Self-Management
World Class Athletes and Physician Leaders: Same or Different? With Dr. Naakesh Dewan
April 16, 2025
Overview: In this episode, Mike Sacopulos interviews Naakesh Dewan, MD, CPE, DLFAPA, FASAM, a certified physician executive and internationally recognized expert in healthcare quality and digital innovations. Dewan shares his journey from collegiate athlete to physician executive and discusses the parallels between high performance in sports and medicine. Key Topics: 1. Physicians.... MORE
SoundPractice, hosted by the American Association for Physician Leadership®, delivers practical information and fresh perspectives for physician leaders and those running healthcare systems. Physician advocate Michael Sacopulos, JD (healthcare attorney, author, speaker) brings you the best thought leaders, crisp humor, and pithy tips to help your healthcare organization thrive.
Professional Capabilities
Coaching Physician Leaders with Dr. Lisa Herbert
April 2, 2025
Episode Summary: Join host Mike Sacopulos in an engaging conversation with Lisa Herbert, MD, FAAFP, PCC, a board-certified family physician and the visionary founder and CEO of Just the Right Balance. Herbert shares her inspiring journey from an early interest in medicine to becoming a transformative coach for physician leaders..... MORE
Finance
Private Equity Trends in Healthcare with Max Reiboldt
March 19, 2025
Episode Overview: Join SoundPractice host, Mike Sacopulos, as he explores the rapid evolution and integral role of private equity (PE) in healthcare with expert Max Reiboldt, CPA. This episode is essential for physicians, health system leaders, PE sponsors, payers, and anyone involved in the healthcare industry. Key Topics: About Max Reiboldt: Learn about.... MORE
Quality and Risk
Physician Employment Contracts and Compensation with Kyle Claussen
March 5, 2025
In this episode of SoundPractice, we delve into the specialized area of healthcare law and the intricacies of physician contracts. Join us as we sit down with Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve.com, a firm renowned for its expertise in the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of physicians' employment agreements. Claussen.... MORE
Strategy and Innovation
Systems Thinking in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. David Matchar
February 19, 2025
Join host Mike Sacopulos in this compelling episode of SoundPractice as he sits down with David Matchar, MD, to delve into the transformative potential of systems thinking in healthcare. Matchar is a distinguished expert in the industry with a rich career from his early days at Duke University to current.... MORE
Self-Management
The Power of Gratitude in Healthcare with Linda Roszak Burton
February 5, 2025
Summary: In this insightful episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos engages in a compelling conversation with Linda Roszak Burton, an accomplished author, researcher, and executive coach. Linda, the author of The Power of Gratitude to Heal the World, delves into the integration of neuroscience-based methodologies in her coaching to enhance.... MORE
Professional Capabilities
Physician Wellness with Tim Fischer from Jackson and Coker and J. Corey Feist from Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation
January 22, 2025
Episode Overview: Today’s guests have had immense impacts reaching far beyond the healthcare system. Their transformative work has revolutionized mental health reporting requirements and licensed over 1.2 million healthcare workers with the skills to reduce stigma and improve access to care. Join host Mike Sacopulos as he interviews Tim Fischer,.... MORE
Problem Solving
The Ongoing Need for Physician Leaders with Tom Rossi from Jackson Physician Search
January 8, 2025
Episode Summary: Join us for an enlightening episode of SoundPractice as host Mike Sacopulos interviews Tom Rossi, the vice president of executive search at Jackson Physician Search. With more than three decades of experience, Rossi shares his expertise on physician recruitment, leadership development, and the pressing need for effective physician leaders.... MORE
Self-Management
Doctoring Differently with Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid
December 25, 2024
Episode Summary: Are you a physician feeling stuck in the traditional career path of clinical medicine? Join us for an enlightening episode of SoundPractice as host Mike Sacopulos welcomes Naomi Lawrence-Reid, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and the visionary founder of Doctoring Differently. Lawrence-Reid shares her inspiring journey from traditional clinical medicine.... MORE
Motivations and Thinking Style
Harnessing Exam Room Experience for Leadership Excellence with Dr. Hanah Polotsky and Lisa Williams
December 11, 2024
Episode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Hanah Polotsky, MD, MBOE, and Lisa Williams on the intersection of healthcare, leadership, and innovation explored in their book Physician Leader: How Exam Room Experience Drives Leadership Excellence. Key Discussion Points: Background and Journey: Lisa Williams: Shares her extensive career in healthcare, from nursing home administration to executive.... MORE
Professional Capabilities
Navigating Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Smita Agarkar
November 27, 2024
Overview: Join us for an insightful conversation with Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, a distinguished physician leader. She shares her journey from clinical practice to a significant leadership position offering valuable advice for early-career physicians and highlights the crucial contributions of women in healthcare leadership. Agarkar discusses her shift from.... MORE
Professional Capabilities
Gun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan Ranney
November 13, 2024
Episode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, exploring her career journey and impactful work at the intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and advocacy. Ranney shares insights and actionable steps to address systemic healthcare issues and gun violence. Key Topics: Career Journey: From Peace Corps volunteer in West.... MORE