The July 2024 CrowdStrike incident demonstrates the need to develop capabilities to assess the downstream business impact of cyber events, establish appropriate cyber resiliency objectives, and ensure effective communication for better cyber risk man...
Storytelling in professional settings is important, particularly for physician leaders, and advocates for a structured, story-driven approach to enhance the effectiveness of workplace presentations and meetings.
The traditional handshake, a 3,000-year-old symbol of trust and friendship, may need to be replaced with hand hygiene practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections and ensure safer patient interactions.
Effective medical practice requires a blend of genuine compassion, efficient use of technology, and a consistent, confident approach to patient care. By fostering a caring culture, utilizing systems to their full potential, and maintaining consistenc...
The author shares her journey from childhood curiosity to a STEM career, highlighting mentorship and equity.
Research shows that disengaging from our jobs can impact our mental health, motivation, stress levels, responsiveness, and even cognitive function. Worse, withdrawal is self-perpetuating, triggering a troubling cycle that can be difficult to break.
In 2021, researchers at MIT and McKinsey teamed up to ask more than 100 companies how they were using AI in their operations and to learn what separated the highest-performing companies from the rest. They conducted a similar survey in 2023 to see wh...
Confronting direct reports about performance issues can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time managers, who may worry that sharing critical feedback could damage their relationship with the employee. But performance conversations, especially w...
This article advocates for a learning organization over traditional training, highlighting benefits like employee retention and improved performance, and offers practical strategies for fostering a culture of continuous improvement through tailored l...
Managing stress is crucial for maintaining mental and physical health, especially in high-stress professions like medicine. Proactive stress management can prevent severe consequences and improve overall well-being.
While understanding a complex disease like long COVID is crucial, there is an urgent need for a balanced approach that prioritizes both research into the disease and the development of effective treatments. Patients are suffering and need immediate r...
A multispecialty organization promoted personal health records to improve workflow efficiency, reduce patient phone calls, and decrease overhead costs. The electronic portal was underused but showed potential benefits.
Online platforms from Amazon to Goodreads to IMDb tap into the so-called “wisdom of the crowd” to rate products and experiences. But recent research suggests that more experienced buyers tend to select better products and therefore expect higher qual...
The post-discharge clinic improved follow-up appointment scheduling by granting patient navigator coordinators access to clinic providers' schedules. This flexible, patient-preferred system reduced no-shows, increased cancellations in advance, and bo...
This article explores habituation in medical care, its effects on patients and staff, and offers strategies to mitigate it, including response sensitization and technology use.
Jenna Miller, MD, offers a detailed guide for women physicians facing fertility challenges, highlighting the necessity for medical leaders to address and mitigate obstacles to fertility for those delaying family planning due to their training.
Art Lazarus, MD, who transitioned from clinical care to writing discusses how he uses storytelling to educate and humanize medicine, emphasizing its impact on practice and leadership.
Many executives are surprised when previously successful leadership approaches fail in new situations, but different contexts call for different kinds of responses. Before addressing a situation, leaders need to recognize which context governs it—and...
Storytelling in professional settings is important, particularly for physician leaders, and advocates for a structured, story-driven approach to enhance the effectiveness of workplace presentations and meetings.
Despite best efforts and intentions, not every individual can be successfully integrated into a team or guided to change their behavior. Leadership involves making difficult decisions, including recognizing when it's time to let someone go for the gr...
Unlock the full potential of your research conference experience with this comprehensive guide, offering essential insights on abstract submission, presentation formats, and best practices for impactful participation.
Rising clinical claim denials are straining healthcare finances, but informed clinical leaders can turn the tide by understanding denial trends and root causes to secure timely payments.
Explore the marketing funnel's stages to attract, convert, and retain patients in medical practices, from awareness to advocacy, enhancing patient engagement.
Physician leadership is crucial in navigating the complexities of value-based care to enhance patient outcomes, manage costs, and embrace new technologies in the evolving healthcare landscape.
The most-engaged employees work together in ways companies don’t even realize.
Like many other companies, Deloitte realized that its system for evaluating the work of employees — and then training them, promoting them, and paying them accordingly — was increasingly out of step with its objectives. It searched for something nimb...
Researchers examine the negative impact that handing over choice responsibility can have on delegator-delegate relationships. They offer research-backed solutions for delegating decisions more fairly in order to offset some of delegation’s negative i...
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.
The July 2024 CrowdStrike incident demonstrates the need to develop capabilities to assess the downstream business impact of cyber events, establish appropriate cyber resiliency objectives, and ensure effective communication for better cyber risk man...
The traditional handshake, a 3,000-year-old symbol of trust and friendship, may need to be replaced with hand hygiene practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections and ensure safer patient interactions.