In the medical profession, the ability to say “no” is often undervalued, yet it is a crucial skill for maintaining balance and achieving personal goals.

Demographic change isn’t coming—it’s here, and it’s reshaping labor markets, consumer behavior, and economic growth. Businesses that cling to youth-centric product and talent strategies alone risk missing out on one of the greatest growth opportuniti...

Recent Stark Law updates affect physician ownership, hospital relocation, and compliance. Doctors must stay informed and delegate compliance tasks to avoid legal and audit risks.

Emotional depletion is a real and significant tax of modern leadership. Recovery is no longer a luxury. Instead, it’s a leadership imperative, critical for protecting your well-being and sustaining your capacity to lead over the long haul.

Heather McGowan discusses her journey and insights on workforce changes, including AI's impact and leadership's crucial role in healthcare. This episode of SoundPractice explores future developments in these areas.

Prioritize personal growth and self-awareness to prevent burnout, find motivation in challenging environments, and align work with personal goals for greater satisfaction and balance.

Demographic change isn’t coming—it’s here, and it’s reshaping labor markets, consumer behavior, and economic growth. Businesses that cling to youth-centric product and talent strategies alone risk missing out on one of the greatest growth opportuniti...

A new Harvard Business School study finds that using gen AI can flatten the corporate hierarchy and streamline productivity by freeing managers from some tasks of project coordination—but first companies must determine what to automate, and who will ...

Promoting employees prematurely can result in incompetence and eventual termination. The article emphasizes the importance of gradual development, emotional intelligence, clear expectations, and ongoing support to build effective leadership.

Recent Stark Law updates affect physician ownership, hospital relocation, and compliance. Doctors must stay informed and delegate compliance tasks to avoid legal and audit risks.

This episode discusses the importance of self-regulation and proactive measures within the medical community to ensure that aging surgeons maintain the necessary physical and cognitive abilities to practice safely. It underscores the commitment to pa...

Effective healthcare leadership relies on collaboration, communication, and contingency planning to improve outcomes, satisfaction, and resilience, while managing conflict and resources.

True leadership and compassion involve selfless dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to serving others, especially those who are marginalized and suffering. Mother Marianne Cope's life exemplifies the power of faith, tenacity, and sacrif...

AI will revolutionize healthcare by automating administrative tasks, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and personalizing treatments. AI-powered virtual assistants will improve patient care, while educational institutions will train future professionals ...

Preparation and adaptability are crucial in managing crises, whether they involve immediate safety threats or cultural and public unrest. Effective communication, strong leadership, and continuous training are essential for navigating these challenge...

The integration of generative AI into the workplace represents a tremendous opportunity to enhance productivity, creativity, and innovation. But new research shows that it can have a downside: a study of over 3,500 people found that using AI tools le...

A psychiatric resident treated a non-English-speaking patient without a translator, highlighting the need for accurate medical translation. Federal laws now mandate translation services, yet conveying complex medical information remains challenging e...

Leaders who take on impossible goals don’t do it because they lack judgment—they do it because pushing back feels risky to them. The real leadership skill is not figuring out how to do it all; it’s knowing when and how to push back.

In the medical profession, the ability to say “no” is often undervalued, yet it is a crucial skill for maintaining balance and achieving personal goals.

Clearly articulating an organization's mission and presenting its vision can lead to significant improvements in employee job satisfaction and patient engagement.

Sometimes the perfect job isn’t down the street, but thousands of miles away. Whether or not you’re willing to relocate for it, however, is not always a straightforward calculation.

For years, it has been argued that simply increasing the representation of women in the workforce would be enough to eliminate the wage gap, but it isn’t enough. New research shows that adding women to a group does help—but only to a certain point.

Preventive care initiatives like Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit are crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Effective implementation and higher participation can significantly enhance patient care and organizational performance, u...

This mini refresher course on billing for non-physician clinicians (NPCs) retraces the current rules about how to bill Medicare (and other payers) for medical services provided by them.

Team grit, combining passion and perseverance, predicts healthcare success. This article defines grit, offers strategies to identify it, and describes fostering gritty teams.

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.

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.

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.

In this opening excerpt from their physician-written health and wellness guide, Drs. Raja and Rani Ramaswamy reflect on a pivotal family health crisis that ultimately shaped their careers and their mission to empower others to lead by example.

Physicians should recognize and embrace their leadership roles, leveraging scientific advances and cultural diversity through collaboration to drive innovation and improve healthcare globally.