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Instability in compensation and increases in administrative costs, correlated with the transition of doctors from private practice to employed...
CMOs must acquire leadership skills to direct hospitals and systems. Here, the author reviews their changing responsibilities in today's complex...
Take the needed time to thoughtfully answer some pertinent questions and begin to design the kind of leader you would like to be.
Over the decades, these guidelines morphed from being well-advised suggestions to his rules to lead by.
Are you a narcissist? See if you have the characteristics. Examine how narcissism can affect leaders and see what can be done to mitigate the...
Many of them feel like they’re skating on thin ice, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
Examine questions that all physician leaders should ask themselves periodically to ensure that they are leading − and not bringing down − their...
Structuring a compensation plan requires a delicate balance of being fair to the people and being fair to the organization. These key principles...
This group dynamics tool can help leaders learn more about how they are seen by others and, in turn, how to better get their ideas across.
Take a step-by-step look at how a medical malpractice civil case plays out and learn what parts of the process can be particularly rough for...
Systems can use several strategies to combat burnout in a supportive, interactive way. A rapid-response team can be a useful tool in identifying...
These suggestions may be of use to physicians and physician leaders when never-ending to-do lists are making them stressed and anxious.
Are compensation bonuses the best way to get physicians to share their organizations’ goals for quality? Opinions vary.
It all comes down to ensuring everyone is committed to the same goal of providing quality health care.
Adequate call coverage and autonomy can be as important as salary and other financial incentives. Often, it’s as simple as wanting to step away...
Each of us needs to determine which style fits who we are as well as what we are trying to achieve.
Solutions targeted at the individual, leadership and organizational levels are not being widely used. This report spotlights some options to...
Physician leaders have the responsibility to not only end the unprofessional actions of those they supervise, but also to get to the root causes...
Sometimes, a change must be made. The sooner, the better. Here are three steps leaders can take to salvage a bad situation.
Review the many personal attributes − from professionalism to manners to self-awareness − that shape leaders and allow them to shine.
AAPL uses these characteristics to guide its curriculum – helping physicians better understand and acquire the leadership skills needed in health...
Suboxone and methadone have been effective in blocking cravings without making patients high, but “only three in 10” were getting those...
Actively listening conveys respect for a patient’s self-knowledge and builds trust, and allows physicians to assume the role of trusted...
Determine where you stand in Bass’ triad of leadership approaches, then play to your strengths.
Professional burnout is pervasive for U.S. physicians. This phenomenon should be attributed to the workplace, rather than the individual.
The authors explore the value of a structured, evidence-based curriculum to improve leadership behaviors. Findings indicate physician leadership...
Understanding others — whether a patient, a colleague or a direct report — can make you a better physician leader and lead to the best outcomes.
Many lack sufficient information about what being part of a CIN means. With that in mind, here are 10 considerations for physician leaders when...
Have you and an associate gotten off on the wrong foot? Is the relationship impeding your ability to succeed? Remember, a leader must take the...
Not as many as required — but delegation can lessen the workload, says a university study.
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