Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal
The HALM (Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management) Credential and New Textbook
Dr. Daniel A. Handel shares his path from emergency medicine to healthcare leadership, focusing on HALM education, physician leadership, and system-wide care improvement.
January/February 2026 Vol. 4, No. 1 pp. 16–20 DOI: 10.55834/halmj.2044332646
Abstract
Daniel A. Handel, MD, MBA, MPH, CPE, shares his journey from emergency medicine to healthcare leadership, focusing on improving patient care systems. He discusses the Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management program, which trains future physician leaders through structured fellowships combining clinical and administrative expertise. Dr. Handel also highlights his new textbook, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management: The Essentials: First Edition, designed to support physicians pursuing HALM board certification. He emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven leadership to address healthcare challenges and improve care delivery at scale.
