Effective leadership in healthcare is not just about vision and decisiveness. It is about mastering political skill to influence, build strong relationships, and foster genuine commitment. Navigate with tact, inclusiveness, and transparency for real ...

The authors present evidence that safety can be a key driver of performance. Then they offer a five-step process for leaders to adopt preventive behaviors. By reimagining safety not as a defensive necessity but as an offensive opportunity, companies ...

Whether you are presenting to a small team or a large audience your goal is to ensure clear, purposeful messages that engage and inspire action. Use storytelling and visuals to create emotional connections and aid retention. Be mindful of cultural di...

Abbott's pivot from the Navigator to the Libre was a deeply consequential decision for them, and others can learn from the principles the company’s leaders followed to arrive at and then execute on that choice.

Comprehensive support, including the presence of trained doulas, can significantly improve maternal health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. This article also highlights the power of community-driven initiatives and the importance of...

In this episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos speaks with Francesca Arnoldy, a death doula and author of The Death Doula’s Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared.

Physicians should understand the nuances of a deposition and the importance of listening and learning from the attorney defending them against the allegations of negligence. This article educates physicians about the nature, processes, and well-thoug...

The field of healthcare is experiencing significant changes. The days of fee-for-service are being replaced by pay-for-performance.

This article highlights the legal risks and the due diligence necessary when considering how to manage the agency relationship between physicians and advanced practice providers.

APACHE, which risk-adjusts for acute physiology, age, and chronic health, is a widely used ICU benchmarking tool, and participating institutions identified rising and concerning standardized mortality rates in 2020. Following up on previously reporte...

New data on substance use among adults ages 18-24 suggests that many former teen vapers remain e-cigarette users.

This article examines how a midsize community hospital designed a readmission reduction project with the goal of decreasing readmissions for patients with a primary diagnosis of congestive heart failure.