January/February 2026

Volume 13, Issue 1

January/February 2026

Modern lifestyles challenge health with rising obesity, chronic diseases, and stress. A holistic approach to diet, exercise, sleep, and stress aids well-being.

January/February 2026

This article explores how a nursing background can serve as a non-traditional path to becoming a physician, highlighting shared traits between nurses and doctors.

January/February 2026

AAPL is focused on adapting professional associations to the evolving healthcare landscape, including technological advancements, policy changes, and shifting professional needs. It addresses these challenges through innovative approaches, prioritizi...

January/February 2026

Hartford HealthCare is enhancing emergency preparedness to prioritize enterprise-wide business continuity amid growing threats to health system operations. A leading physician explains the initiative's purpose and efforts.

January/February 2026

The article explores using validated metrics, like the Kirkpatrick Model, to assess physician leadership programs, emphasizing tailored goals for clinical environments.

Peer-Reviewed
January/February 2026

Long-term physician leadership faces challenges from clinical demands, burnout, and misaligned values. Success requires resilience, growth, and key leadership skills.

January/February 2026

Women are a growing force in U.S. medicine but face challenges like caregiving. Supportive workplace policies are key to retaining them and ensuring care access.

January/February 2026

Using data analytics and teamwork, a clinical care pathway improved alignment, reduced costs, and enhanced outcomes for CHF, COPD, and pneumonia patients.

Peer-Reviewed
January/February 2026

Fortitude training reduced burnout in healthcare workers. A study found increased fortitude and decreased burnout in the experimental group after 3 months.

January/February 2026

This review analyzes 51 studies and AAPL assessments to identify key physician leadership competencies, highlighting strengths in collaboration and gaps in financial acumen.

Peer-Reviewed
January/February 2026

Leadership programs for physicians and APPs, like Inova Schar's with capstone projects, show strong impacts on leadership, care quality, reputation, and financial benefits.

January/February 2026

Physician shortages, burnout, and responsibility overload demand solutions. This article suggests streamlining metrics, communication, and tasks to optimize their role.

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