Physician leader Don “Coydogg” Kennedy hangs some of his surfing-symbolic principles during the association’s annual gathering, which begins Jan. 25.

Issues flagged by physician readership: costs as a barrier to compliance and a growing disrespect by patients.

As free-market forces adjust in response to federal influences toward value-based care, an ongoing challenge becomes how physician leadership supports the industry in maintaining focus.

AAPL’s first “Beyond Burnout & Resilience” workshop “far exceeded my expectations,” one attendee says, summarizing the group sentiment.

Companies must invest in programs that aim to bridge the gap between raw talent and executive success.

In an interview with DocThoughts, Byron Scott says physicians can be vital contributors to charitable organizations that lack the resources to hire experts.

This article discusses four areas of rapid change in the healthcare industry that professionals would do well to remain up to date in: compliance, technology, payment models, and certification.

Peter Angood discusses the changing health care industry, the challenges facing physician leadership, and how AAPL is positioning itself to be an agent of change.

The new education offering from the American Association for Physician Leadership includes principles that physicians can apply immediately.

Physicians understand the financial challenges, but many don’t think they are in a position to help rein in health care rising costs.

Physicians spent much of their time in classrooms working on leadership competencies. But there was plenty of time to interact and exchange information with peers.

Presentations should fit into one of six areas of focus: relationship management, patient quality, career, finance, health law and policy, or communication.