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News releases from the American Association for Physician Leadership.

60 releases

  1. New Book from AAPL Challenges the "Wait Your Turn" Culture in Medicine

    Quiet Leadership in Medicine Gives Early-Career Clinicians the Roadmap to Build Programs That Change Care — Starting Now

  2. AAPL Publishes New Book by Nationally Recognized Physician Leader Calling Women in Healthcare to Lead — and Equipping Them to Succeed

    AAPL publishes a new book by physician executive Patricia A. Gabow, MD, making the evidence-based case for women's leadership in healthcare and offering practical tools to help them succeed.

  3. New Book Equips Healthcare Leaders with the Inner and Relational Skills That Clinical Training Never Provided

    Retired Army Colonel, ICU Physician, and Executive Coach Jess Bunin Offers a Practice-Based Framework for Trust, Repair, and Values-Aligned Leadership in Healthcare

  4. Practicing in the Age of AI

    36 essays exploring how AI is reshaping clinical practice, physician identity, and medical ethics — written from inside the profession by Arthur Lazarus, MD.

  5. New Book Exposes How Third Parties Have Hijacked American Healthcare — and Offers a Revolutionary Path Forward

    The Healthcare Heist by Jordan Grumet, MD, Reveals How Shared Storytelling Can Unite Doctors and Patients to Reclaim Healthcare from Corporate Exploitation

  6. Navigating the New Era of Physician Affiliation: AAPL Launches a Comprehensive Guide on Private Equity, PSAs, and Modern Partnership Models

    A comprehensive guide to modern physician affiliation options, covering private equity dynamics, professional services agreements, and performance-based compensation in today's transformed healthcare partnership landscape.

  7. New Book Proposes Unique Model of Universal, Affordable Healthcare

    AAPL publishes *Beyond Medicare For All* by Ken Terry. This book is bold, practical healthcare reform model delivering universal, affordable care without dismantling private insurance.

  8. New Book Offers Chief Medical Officers Battle-Tested Solutions to Healthcare's Toughest Leadership Challenges

    *Difficult Dilemmas for Chief Medical Officers* addresses the critical gap between theoretical leadership training and the urgent, high-stakes decisions CMOs must make in real time.

  9. New Book Empowers Medical Nonprofit Leaders to Navigate Investment Decisions with Confidence

    *When Mission Meets Money* Provides Practical Framework for Board Members Balancing Fiduciary Responsibility with Mission-Driven Impact

  10. New Book from AAPL Examines the Human Cost of Modern Medicine

    Practicing While Human by Ryan Nadelson, MD, Explores What Happens When Care Collides with Metrics

  11. Stormont Vail Health Launches 2026-2027 Physician Leadership Academy

    Participants Will Earn the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) Credential from the American Association for Physician Leadership

  12. New Book from American Association for Physician Leadership Explores Success Strategies of Dual-Physician Marriages

    Lessons Learned shares authentic stories from 35 dual-physician couples on successfully balancing marriage and demanding healthcare careers.

  13. New Book Offers Physicians a Roadmap to Healthcare Executive Leadership

    The Leadership Learning Curve Provides Candid Insights on Becoming a Chief Medical Officer

  14. New Handbook Addresses Critical Gap in Physician Career Transition Support

    Managing the Maze Provides a Comprehensive Guide for More Than 35,000 Annual Medical Graduates Facing Complex Career Decisions

  15. New Book Provides Physicians a Step-by-Step Framework for Career Transformation and Advancement

    Discover a physician-tested framework for career transformation in this practical guide by Dr. Pamela C. Sullivan. Learn step-by-step strategies for navigating career transitions, preventing burnout, and advancing your medical career with proven methods fro...

  16. Core Versus Chore: New Book Offers Healthcare Leaders Battle-Tested Framework to Eliminate Burnout and Inefficiency

    Written by physician leader and healthcare executive Grace E. Terrell, MD, MMM, FACP, FACPE, this practical and transformative guide addresses healthcare's most persistent challenges by separating what truly matters — the core mission of patient care — from...

  17. Between Heartbeats and Algorithms: New Book Challenges Healthcare Leaders to Reclaim Humanity in Medicine

    New book by Dr.Devjit Roy reveals how true healing comes from compassion and connection, not just data. Through moving patient stories, it’s a call to bring humanity back to healthcare.

  18. Supporting Physician Success: AAPL Launches Book to Overcome Career Challenges and Thrive

    New book by Dr. Arthur Lazarus helps physicians navigate career challenges and rediscover purpose. This practical guide offers experienced advice on avoiding burnout, spotting job interview red flags, mastering patient listening skills, and leveraging AI. W...

  19. AAPL Publishes Book to Equip Healthcare Professionals with Key Leadership and Communication Competencies

    Neil Baum, MD's book helps you master public speaking, career management, legal issues, and new healthcare opportunities. It bridges clinical training and business skills, offering practical advice to improve operations, manage difficult patients, and boost...

  20. New AAPL Book Analyzes Misconduct in Healthcare

    One of society’s most intimate and trust-based sectors stands at a critical turning point. A new book by Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MBA, MHA, CPE, FAAPL, FACHE, FASA, published by the American Association for Physician Leadership, urges those in the healthcare...

  21. AAPL Unveils Innovative Technical Skills Assessment for Healthcare Leaders

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) proudly announces the launch of the Technical Skills Assessment, a groundbreaking behavioral evaluation designed to assess the critical skills of healthcare leaders. These insights will empower leader...

  22. AAPL Honors CPEs, Fellows, and Leape & Schenke Award Winners

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of physicians who have earned the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential and Fellowship designations within AAPL. At the Annual Leadership Confe...

  23. New AAPL Textbook Supports Healthcare Leaders in a Transformative Era

    For over 50 years, the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) has remained the premier organization for developing physicians as leaders. AAPL is proud to announce the publication of a landmark textbook for healthcare leaders: Healthcare Admin...

  24. The Healthcare Shift: AAPL Book Reveals Next-Level Leadership Strategies

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is proud to announce the release of, "Next-Level Healthcare Leadership: Advanced Topics for Healthcare Administrators, Leaders, and Managers," authored by Laura Hills, D.A. This book is essential for ...

  25. New AAPL Book Offers Critical Support for Healthcare Leaders

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is proud to announce the release of *Working with Distressed Physicians: A Guide for Physician Leaders*, a comprehensive blueprint for creating a positive healthcare culture while managing distressed ...

  26. AAPL Introduces Groundbreaking Dyad Academy, Enhancing Inter-professional Collaboration in Healthcare

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is proud to announce the launch of the Mastering Dyad Leadership Academy, a transformative program designed to bolster inter-professional collaboration.

  27. New AAPL Book Hits the Shelves, Decoding Private Equity in Healthcare

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) has published *Private Equity and Healthcare: Leadership, Economics, and Trends for the Future*, written by Max Reiboldt, CPA.

  28. American Association for Physician Leadership Publishes a Financial Primer for Physicians

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) has published *The Chief Medical Officer’s Financial Primer: The Vital Handbook for Physician Executives*, written by Lee Scheinbart, MD, CPE, FAAPL.

  29. AAPL Partners With NCICLE To Provide Online Content That Promotes Teaming in the Clinical Environment

    The American Association for Physician Leadership is pleased to announce its participation in a new online resource to promote teaming in the clinical environment, presented by the National Collaborative for Improving the Clinical Learning Environment (NCIC...

  30. I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What? New Book Dedicated to a Growing Role for Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer, is published by the American Association for Physician Leadership

    I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What? is a new book published by the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) and written by Rex Hoffman, MD, MBA, CPE, chief medical officer at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif...

  31. American Association for Physician Leadership Launches Unique Academy for Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Certification

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) introduces a unique CMO Academy Certification to empower physician leaders with essential skills and knowledge for the evolving healthcare landscape. This year-long program offers a blend of live and ...

  32. American Association for Physician Leadership Presents Leape Ahead Award to Cahaba Medical Care and Virginia Mason Medical Center

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) has awarded the Leape Ahead Award to Cahaba Medical Care and Virginia Mason Medical Center for their commitment to developing medical students and residents into future healthcare leaders.

  33. Changing Paradigm for Physicians Demonstrates Value of Leadership Training New Study and Analysis Released by the American Association for Physician Leadership

    A new study by the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) identifies how the changing role of physicians reveals the need for expanded leadership training to meet the demand of providing quality healthcare.

  34. New Book Explores the Evolution of a Physician Leader Peter Angood, MD, President and CEO of the American Association for Physician Leadership, Is the Author of Inspiring Growth and Leadership in Medical Careers: Transform Healthcare as a Physician Leader

    The American Association for Physician Leadership has published a new book by its president and CEO Peter Angood, MD, FRCS (C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon), Inspiring Growth and Leadership in Medical Careers: Transform Healthcare as a Physician Leader.

  35. Maintaining Wellness Among Healthcare Workers Working Happy! How to Survive Burnout and Find Your Work/Life Synergy in the Healthcare Industry is a new book published by the American Association for Physician Leadership

    Addressing the issue of employee wellness in healthcare, the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) has published a new book, Working Happy! How to Survive Burnout and Find Your Work/Life Synergy in the Healthcare Industry.

  36. Medicine is a Practice: The Rules for Healthcare Marketing New Book Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership

    In Medicine is a Practice: The Rules for Healthcare Marketing, a new book published by the American Association for Physician Leadership, author and nationally-known marketing expert Neil Baum, MD, articulates the business aspect of managing a career in med...

  37. Fast Forward Thinking: 40 Rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors in Medical, Science, and Biotech New Book Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership

    Is your “cutting edge” entrepreneurial idea sharp enough? A new book written by a neurosurgeon turned venture capitalist offers guidance from someone who has been there and done that. Fast Forward Thinking: 40 Rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors in Medica...

  38. American Association for Physician Leadership Accreditation With Commendation From the ACCME

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) has earned Accreditation with Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The distinction of Accreditation with Commendation is an honor which means that AAPL...

  39. The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: A Marriage Made in Heaven? A New Book Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership Examines the Relationship and its Impact on Healthcare

    A new book written by Dr. Patricia Gabow and published by the American Association for Physician Leadership, examines the history, the evolution, and the current relationship of the Catholic church and US healthcare. The book is entitled The Catholic Church...

  40. Every Story Counts: Collection of Essays Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership Tells the Overall Story of What it Means to Be a Physician

    Story telling is one of the oldest, purest, and most effective modes of communicating and teaching, and in a new book, Every Story Counts: Exploring Contemporary Practice Through Narrative Medicine, a career physician leader shares the stories of his journey.

  41. Physician Leadership Matters: The Importance of Understanding the Regulatory and Legal Aspects of Healthcare

    Preparing physicians to navigate the complex world of healthcare regulations, the American Association for Physician Leadership has published a new book, Physician Leadership Matters: The Importance of Understanding the Regulatory and Legal Aspects of Healt...

  42. Improving the Performance of Healthcare Teams — New Book Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership Detail Strategies to Improve the Performance of Employees

    The American Association for Physician Leadership has published Next-Level Healthcare Employees: Improving the Performance of a Good Team, a book by Laura Hills, D.A.

  43. Newly Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership: The Chief Medical Officer’s Essential Guidebook

    The American Association for Physician Leadership has published a new book, The Chief Medical Officer’s Essential Guidebook, edited by Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE.

  44. Identifying and Addressing Gender Bias Among Healthcare Leaders New Book Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership Provides Strategies for Identifying and Addressing Bias

    The American Association for Physician Leadership has published a new book, Strategies for Recognizing and Eliminating Gender Bias for Healthcare Leaders.

  45. David Nash, MD, Receives the American Association for Physician Leadership Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) presented its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to David Nash, MD, MBA, during its Annual Leadership Conference, held last week in Chicago, Illinois.

  46. American Association for Physician Leadership Honors New Fellows and Recipients of the Certified Physician Executive Designation At Annual Leadership Conference

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) presented nine new Fellows (FAAPL) and 396 recipients of the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) designation during its Annual Leadership Conference, held last week in Chicago, Illinois. There are now...

  47. Preparing Physician Leaders for the Future: AAPL, KORN FERRY Release White Paper That Details How Physician Leadership Will Benefit Healthcare Post Pandemic

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) and Korn Ferry today issued a white paper, Preparing Physician Leaders for the Future, which highlights measurable ways that physician leadership benefits healthcare.

  48. The American Association for Physician Leadership Announces Publication of the Book Inspired Physician Leadership: Creating Influence and Impact, 2nd Edition

    *Inspired Physician Leadership: Creating Influence and Impact, 2nd Edition*, a new book published by the American Association for Physician Leadership and written by Charles R. Stoner, DBA, and Jason S. Stoner, PhD, addresses the critical interpersonal skil...

  49. New Study Published in Physician Leadership Journal Demonstrates Effectiveness in Quality Improvement Among Emergency Medicine Residents

    In a study conducted at the NewYork-Presbyterian Emergency residency program, a dedicated Quality Improvement and Patient Safety curriculum demonstrated measurable results in resident knowledge, attitude, and practice, according to a report published in the...

  50. American Association for Physician Leadership Partners with My Financial Coach to Provide Financial Planning for Physicians

    American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is excited to announce a partnership with My Financial Coach (MFC). AAPL is committed to providing personal transformation for physicians.

  51. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP LAUNCHES HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL TO FOCUS ON THE NEW DEMANDS FACED BY PHYSICIAN AND NON-PHYSICIAN HEALTHCARE LEADERS

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) announced today the launch of their new journal dedicated to the evolving demands placed on physician and non-physician administrators of healthcare; the Healthcare Administration Leadership and Manag...

  52. American Association for Physician Leadership Announces Partnership with Korn Ferry

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) announced today a partnership with organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry that will leverage both organizations’ expertise in leadership development and training.

  53. Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM

    New Book Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership Addresses the Lack of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with First-Person Accounts of Successful Women

  54. American Association for Physician Leadership Announces New Self-Study Courses that Address Emotionally Intelligent Leadership and Advanced Behavior Management Strategies

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL), in its ongoing mission to provide advanced skills and training for physician leaders has announced two new self-study courses.

  55. The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader: New Book Published by the American Association for Physician Leadership Details Skills Needed to Manage People and Relationships

    "The Emotionally Intelligent Physician Leader," a new book published by the American Association for Physician Leadership and written by national expert Susan Fink Childs, FACMPE, provides a guide to mastering the emotional quotient necessary to be successf...

  56. All Physicians Are Leaders: American Association for Physician Leadership to Debut Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois June 9-11, 2023

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) announced today a new event, an Annual Leadership Conference, that will convene the physician community with speakers, education, and networking dedicated to enhancing leadership skills.

  57. Physician Leadership Is More Valuable Than Ever

    Changes in patient expectations as a result of the pandemic and the seismic disruption in the healthcare industry over several years are among several factors demonstrating that physician leadership is more valuable – and critically needed – than ever, acco...

  58. American Association for Physician Leadership Announces Partnership with Michigan Health & Hospital Association

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) announced today a partnership with the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) that will make leadership education and training more easily accessible.

  59. The Growing Relevance of Leadership Skills for Physicians: AAPL Releases its 100th Podcast Featuring Luminaries in Healthcare

    The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) today released its 100th SoundPractice podcast episode, in which AAPL speaks with luminaries who shed light on the need to provide physicians with business training and leadership skills for the bette...

  60. Dr. Stephanie Duggan Named Chair of AAPL's Board of Directors

    The American Association for Physician Leadership recently named Stephanie Duggan, MD, CPE, FACEP, FAAPL, as chair of its board of directors.