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.
Performance
When Picking a New CEO, Ask Them for a Growth Plan
Anand Joshi
Corporate boards often rely on backward-looking data when selecting CEOs, leading to flawed decisions. To improve the selection process, boards should ask candidates to create a growth plan that outlines their vision for the company’s future, providing a structured and comparative look at their strategic thinking. This approach not only helps in assessing the candidate’s alignment with the company’s goals but also fosters accountability and transparency in the appointment process.
Self-Awareness
The Three Stages of Physicians’ Careers
Marc Kahn, MD, MBA, Neil Baum, MD
Time, energy, and money are key to a productive life and career. Understanding career stages and managing them well can reduce anxiety and prevent burnout.
People Management
Creating a Core Beliefs Statement: 25 Guiding Truths for Your Employees
Laura Hills, DA
Core beliefs statements emphasize an organization's core values, realign negative employee values, and create a positive work culture focused on daily actions.
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.
Motivate Others
The Benefits of Facing Mortality
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL
Embracing mortality can motivate a purposeful, fulfilling life, prioritizing meaningful activities, deep relationships, and passions, enhancing clarity and focus.
Self-Control
The Story of David Reimer: Is Gender a Social Construct?
Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MHA, CPE, FACHE, FASA, FAAPL
This case study underscores the profound impact that medical and psychological interventions can have on an individual's life and well-being.
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 Three Stages of Physicians’ Careers
The Benefits of Facing Mortality
Creating a Core Beliefs Statement: 25 Guiding Truths for Your Employees
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
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.
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.
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.