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.
Adaptability
Harnessing Exam Room Experience for Leadership Excellence
Hanah Polotsky, MD, MBOE, Lisa Williams, MPPA
In this SoundPractice episode Hanah Polotsky and Lisa Williams discuss their extensive careers in healthcare leadership, insights from their book on effective leadership, addressing physician burnout, the importance of strategic thinking, and how exam room experiences can shape leadership skills.
Communication Strategies
Increasing Employee Commitment: 25 Strategies
Laura Hills, DA
Employee commitment is crucial for healthcare organizations, impacting trust, loyalty, and productivity. Strategies like clear communication, values-based hiring, career planning, and leadership emphasizing care, ownership, and accountability can enhance commitment. Committed leadership is vital for cultivating a culture of commitment.
Influence
Once Upon a Time: Storytelling to Connect with Your Patients
Neil Baum, MD
Storytelling helps patients cope with illness, treatment, or death by providing meaning and comfort, enhancing doctor-patient communication and making medical interactions more meaningful.
SoundPractice
Doctoring Differently with Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid
Naomi Lawrence-Reid, MD
Episode Summary: Are you a physician feeling stuck in the traditional career path of clinical medicine? Join us for an enlightening episode of SoundPractice as host Mike Sacopulos welcomes Naomi Lawrence-Reid, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and the vi...
Strategic Perspective
The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals
Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Patricia A. Gabow, MD, MACP
This SoundPractice episode examines the role of bishops and ERDs in shaping Catholic healthcare policies, revealing impacts on patient care, particularly in reproductive and end-of-life situations. The discussion also covers the Catholic health system's mission fidelity.
Judgment
6 Essential Leadership Skills — and How to Develop Them
Rebecca Knight
The way we work has changed — and so has leadership. Leaders are under new pressures to perform at higher levels and adapt quickly to changing demands. In this article, the author shares advice from three leadership experts and outlines the six skills leaders need to succeed.
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.
Increasing Employee Commitment: 25 Strategies
Once Upon a Time: Storytelling to Connect with Your Patients
Taking Advantage of Health IT: Applying New Technology, Care Collaboration, and Telemedicine
The Challenges of Being a Positive Role Model for Your Employees
Staffing Shortages? Time to Consider a Virtual Assistant
What Is the Recipe for Success in Science?
Financial Management
Physician Options Relative to Practice Structure
Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA
Private equity's rise in healthcare has transformed physicians' practice options, offering private practice, hospital employment, private equity partnerships, and hybrid models. Each choice has pros and cons, requiring careful consideration based on career stage, financial impact, and personal preferences.
Influence
Navigating Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Smita Agarkar
Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL
Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, discusses her journey from clinical practice to leadership, offering advice for early-career physicians and highlighting women's crucial roles in healthcare leadership.
Critical Appraisal Skills
Why Marketers Are Spending Less on Social Media
Christine Moorman, Koen Pauwels
Researchers leverage their findings to offer suggestions to marketers on how to overcome past strategy misalignment in order to continue to benefit from social media’s immediacy and pervasiveness, including through the use of Gen AI.
Healthcare Process
Cultural Differences: When Hospitals Own Practices
Judy Capko
This article explores the challenges a hospital system faced after acquiring three medical practices. Despite financial stability, performance and morale declined because of cultural clashes. Addressing these issues early can foster a cooperative environment, enhancing performance and satisfaction for all stakeholders.
People Management
Staffing Shortages? Time to Consider a Virtual Assistant
Cyril Thomas, PhD, Neil Baum, MD
Explore how virtual assistants can alleviate burnout, reduce overhead, and revolutionize healthcare delivery amidst declining reimbursements and rising costs.