For the greater good of their organizations, physician leaders must be proactive in every improvement initiative. Here are considerations for anyone helping to lead a charge for change.

This article describes how a healthcare team provides value by meeting the needs of a rare disease patient and underscores the importance of a chronic multiorgan rare disease home.

How your health IT system serves as a communication and decision-making bridge in the complex interplay between patients, families, physicians and administrators.

For any leader entrusted with coaching others, there are five pillars that support the professional relationship: self-awareness, empathy, positive regard, genuineness and presence. Some are easier than others.

Managing relationships with customers — for physicians, that means patients — is no longer a soft science. Clearly defined and well-implemented processes can make the difference for any practice.

Healthcare is a high-growth industry, and to better navigate the ever-changing landscape of the industry, healthcare providers are looking at themselves in a more entrepreneurial way. Their practice is a business that needs to succeed, and managers h...

By starting at its biggest facilities and actively sharing lessons with smaller locations, one hospital group improved the quality of care throughout the organization.

Does the physician realize how much his or her manager does and how valuable the manager is? As a practice manager, it is important to meet with the physician, share ideas, and discuss the revenue and profits to ensure a successful practice.

There are guidelines that physician leaders can follow to help gauge whether a job candidate’s demeanor is a good match for their organizations.

This article describes strategies that practice managers can use to reward teamwork without lessening their employees’ desire to perform well individually.

This article presents an integrated leadership model offering strategies and insights gained from keeping a journal for 40 years. Strategies to be shared include leading self through learning, leading others by developing relationships, leading organ...

Paying attention as another person speaks sometimes requires you to turn off distractions.