January/February 2026

Volume 13, Issue 1

Physician Leadership: What’s Different, What’s New With AAPL

AAPL is focused on adapting professional associations to the evolving healthcare landscape, including technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting professional needs. It addresses these challenges through innovative approaches, prioritizi...

January/February 2026

Preparing for Catastrophes: What Physician Leaders Need to Know

Hartford HealthCare is enhancing emergency preparedness to prioritize enterprise-wide business continuity amid growing threats to health system operations. A leading physician explains the initiative's purpose and efforts.

Peer-Reviewed

January/February 2026

Sustainable Physician Leadership: A Career Roadmap for Longevity, Growth, and Fulfillment

Long-term physician leadership faces challenges from clinical demands, burnout, and misaligned values. Success requires resilience, growth, and key leadership skills.

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The American Association for Physician Leadership has helped physicians develop their leadership skills through education, career development, thought leadership and community building.

The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) changed its name from the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) in 2014. We may have changed our name, but we are the same organization that has been serving physician leaders since 1975.

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