50 Notable Thought Leadership Resources
These resources are particularly key for leaders navigating the complexities of modern healthcare. By prioritizing leadership development, we help ensure a pipeline of skilled leaders ready to tackle ongoing and future industry challenges.
As a result, leaders, and through them the patients and organizations they serve, see improved health outcomes, higher satisfaction for physicians, and a more efficient and effective healthcare system.
50 Resources
Intrusive questions on clinician licensure forms can deter seeking mental health treatment. Many state boards and hospitals, influenced by the ALL IN coalition, are now updating these forms to best practices.
Health misinformation threatens healthcare; physicians can leverage patient trust to combat it effectively.
A Catholic physician discusses how Ethical and Religious Directives shape patient care and limit physician autonomy in Catholic hospitals. She urges transparency to help patients make informed healthcare choices.
Ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities are expected to continue, and every organization should consider itself a target.
Leading healthcare organizations are using remote patient monitoring (RPM), which, according to some studies, is associated with improved patient outcomes and high patient and clinician satisfaction.
Leaders in the hospital-at-home movement find the at-home units require significant resources, but they generate high satisfaction from clinicians and patients alike and reduce the need to build more inpatient facilities.
Physician advisory positions are increasingly attractive for clinicians who aspire to leadership careers.
The goal of inter-professional leadership is to develop and execute the best strategy, taking into consideration all the appropriate perspectives.
As value-based care continues to gain traction, physician leaders are playing an ever-increasing role in the financial success of their health systems.
Burnout, marked by emotional exhaustion, a lack of empathy for or negative attitudes toward patients, and feelings of decreased personal achievement, is not a mental health diagnosis, but it is a serious condition that, if unaddressed, can lead to me...
The scope of change coming with AI can feel overwhelming, but sitting on the sidelines until AI for healthcare is mature puts a health system at risk for being unprepared for those changes.
The good news is that as effective strategies to reduce burnout and job dissatisfaction are emerging, organizations can improve physicians’ work lives and improve retention.
Any degree or certification that has merit requires considerable time and effort. Obtaining another advanced degree is quite different from pursuing a medical degree.
The use of digital tools to improve the quality of care delivery is a top priority for health systems. Are you ready?
The gender gap in medicine sits uncomfortably against the story of women physicians’ contributions to healthcare.
Despite widespread enthusiasm for the idea of shared decision-making, health systems have not prioritized its use.
Physician leaders can learn from the ethical challenges and opportunities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exploring the importance and relevance of high-reliability healthcare organizations.
Food for thought for physicians who want to move away from clinical roles and succeed in a new kind of work environment.
Two health systems at the forefront of population health management share how their experiences in 2020 will influence their work going forward.
The role of chief information officer is emerging as one of the most critical leadership roles in healthcare.
Private-equity firms’ interest in hospitals and physician practices is growing. Whether that bodes well for the future of healthcare is a point of debate.
Express clinics, mobile apps, online tools, video visits, and even house calls are reshaping the way health care is delivered by some cutting-edge systems across the U.S.
Advocacy work is one way physician leaders are amplifying their passion for helping others — and reaping personal benefits as well.
A comprehensive study in 2015 by the National Academy of Medicine concluded that diagnostic errors contribute to about 10 percent of patient deaths. Now, physician leaders across the profession are committed to reducing that rate.
Empathy: Understanding others — whether a patient, a colleague or a direct report — can make you a better physician leader.
Empathy training is no quick fix for burnout, some experts see empathy scores as a barometer of organizational and clinician wellness.
Learn how some creative physician leaders have successful done things differently for better results.
Medical school debt can lead to frustration, but it’s usually a good career choice in the long run.
Are compensation bonuses the best way to get physicians to share their organizations’ goals for quality? Opinions vary.
Clinically integrated networks are changing the practice of medicine. Throughout the country, these physician-led organizations are taking the lead in improving the value of health care. Here’s how some of them are doing it.
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Gun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan Ranney
Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP
Episode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, exploring her career journey and impactful work at the intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and advocacy. Ranney shares insights and actionable steps to address sy...
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Exploring Unconventional Medical Careers with Dr. Sylvie Stacy
Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH
Episode Overview: Are you interested in taking a road less traveled in healthcare? This episode is for you. Host Mike Sacopulos talks with physician leader, author, and advocate for alternative medical careers, Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH. Stacy shares her jou...
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Inspired Physician Leadership and Trends in Leadership Theory with Dr. Chuck Stoner
Charles R. Stoner, DBA
In this podcast episode, host Mike Sacopulos interviews Chuck Stoner, DBA, a leadership expert, president of Stoner & Associates Consulting, and author of the book Inspired Physician Leadership: Creating Influence and Impact, 2nd Edition, who shares his i...
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The Catholic Church and Its Hospitals: New Book by Dr. Patricia Gabow
Patricia A. Gabow, MD, MACP
The word Catholic is often capitalized and used in reference to the religious denomination. It may also be an adjective meaning comprehensive or universal. On this episode of SoundPractice we will be discussing the term in both of its definitions. The Ca...
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Dr. Mark Olszyk and “CMO — The Best Job in Medicine”
Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE
Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, is the editor of the new best-selling book, The Chief Medical Officer’s Essential Guidebook. This book is a compilation of dozens of medical executives' experiences and lessons, including what they wish they had known before ...
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Dr. Jenna Miller and New Book on Navigating Your Fertility as a Woman in Medicine
Jenna Miller, MD
Birthrates in the United States have been on a relatively constant and significant downward trajectory since the 1950s. While medicine has improved in the field of infertility, many still struggle with the issue. Jenna Miller, MD, is an associate profes...
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Patient Education and Physician Leadership with John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD
John Whyte, MD, MPH
We all know a family member, friend, or a patient self-diagnosed with the help from search engines. Although some clinicians roll their eyes when patients arrive armed with information from online research, the Internet has opened the door to health educa...
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Mentorship, Women Physicians, and Leadership with Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH
Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH
Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH, is the Myron M. Levine MD, DTPH Professor in Vaccinology, professor of medicine and pediatrics, and is the director for the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Mike ...
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Author Dr. Deborah Shlian on Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Physician Leaders
Deborah M. Shlian, MD, MBA
Describing her own path as a physician leader, Deborah M. Shlian, MD, MBA, also shares her book plan and the resulting project with 30+ contributors to the book published by the American Association for Physician Leadership, Lessons Learned: Stories from ...
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Beth Garner, MD, MPH, on Physician Leadership, Careers in Industry, and Advocacy for Women’s Health
Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Elizabeth (Beth) Garner, MD, MPH
Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Beth (Elizabeth) Garner, MD, MPH, who contributed her life and career story to the AAPL book, published in 2022, Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Physician Leaders. Garner is currently chief scientific officer of Ferrin...
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Two Career Physician Marriages and Partnerships with Dr. Yolanda Becker and Dr. Bryan Becker
Yolanda T. Becker, MD, FACS, Bryan N. Becker, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP
Marriages and domestic partnerships between physicians are not unusual. Unfortunately, the practice of medicine can be stressful. Managing a successful relationship between physicians takes some effort and planning. The shared experience of healthcare an...
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The Basics for Financial Health for the “New or Young Physician” Ronald J. Paprocki, JD, CFP®
Ronald J. Paprocki, JD, CFP, CHBC
Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Ron Paprocki, JD, CFP®, the President and CEO of Mediqus Asset Advisors, Inc about the basics of wealth management. Ron is also the co-author of the 2nd Edition of The Prescription for Financial Health: An Authoritative Gu...
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100th Episode of SoundPractice
The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) today released its 100th SoundPractice podcast episode, in which AAPL speaks with luminaries who shed light on the need to provide physicians with business training and leadership skills for the bet...
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Is it a Good Idea or a Good Business Opportunity? A Discussion with Entrepreneur and Venture Capital Founder, Dr. Luis Pareras
Luis G. Pareras, MD, PhD
Unfortunately, good ideas are not enough to advance healthcare. Business skills, a team operating with clarity, and capital investments are needed. The stakes for venture capital in the healthcare sector, and for the general population could not be highe...
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Medical Misinformation, Tech Platforms, and the Threat to our Public Health, with Kara Swisher
Incoming FDA Commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf recently announced his concern about how social media magnifies and disseminates false information about science. Covering this topic, our SoundPractice guest today is author, technology columnist and podcast h...
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A Seat at the Table: Sara Larch on Serving on a Board of Directors
Sara Larch
President Harry S. Truman had a sign on his desk that read,“The buck stops here.” It was his reminder that the ultimate decision-making authority rested in his office. President Truman’s sign should sit on the board of directors’ conference table in most ...
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Trends in Medical School Admissions, Curriculum, Academic Medical Careers, and Musings on the Medical School Match with Associate Dean, Dr. Anne VanGarsse
Medical schools are not only the gatekeeper to the profession but help chart the course of the entire medical profession. In this SoundPractice episode Mike Sacopulos interviews Anne VanGarsse, MD, CPE, MD, FAAP, CHCEF, the Associate Dean for Clinical Aff...
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Why Physicians Must Lead Change: All Physicians are Leaders
Dr. Peter Angood
A Conversation with Dr. Peter Angood, CEO of AAPL More and more healthcare organizations are hiring physicians to fill executive and other leadership roles. Given their clinical knowledge and focus on patient care, physicians understand healthcare care pr...
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Stop Workplace Drama
Marlene Chism
If you manage a healthcare practice, you’re probably familiar with office drama. You know what I mean….the turf war between the billing manager and the front desk staff. The coder who hoards work to make herself look busy and important. Or the nurse pract...