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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

Strategic Perspective

Does the Chief Marketing Officer Role Need an Update?

Denise Dahlhoff

The chief marketing officer (CMO) role has expanded significantly due to digital technologies, data, and AI, increasing both executional demands and strategic expectations. While the CMO title remains common and respected, its growing complexity has led some companies to split marketing leadership into specialized roles like chief digital officer or chief customer officer.

Economics

Sustainability as a Business-Model Transformation

Ivanka Visnjic, Felipe Monteiro, Michael L. Tushman

Many global companies have made public commitments to sustainability targets. Fulfilling these commitments will require firms to transform their business models and organizational architectures. A few pioneers are leading the way, demonstrating that companies can make sustainability not only a goal but also the driver of their business model.

Influence

Public Speaking: Managing Challenging People and Situations

Neil Baum, MD, Leonarda Boughton

Public speakers often face disruptive audience members, causing anxiety for all. Handling disruptions skillfully is crucial to maintaining comfort and professionalism.

SoundPractice

Physician Leadership and Clinical Excellence: Insights from Dr. Corey Cronrath

Corey M. Cronrath, DO, MPH, MBA, CPE, FAAPL

In this episode of SoundPractice, meet Dr. Corey Cronrath, a triple board-certified physician and an AAPL Fellow. Cronrath’s journey is a testament to resilience and dedication. From overcoming a challenging socioeconomic background and serving in the military, he has emerged as a prominent physician leader with aspirations for the future.

People Management

Exploring the Other Side of the Bathtub

Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA, CPE

This article explores leadership's complexities, emphasizing learning from failures (FAME), thinking creatively, and pushing beyond comfort zones for success and inspiration.

Technology Integration

Health Information Technology Landscape

Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAPL, FAAFP, CPE

Over 25 years, EHRs have become integral in healthcare, enhancing access to medical information but also posing challenges. Leaders must innovate to improve care quality.

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.

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies

Performance

How to Unlock Value in Founder-Investor Partnerships

Samantha Hellauer, Sanja Kos, Julie Vermoote, BJ Wright , PhD

Successful partnerships require ongoing communication and mutual respect for each other’s strengths. By focusing on these areas, founders and investors can navigate relational challenges and unlock significant value.

Humility

Are You Really a Good Listener?

Jeffrey Yip, Colin M. Fisher

Research has shown that when employees feel heard, their engagement rises and their performance improves, delivering big benefits to their firms. Yet 117 studies on workplace listening reveal that many managers aren’t good listeners. This article describes the five common causes of poor listening and explains ways to counter each.

Motivate Others

Understanding Patients’ Religious and Spiritual Beliefs Promotes Healing

Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL

Caregiving intertwines with spirituality, impacting clinical practice. Physicians are urged to consider patients' spiritual beliefs, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient well-being.

Technology Integration

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: A New Frontier in Medical Innovation

Vithyash Ayyappan, Vikash Ayyappan

AI is revolutionizing healthcare by processing vast data quickly for better diagnostics, treatment, and personalized care. It enhances accessibility, cost-efficiency, mental health support, and predictive analytics, while challenges like fairness and data privacy need collaboration to address. AI promises precision medicine and innovative tools for improved outcomes and equitable access.

Influence

Transitions and Transformations: Our Choice?

Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

Our lives and healthcare are marked by transitions. Effective physician leadership and total experience management can enhance patient care. Each professional drives change.

For over 45 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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