr. Bertalan Mesko and his contributions as a healthcare futurist. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion.
Communication Strategies
3 Ways AI Can Improve Team Meetings
Elisa Farri, Gabriele Rosani
Even Gen AI–savvy teams often overlook the opportunity to use AI in collaborative settings defaulting to pre-AI habits. But when Gen AI is embedded intentionally in meetings it can elevate group thinking, sharpen decisions, and unlock deeper alignment.

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.

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.

The Transformative Journey to Becoming a High-Reliability Organization (HRO)
Physician Leaders’ Role in the Development of “Smart” Ambulatory Medical Facilities
Entropy as a Force of Nature
The Evidence and Impact of Coaching: Focusing on Physician Leadership Coaching for Improved Outcomes
The Only Constant Is Change
Effect of Text Message Reminders on Cervical Cancer Screening Rates at the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice: A Quality Improvement Study
Technology Integration
How AI Can Help Tackle Collective Decision-Making
Mathis Bitton, Elizabeth Haas, PhD
When a big decision must be made by multiple constituencies with different goals, it can often fall victim to challenges from drawn-out processes to data overload. But AI is helping.

Influence

Systems Awareness
Effect of Text Message Reminders on Cervical Cancer Screening Rates at the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice: A Quality Improvement Study
Annie Tram Anh N. Nguyen, BS, Anna S. Nidhiry, MS, MPH, Mariely Fernandez, MD, Sharon Chu, MD, MPH
A study in East Harlem used text reminders to boost cervical cancer screening rates among underserved groups, raising adherence from 46.1% to 57.8% post-intervention.
Self-Awareness
The Only Constant Is Change
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
Healthcare evolves rapidly, driven by science and technology, but faces challenges from regulatory, political, and financial shifts. Physician leadership is key to progress.
Communication Strategies
The Evidence and Impact of Coaching: Focusing on Physician Leadership Coaching for Improved Outcomes
William “Marty” Martin, MA, MS, MPH, Psy.D., CHES, W. Mitch Heroman, MD, MBA, CPE, CEC, FAAPL

Coaching boosts well-being, performance, and leadership, with physician coaching reducing burnout, enhancing resilience, and improving healthcare outcomes.