Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
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.
Strategic Perspective
Why Employees Quit
Ethan Bernstein, Michael B. Horn, Bob Moesta
The so-called war for talent is still raging. But in that fight, employers continue to rely on the same hiring and retention strategies they’ve been using for decades. They haven’t addressed a more fundamental problem: the widespread failure to provide sustainable work experiences.
Payment Models
Physicians Can Help Cut Costs. They Just Need the Right Incentives.
Susanna Gallani, Derek A. Haas
By providing physicians with the appropriate incentives, hospitals and health systems can enlist them in the effort to manage costs while simultaneously maintaining or improving patient outcomes.
Self-Awareness
Understanding Modern Career Theory
Peter S. Moskowitz, MD
Physicians' careers are no longer linear but cyclical, moving through four phases: Go For It, The Doldrums, Cocooning, and Getting Ready. Understanding this cycle helps manage career transitions more effectively.
SoundPractice
Navigating Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Smita Agarkar
Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL
Overview: Join us for an insightful conversation with Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, a distinguished physician leader. She shares her journey from clinical practice to a significant leadership position offering valuable advice for early-career physicians ...
Self-Awareness
A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders
Palena Neale, PhD
This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality, including strategies such as making a body budget, managing emotional health, identifying choice points, and prioritizing growth and nourishment. Leaders are encouraged to personalize their plan and practice regularly for optimal health and effectiveness as a leader.
Environmental Influences
Minimizing the Potential Impact of a Crisis: Preparedness
Aimee Greeter, MPH, FACHE, Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA
Preparation is crucial for achieving successful outcomes. This principle is especially relevant to healthcare organizations during crises. Without robust preparation, the impact of a crisis is likely to be significantly greater.
New Book
Private Equity and Healthcare: Leadership, Economics, and Trends for the Future
Max Reiboldt, CPA, Coker
This comprehensive guide explores private equity in the healthcare industry. From understanding the fundamental structure to mastering strategic and tactical considerations, this book provides a clear, unbiased, and fact-based examination of this complex field.
Tempering Medicine with Mercy: How Moral Luck Promotes More Equitable Healthcare Decisions
The Business of Healing: Medical Students’ Opinions on the Need for Formal Business Training in the Medical School Curriculum
Taking Advantage of Health IT: Applying New Technology, Care Collaboration, and Telemedicine
The Challenges of Being a Positive Role Model for Your Employees
Surviving (and Finding Ways to Thrive) With Difficult Leader Phenotypes
Ensuring Equity
Health Law
Handling Litigation — How to Live (Well) with a Lawsuit
Susan Fink Childs, FACMPE
One-third of physicians face lawsuits in their careers. This article offers recommendations on balancing life and career during litigation and navigating the legal process effectively.
Humility
Tempering Medicine with Mercy: How Moral Luck Promotes More Equitable Healthcare Decisions
Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE
Moral luck in healthcare highlights uncontrollable factors in health outcomes, promoting compassion and equity.
Economics
The Business of Healing: Medical Students’ Opinions on the Need for Formal Business Training in the Medical School Curriculum
Daniella Natanov, DO, Samuel Tringali, Jonathan Muratori, DO, Spencer Shain, Gregory Saggio, DO, Amelia Tower, DO, FACOS, FACS, Paul Gray, MD, FACS
There is growing interest among medical students for dedicated business courses, emphasizing the importance of integrating business principles into medical education.
Motivate Others
Breaking Point
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
The first two years of medical school are overwhelming. Juggling assignments, national board exams, and intense study can lead to burnout. But remember, you're not alone.
Humility
How to Keep Learning at Work — Even When You Feel Fried
Nihar Chhaya
Continuous learning is the key to having lasting influence in your career, yet a heavy workload makes it hard to find the time. To ensure you’re creating opportunities even when you’re feeling depleted or overwhelmed, try these five strategies.