November/December 2023

Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal

November/December 2023

Vol. 1, No. 5 · 10 articles

  1. The Paradox of Choice in Healthcare: Treating Decision Paralysis

    HALMJ November/December 2023 Neil Baum, MD, Brittney C. Bauer, PhD, Eric Powell

    The purpose of this article is to draw attention to the consequences of choice overload in healthcare, and to help both practitioners and patients to avoid decision paralysis.

  2. Advancing Patient Safety: Effective Strategies for Reducing Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis in Fracture Patients During the Perioperative Period

    HALMJ November/December 2023 Meghan Ramic, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Janet Shell, MSN, APRN-CNS, Riley Gurreri, DO, Michael LoPresti, MD, Blane McCoy, MD, Kim Monaco, BSN, RN, James Hill, Jr., MD, MBA, CPE, FASA, FACHE

    Postoperative pulmonary emboli and deep venous thrombosis are significant causes of morbidity and mortality and the focus of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Patient Safety Indicator 12 (PSI-12). Early i...

  3. Leadership Lessons in Crisis Management: A Case Study in Hospital Incident Command System in Response to Ebola Virus Disease

    HALMJ November/December 2023 Steven D. Brass, MD, MPH, MBA, FACHE, Glorimar Medina, MD, MBA, FACHE, Dick C. Kuo, MD, Robert L. Atmar, MD, Sandeep Markan, MD, Esmaeil Porsa, MD, MPH, MBA, CCHP-A

    This article reviews the leadership lessons related to crisis management. A 402-bed licensed Level I academic trauma hospital was given eight hours notice to prepare to receive a patient under investigation for Ebola ...

  4. Designing a Physician Executive Business Education Program

    HALMJ November/December 2023 Andrew E. Floren, MD, MPH, K. Brewer Doran, PhD, Lori Rongstad, Jason Craig, MBA, Richard Helmers, MD

    Many physician-run organizations perform optimally when their physician leaders have competent business knowledge and skills, yet leadership training programs are uncommon.

  5. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Healthcare: Evolving or Devolving Medical Practice Management

    HALMJ November/December 2023 William “Marty” Martin, MA, MS, MPH, Psy.D., CHES, Armand Martin, BS

    The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing within and across many different industries, and healthcare is no exception. This article examines AI’s impact on the healthcare sector.

  6. Eight Principles for a Quality Healthcare Practice

    HALMJ November/December 2023 AAPL Editorial Team

    These eight principles can serve as guideposts for medical practice professionals fostering trust with patients and encouraging patients to have an active involvement in their care.

  7. Using Patient Management Technology to Give Each Patient a Positive Experience

    HALMJ November/December 2023 Doug Ciarelli, Hari Prasad, Neil Baum, MD

    This article discusses the patient service cycle and the “moments of truth” when patients interact with the practice.

  8. Navigating the Complexities of Large Corporations Acquiring Smaller Healthcare Practices

    HALMJ November/December 2023 Vikash Ayyappan, Janis Coffin, DO, FAAFP, FACMPE

    The rising trend of corporations acquiring smaller practices in the healthcare field has complex implications for patients, communities, and the healthcare system as a whole.

  9. Crafting Your Leadership Legacy: A Template

    HALMJ November/December 2023 Laura Hills, DA

    Most of us want our work to have mattered and to make lasting contributions that outlive us. This article urges healthcare administrators, leaders, and managers to clarify their legacy aspirations and to articulate th...

  10. What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know About Information Blocking Enforcement

    HALMJ November/December 2023 DeAnn Tucker, MHA, CHPS, RHIA, CCS

    As patients become more engaged, providers must understand HIPAA and the Information Blocking Rule requirements, implement compliant policies, and continually monitor compliance.