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.
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.
Exploring the Other Side of the Bathtub
Public Speaking: Managing Challenging People and Situations
Health Information Technology Landscape
Transitions and Transformations: Our Choice?
Navigating Accountability, Humility, and Vulnerability in Healthcare and the Dyad Relationship
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: A New Frontier in Medical Innovation
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.