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May/June 2025

This study examines rare murders of doctors by patients, analyzing 123 cases since 1860. Common motives include dissatisfaction with care, mental illness, and personal issues. Prevention focuses on building caring provider-patient relationships.

May/June 2025

Population health management (PHM) focuses on improving specific population health, using multidisciplinary teams, data analytics, and interventions. It aligns with value-based care (VBC) to enhance care quality and reduce costs.

May/June 2025

This article presents several pieces of advice from the writings of Mark Twain that are applicable to the modern healthcare professional.

Self-Management

May 25, 2025

Research has shown that when employees feel heard, their engagement rises and their performance improves, delivering big benefits to their firms. Yet 117 studies on workplace listening reveal that many managers aren’t good listeners. This article des...

May/June 2025

This article discusses how accountability, humility, and vulnerability in healthcare leadership—especially between CMOs and CNOs—enhance patient care and organizational excellence.

May/June 2025

Physicians are enhancing U.S. healthcare by redesigning care access, payment, and delivery, aiming for operational excellence and setting high expectations for future leaders.

Operations and Policy

June 3, 2025

Many companies see little impact from AI tools because generic models don’t align with how teams actually work. In this piece, we offer two key concepts that can help bridge that gap. These ideas help explain why traditional AI often falls short and ...

May/June 2025

This article explores leadership's complexities, emphasizing learning from failures (FAME), thinking creatively, and pushing beyond comfort zones for success and inspiration.

May/June 2025

Over 25 years, EHRs have become integral in healthcare, enhancing access to medical information but also posing challenges. Leaders must innovate to improve care quality.

Quality and Risk

June 2, 2025

The closure of rural hospital birthing units creates significant hardships and risks for expectant mothers, illustrating the broader issue of healthcare access disparities in rural communities. This situation underscores the need for better support a...

May 18, 2025

The Makos Swim Team promotes water safety and diversity in swimming, overcoming historical barriers and funding challenges.

April 20, 2025

Innovative healthcare, like SNF-at-home, can boost recovery and patient comfort by providing care at home, easing hospital burdens, but requires careful patient selection and support.

Strategy and Innovation

May/June 2025

Population health management (PHM) focuses on improving specific population health, using multidisciplinary teams, data analytics, and interventions. It aligns with value-based care (VBC) to enhance care quality and reduce costs.

June 4, 2025

Chronic lateness in patients disrupts medical practice efficiency. Establish clear lateness policies, set a punctual example, avoid overbooking, and address delays respectfully.

May 27, 2025

Successful partnerships require ongoing communication and mutual respect for each other’s strengths. By focusing on these areas, founders and investors can navigate relational challenges and unlock significant value.

Motivations and Thinking Style

May/June 2025

This article presents several pieces of advice from the writings of Mark Twain that are applicable to the modern healthcare professional.

June 5, 2025

If you and your team are too busy, it’s essential to take time to figure out how to work differently.

May 23, 2025

Caregiving intertwines with spirituality, impacting clinical practice. Physicians are urged to consider patients' spiritual beliefs, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient well-being.

Problem Solving

May/June 2025

This study examines rare murders of doctors by patients, analyzing 123 cases since 1860. Common motives include dissatisfaction with care, mental illness, and personal issues. Prevention focuses on building caring provider-patient relationships.

June 1, 2025

The chief marketing officer (CMO) role has expanded significantly due to digital technologies, data, and AI, increasing both executional demands and strategic expectations. While the CMO title remains common and respected, its growing complexity has ...

May 13, 2025

Utilization management (UM) is crucial for chief medical officers, involving removing care barriers and devising discharge solutions. UM aims to manage healthcare costs by assessing care appropriateness. Effective UM requires interdisciplinary collab...

Finance

May 30, 2025

Many global companies have made public commitments to sustainability targets. Fulfilling these commitments will require firms to transform their business models and organizational architectures. A few pioneers are leading the way, demonstrating that ...

May 20, 2025

Leadership roles in healthcare come with unexpected challenges and complexities, particularly in financial and administrative areas. Understanding the intricate financial dynamics and having a strategic approach are essential for successfully navigat...

May/June 2025

This article reviews the economic and political developments of the first quarter of 2025 and provides insights into the anticipated trends for the second quarter of 2025.

Team Building and Teamwork

May/June 2025

This article examines how healthcare leaders can build psychological safety, detailing its history, four stages, guiding principles, 15 strategies, myth debunking, hands-on exercises, and assessment questions.

March 7, 2025

The author outlines the signs to watch out for to help you assess whether your boss is toxic, and offers strategies to try if you’re finding yourself in this impossibly difficult situation.

January 26, 2025

The most-engaged employees work together in ways companies don’t even realize.

Professional Capabilities

April 12, 2024
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May/June 2025

Public speakers often face disruptive audience members, causing anxiety for all. Handling disruptions skillfully is crucial to maintaining comfort and professionalism.

May/June 2025

Our lives and healthcare are marked by transitions. Effective physician leadership and total experience management can enhance patient care. Each professional drives change.

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