American Association for Physician Leadership

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.

Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

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.

Reiboldt PrivateEquity-Healthcare cover 2024

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.

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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