January/February 2026

Volume 4, Issue 1

January/February 2026

A journey reveals the power of health, connection, and reflection, emphasizing sustainable habits, well-being, and balance over restrictive diets and setbacks.

January/February 2026

Dr. Jennifer Clark discusses suffering in healthcare, her career shift to medicine, and insights from her book, promoting compassionate, community-based care.

January/February 2026

Burnout stems from chronic stress, but emotional resilience helps manage adversity, balance work-life, and prevent health issues like anxiety and depression.

January/February 2026

A woman’s journey from poverty to pioneering biosystems engineering showcases faith, perseverance, and innovation, advancing global health in underserved communities.

January/February 2026

The U.S. healthcare system faces financial strain from rising costs, an aging population, and inefficiencies. Seven transformative strategies are proposed to ensure sustainability.

January/February 2026

This article helps healthcare leaders manage criticism by balancing expectations, offering 15 strategies to build resilience, and exploring why feedback feels personal.

January/February 2026

This article highlights the decline in doctors' observational skills because of technology and explores ways to improve observation for better patient care.

January/February 2026

Discover how workplace gamification boosts team engagement, productivity, and training in healthcare. Learn best practices, pitfalls, features, tools, and metrics.

January/February 2026

Private practices face economic, administrative, and regulatory pressures, driving consolidation. "Super groups" offer autonomy while leveraging consolidation benefits.

January/February 2026

Healthcare Insights: Curated for HALM January/February 2026

January/February 2026

Dr. Chuck Stoner discusses effective leadership in healthcare, focusing on emotional intelligence, physician challenges, and actionable growth strategies for leaders.

January/February 2026

AI in healthcare needs more than tech—addressing human factors, ethics, and organizational readiness is key for successful, empathetic, and resilient adoption.

January/February 2026

In 2025, 444 U.S. healthcare breaches impacted 36M people. This article outlines five steps clinics can take to build effective cyber incident response plans.

January/February 2026

Dr. Daniel A. Handel shares his path from emergency medicine to healthcare leadership, focusing on HALM education, physician leadership, and system-wide care improvement.

January/February 2026

Applying restaurant service principles in healthcare—personalized communication, trust-building, and accountability—can enhance patient experiences and loyalty.

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