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.

Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

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.

Influence

We Want to Make Ourselves Better

Adi Ignatius

Since becoming the global managing partner of McKinsey & Company in 2021, Bob Sternfels has had to navigate a series of thorny challenges. He has taken steps to restore the consulting firm’s reputation after several high-profile scandals, most notably its role in the U.S. opioid crisis. He’s trying to tighten the rules on client selection and governance without alienating the firm’s partners. And he’s driving an organizational transformation to set McKinsey up for the AI era. In this wide-ranging conversation with HBR’s editor at large, Sternfels reflects on McKinsey’s 100-year history and how the role of consultants is changing: “We’re moving away from an advisory model. Today about a third of our revenue comes from underwriting outcomes.” He talks about the impact of AI, what McKinsey looks for in new hires, and which issues are top of mind for CEOs these days.

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!

Resource Allocation

When Supply Chains Become Autonomous

Carol Long, David Simchi-Levi, Andre P. Calmon, Flavio P. Calmon

A testbed built around one of management education’s most enduring simulations, the MIT Beer Distribution Game, has shown that the latest generation of generative AI models can now autonomously manage supply chains. Systems using advanced reasoning models like GPT-5 and Llama 4 adapted to changing conditions, minimized costs, and overcame the bullwhip effect. But managers should be aware that success depends on model selection, guardrails, curated data sharing, and prompt design. Such autonomous AI agents will allow human managers to focus on higher-value functions.

Healthcare Process

They Need a Ventilator To Stay Alive. Getting One Can Be a Nightmare.

Jordan Rau

Patients reliant on ventilators face significant barriers in the U.S., from insurance hurdles to limited specialized care options, highlighting systemic healthcare gaps.

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.

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Payment Models

How Leaders Can Help Their Staff Navigate Ambiguity

Jill Geisler

Leaders face growing ambiguity, requiring optimism, realism, and action. Build resilience, strengthen connections, and foster hope to guide teams through uncertainty.

Economics

Super Groups: A Strategy for Sustaining Physician Autonomy

Kelly Raffel, MBA

Private practices face economic, administrative, and regulatory pressures, driving consolidation. "Super groups" offer autonomy while leveraging consolidation benefits.

Environmental Influences

How to Use Gamification to Engage Your Team

Laura Hills, DA

Discover how workplace gamification boosts team engagement, productivity, and training in healthcare. Learn best practices, pitfalls, features, tools, and metrics.

Healthcare Process

Healthcare Insights: Curated for HALM January/February 2026

AAPL Editorial Team

Healthcare Insights: Curated for HALM January/February 2026

Self-Awareness

Why Are You Considering a Change? You believe it’s expected of you.

Pamela C. Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE, FACP, FCUCM, PT

Pursue what truly makes you happy, not just what others expect of you. Honest conversations can ease fears and clarify misconceptions about expectations.

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