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Physician Leadership: More Valuable Than Ever —

A White Paper from the American Association for Physician Leadership

Economics

Building a Strong U.S. Middle Class Requires High-Productivity, High-Dignity Service Jobs

Zeynep Ton

This article explains why a high-productivity, high-dignity service sector is essential for the United States and will offer specific ideas for how to build and strengthen it.

Healthcare Process

Pharmacists Stockpile Most Common Drugs on Chance of Targeted Trump Tariffs

Jackie Fortiér, Arthur Allen

Independent pharmacists are stockpiling drugs to mitigate the impact of new U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals.

Strategic Perspective

How Companies Can Mitigate the Harms of AI-Driven Inequality

Bhaskar Chakravorti

A major source of unease around AI is how its advance can make societies’ existing inequities even worse—a systemic phenomenon called “artificial inequality.” This happens as socioeconomic opportunities and outcomes are concentrated within narrow societal segments. Unfortunately, artificial inequality is complex and can be hard to fix. To understand—and combat—this phenomenon, companies need to understand how and where it exists.

SoundPractice

Tackling Healthcare Fragmentation: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Kern

Lisa Kern, MD, MPH

In this episode of SoundPractice, Lisa Kern, MD, MPH, a distinguished professor and national expert, discusses the complexities of healthcare fragmentation and its impact on patient care. She shares insights on improving care coordination, the importance of inter-professional collaboration, and the future of healthcare delivery, offering innovative solutions for a more integrated and effective system.

Self-Control

Marshmallows and Medicine: The Psychology of Deferred Gratification

Neil Baum, MD

The Stanford marshmallow experiment by Walter Mischel in the late 1960s studied delayed gratification in children and influenced various fields, including medicine.

Judgment

What Makes a “Good” Patient?

Joan Naidorf, DO

Healthcare workers value patients who are independent, rational, and compliant, but ethical principles must guide clinician–patient relationships despite patient behavior.

New Book

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies

Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MBA, MHA, CPE, FAAPL, FACHE, FASA

A comprehensive guide that explores sexual misconduct in healthcare, offering historical context, case studies, and preventative strategies.

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination in Healthcare: History, Analysis, and Solutions with Case Studies

Payment Models

Effectiveness of Transitional Clinic Innovations on Medicare A, B, and C Reimbursement and Cost-Saving

Gilmer Rodriguez, MD, MPH, MMM, CPE, FACP, FAAPL, Lourdes Rodriguez, BA

A post-discharge clinic (PDC) reduces readmission and emergency visits, lowering costs. Evaluations show significant cost savings over three years.

Humility

How to Recognize “Hidden Feedback”

Jeff Wetzler

In business environments where adaptation is paramount, leaders who systematically uncover and leverage hidden feedback gain an unmatched competitive advantage: They see around corners others miss, repair cracks before they become chasms, and build the kind of trust-based cultures that withstand the most challenging circumstances.

Adaptability

Mary Poppins Doesn't Exist: What Twenty-Two Au Pairs Taught Me About America's Care Crisis

Seanna Thompson, MD, MBA, CPE, FACS, FACHE, FACOG, DABOM

The author shares her experiences with over 22 caregivers, highlighting cultural clashes and the struggles of modern motherhood in America.

Judgment

The Small Actions That Become Your Legacy

Elisabeth Hayes

How do you want to be remembered? For senior leaders and those aspiring to the C-suite, this is an important reminder. While it’s natural to focus on big goals and results, it’s the quieter choices that leave a deeper imprint.

Health Law

Pain Clinic CEO Faced 20 Years for Making Patients ‘Human Pin Cushions.’ He Got 18 Months.

Brett Kelman

Federal prosecutors sought the maximum prison sentence for a healthcare executive convicted of fraud; however, a lighter sentence was granted because of the executive's age and health.

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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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