March/April 2026

Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal

March/April 2026

Vol. 4, No. 2 · 12 articles

  1. The Butterfly Effect and the Medical Practice

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Neil Baum, MD

    Small changes can create big impacts, known as the butterfly effect. This article explores its relevance in healthcare and modern medical practices.

  2. Mining Gold from Your Vendor Relationships: The Practice Administrator’s Untapped Resource

    HALMJ March/April 2026 AAPL Editorial Team

    Medical practice managers can tap into vendor relationships for industry insights, operational tips, and strategic advice. Engaging vendors intentionally boosts efficiency and decision-making.

  3. Building Patient Loyalty Through Split-Second Kindness

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Susan Baker, Michael J. Sacopulos, JD

    Susan Baker shares strategies to boost patient loyalty, emphasizing personalized care, feedback, social media, and teamwork while addressing service failures to enhance experiences.

  4. The Perfect Storm: Navigating Economic Challenges in Modern Medical Practice

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Ron Howrigon

    Medical practices face economic strain from declining reimbursements, rising costs, physician burnout, and shortages, requiring strategic business optimization.

  5. Strategic Thinking in Healthcare Leadership

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Michael Gardner, MD, Michael J. Sacopulos, JD

    Mike Sacopulos interviews Dr. Michael Gardner about strategic thinking for physician leaders, its role in healthcare, mentorship, AI's impact, and courses being developed to enhance leadership and strategic planning s...

  6. Strategic Management in Clinical Gastroenterology: From Purpose to Value Creation

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Tauseef Ali, MD, FACG, Jason Flores, PhD, Costas H. Kefalas, MD, MMM, MS-PopH, FACG

    Strategic management in gastroenterology empowers physician leaders to tackle healthcare challenges like complexity and workforce demands. By aligning structured strategies with clinical goals, it enhances efficiency,...

  7. The 2026 Workflow Cliff and the Quiet Erosion of Primary Care

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Ryan Nadelson, MD

    Primary care is under pressure as CMS expansions, Medicare Advantage requirements, and EMR demands overwhelm workflows, eroding trust, staff stability, and patient care. Redesign is vital for recovery.

  8. Maternal Health: A Strategic Imperative for Transforming U.S. Health Systems

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Kardie Tobb, DO, MS, CPE, FACC, FASPC, FACOI

    Maternal mortality in the U.S. is rising, with Black women facing rates over three times higher than white women. This highlights systemic health failures and the need to prioritize maternal health as a core strategy....

  9. Culture and Communities of Practice in Changing Times

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

    The article examines culture and community, highlighting “communities of practice” that foster growth through shared interests. It discusses how healthcare professionals can lead cultural shifts post-pandemic.

  10. How to Have Courageous Conversations With Your Team

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Laura Hills, DA

    This article defines courageous conversations in healthcare leadership, explores when to have them, and offers strategies, ground rules, and frameworks for effective dialogue.

  11. Healthcare Insights: Curated for HALM March/April 2026

    HALMJ March/April 2026 AAPL Editorial Team

    Healthcare Insights: Curated for HALM March/April 2026

  12. From Exception to Excellence: Governing Primary Care Exception Clinics for Compliance and Performance

    HALMJ March/April 2026 Erika Fisch, CPC, Holly Hansen, CPC, CCS

    The Primary Care Exception clinic allows resident-led care billed to Medicare without constant teaching physician presence, ensuring education, access, and compliance.