Here is AAPL member Dr. Regen Gallagher, the CMO at Cary Medical Center in Maine, which takes an all hands on deck philosophy commonly found in rural hospitals.

The bipartisan SUPPORT Act, a bill addressing the opioid epidemic, isn’t universally loved, but it does address issues that make it difficult for physicians to offer effective treatments.

The bipartisan SUPPORT Act isn’t universally loved, but it does address issues that make it difficult for physicians to offer effective treatments to patients who misuse opioids. Some physicians call it a positive step.

What are some of the key issues likely to occupy the time of physician leaders in the coming 12 months of 2019.

Consider these important questions as you assess the ability of teams to work more cohesively.

Most doctors have few or no skills in crisis management or nonclinical problem solving. The “five whys” concept is a way to try to find the causes of potentially complex problems. When done properly, this strategy will help you to get to the root cau...

Coaching the abrasive personality. Objective, data-driven feedback is the only mechanism that will get their attention.

As Congress confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court after a bitter partisan battle, physicians on both sides of the aisle spoke up for their patients and practices.

In this Member Spotlight: Lawrence Nycum, MD, Senior VP for with Novant Health, talks about what he learned from his experience of being in Paris during the 2015 terrorist attacks.

A “compose and wait” approach, popularized by photographer Sam Abell, works leaders as well.

What are some tips for doctors interviewing for a position who want to learn about the prospective administrators?

Being prepared for a disaster—large or small—can save lives, information, and your practice.