American Association for Physician Leadership

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July 5, 2018

The regulatory landscape in health care presents an opportunity for physician leaders to promote change that contributes to value … and/or help the industry move in a new, free-market direction.

June 26, 2018

Suboxone and methadone have been effective in blocking cravings without making patients high, but “only three in 10” were getting those medications, researchers say.

June 22, 2018

Medical staffs seldom receive training on advance directives — which can lead to catastrophic error. Physician leaders must be aware.

June 19, 2018

CMOs must acquire many executive leadership skills to lead hospitals and systems. Here, the author reviews their evolving responsibilities in today's complex health care environment.

June 14, 2018

Providing patients in the country illegally with suboptimal care because of their immigration status is taking a burnout toll on some doctors, researchers say.

June 11, 2018

A step-by-step look at how a medical malpractice civil case plays out and a look at what parts of the process can be particularly rough for physicians.

This article provides a process and a formula for determining the cost of caring for patients using time-driven, activity-based costing.

May 30, 2018

In an age of technological breakthroughs, a physician leader encourages organizational leaders to modernize the process for onboarding new hires.

May 22, 2018

Patients are charged a flat fee for basic care, providing a safety net for those with limited means. But there’s a big catch customers don’t always realize: This isn’t health insurance.

May 21, 2018

Although there’s no definitive list of the top money wasters, there are a few areas physician leaders should hold their teams accountable.

May 16, 2018

Amid the deconstruction of Obamacare, public opinion and physician leaders seem to be moving toward a national health plan. But if it ever does materialize, it will be a long time in coming, experts say.

May 10, 2018

Read about how Weill Cornell Medicine addresses a critical void for med students interested in health care leadership.

For over 45 years.

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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