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.
Influence
Becoming: Navigating Choices, Crafting Legacy, and Forging Impact as a Clinician
Kardie Tobb, DO, MS, CPE, FACC, FASPC, FACOI
Graduation marks the start of your journey as a doctor, but the question arises: "What now?" Your career path is vast and uncertain, offering choices to forge impact, legacy, and significance.
Governance
Professional Services Agreements Versus Employment
Max Reiboldt, CPA, MBA
Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) and employment are two primary affiliation models for hospitals and physician practices. PSAs offer flexibility and independence, while employment provides stability but restricts external activities. Both require compliance and fair market compensation.
Environmental Influences
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Customer Referrals
Fred Reichheld, Jamie Cleghorn
Companies that systematically track referral behavior uncover a powerful, underutilized growth engine. An analysis of more than 10 million consumers reveals that while about 20% of new customers come through referrals, they account for 72% of the profits all new customers generate.
SoundPractice
Investing Without Hype: What Physicians Need to Know About Money, Noise, and Discipline with Ed Coburn
Ed Coburn
Physicians face unique financial pressures — from student debt to market noise. In this episode of SoundPractice, Ed Coburn of Cabot Wealth Network joins Mike Sacopulos to discuss how physicians can cut through hype, avoid common investing pitfalls, and build disciplined financial habits for long-term success.
Strategic Perspective
The Leadership Learning Curve: Dr. Vidhya Prakash on Imposter Phenomenon and Adaptive Leadership
Vidhya Prakash, MD
Dr. Vidhya Prakash shares her leadership journey, tackling imposter phenomenon, adaptive leadership, and equity in medicine. She emphasizes listening, mentorship, and physician-led leadership.
Resilience
Our Favorite Management Tips on Learning from Failure
Harvard Business Review
Our Management Tip of the Day newsletter continues to be one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. In this article, we’ve compiled 10 of our favorite tips on learning from failure, from how to apologize to a customer to how to get your team back on track when a project is failing.
New Book
Career Prescription Guide: A Physician's Guide for Career Transformation or Advancement
Pamela C. Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE, FACP, FCUCM, PT
This guide empowers physicians to navigate career transitions with confidence, align decisions with values, prevent burnout, and achieve fulfillment.
From Volatility to Value: How Healthcare Leaders Can Fortify Supply Chain Strategy in 2026
A Journal for This Moment — and Every Moment That Brought Us Here
Harnessing the Power of Social Proof to Maximize Success: How Physician Leaders Can Avoid the Catastrophe of Failed Organizational Change Campaigns
Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Leadership as a Driver of Healthcare Transformation: A Qualitative Systematic Review
In Your Medical Practice, Is Your “Nice” Quotient Too High?
The Intersection of Technology and Women
Economics
The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands to Patient Bills
Elisabeth Rosenthal
This article examines how vertical integration in healthcare drives up costs and limits patient choice. It highlights examples of hospitals and insurers consolidating power, impacting affordability and care quality.
People Management
You Need to Understand Your Employees’ Caregiving Responsibilities
W. Brad Johnson, David G. Smith
Employees regularly balance work with caregiving responsibilities, whether it is child care, eldercare, or caring for another family member. Yet many organizations lack visibility into who their caregivers are and what support they need.
Governance
The Culture of Your Healthcare Practice: Putting the Pieces Together
Owen J. Dahl, MBA, FACHE, LSSMBB
This article explores the role of organizational culture in healthcare, using Schein's framework to examine shared values, leadership by physicians, cultural styles, and strategies for sustainable success.
Environmental Influences
How Japan’s Oldest Companies Navigate Uncertainty
Claudio Fernández-Aráoz, Masahiro Kotosaka, Yasushi Maruyama, Gregory Nagel
In the period from 1994 to 2024, Japan’s family businesses matched or exceeded the returns of peers in the United States, Germany, and Canada while taking on far less risk. Their advantage came not from better forecasting but from a durable architecture: a clear philosophy, an ultra-long-term perspective, values embedded in operations, disciplined evolution, patient capital, and careful succession planning. Companies in different geographies and with different corporate structures can follow these same principles to better navigate uncertainty.
Financial Management
Avoiding Malpractice Claims and Licensing Board Complaints
Michael B. Spellman, PhD
Malpractice claims and licensing complaints risk finances, morale, and reputation. Prevention includes compassionate care, clear communication, addressing concerns, and strong documentation to reduce disputes.