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.
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.
The Ongoing Need for Physician Leaders
Prevalence and Incidence of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Part Time, Full Reward: Reasons to Consider Cutting Back Your Hours
Effectiveness of Transitional Clinic Innovations on Medicare A, B, and C Reimbursement and Cost-Saving
What Makes a “Good” Patient?
Marshmallows and Medicine: The Psychology of Deferred Gratification
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.