Self-Management
An Alternative to Traditional Retirement: Considerations for Physicians
January 27, 2021
Most physicians follow or supplement their clinical practice with physician leadership roles, and wind down their careers by scaling back to part time executives or clinical consultants before official retirement. Richard Afable, MD, MPH, FACP, suggests an alternative. After retiring from CEO and executive roles at several large health systems,.... 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.
Team Building and Teamwork
Putting Inclusive Leadership into Practice
January 13, 2021
How can physician leaders be more inclusive? How can they make sure all voices are heard? We talk with Teresa Malcolm, MD, FACOG, MBA, CPE, CPXP, physician development coach and American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) board member, about what inclusive leadership means, how it relates to diversity and equity,.... MORE
Team Building and Teamwork
Identifying, Hiring, and Retaining Exceptional Physicians: Improve Workplace Culture and Avoid Hiring a Narcissist
December 30, 2020
Patty Fahy, MD is an Internist with an expertise in physician leadership and a mission of creating strong cultures for healthcare organizations. Patty is the host of “Licensed to Lead” podcast. In this fascinating episode, Dr. Patty Fahy offers ideas for identifying, hiring, and retaining exceptional physicians. Dr. Fahy also.... MORE
Operations and Policy
Technology, Art, and Medicine
December 16, 2020
Marc Ringel, M.D. is an author, educator, and technology consultant, focusing on the intersection of healthcare and technology. As the author of “Digital Healing: People, Information, Healthcare,” he joins Mike Sacopulos in a thoughtful, measured, and intelligent discussion on the cutting edge of technology’s application to healthcare. https://marcringelmd.com .... MORE
Professional Capabilities
What Will Physician Leadership and Healthcare Look Like in 2030?
December 2, 2020
What current trends will alter the course of healthcare in the next decade? Business Professor, Mauro Guillen, is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, “2030: How Today’s Biggest Trends Will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything.” Prof. Guillen examines the global trends of an aging population, the rise.... MORE
Self-Management
The Time is NOW for Women in Healthcare Leadership
November 18, 2020
Cheryl Toth interviews Dr. Patricia A. Gabow, former CEO of Denver Health and author of the new book, TIME'S NOW for Women Healthcare Leaders: A Guide for the Journey. Covering topics such as pay and gender equality, leveling the playing field, societal barriers, bias and sexual harassment in an organization’s.... MORE
Motivations and Thinking Style
2020 Leadership: How to Stay Focused in the Midst of Chaos
November 4, 2020
2020 is a challenging year for healthcare leaders. How do you continue to achieve strategic goals when a pandemic turns clinical operations upside down and rocks your financial foundation? Where do new initiatives fit in? And how do you inspire your team to keep going? Hear how Alan Kaplan, MD,.... MORE
Self-Management
Physician Burnout and the Federation of State Medical Boards
October 21, 2020
These times of pandemic have exacerbated the long-standing problem of physician burnout. On this episode of SoundPractice we will speak with Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry, DO, MS, MACP, FRCP, MACOI, President and CEO of the Federation of State Medical Boards. In addition to physician burnout, Dr. Chaudhry discusses continuing medical education,.... MORE
An Insider’s Perspective on End-of-Life and Palliative Care with Jennifer O’Brien
October 7, 2020
Jennifer O’Brien has spent her career working in healthcare and managing medical practices. Life took an unexpected turn when her husband, a palliative care physician, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She documented her journey through art and ultimately via a book, “The Hospice Doctor’s Widow.” Jennifer O’Brien’s unique perspective.... MORE
Problem Solving
Crisis Management for Physician Leaders: Prepare, Execute, Thrive
September 23, 2020
Whether it’s a natural disaster, a data breach, the loss of a key physician, or COVID-19, a crisis presents an unsettling circumstance to any leader. Crisis management is a “evergreen” topic for physician leaders. Always preparing for (and learning from) a crisis presents an opportunity for leaders to thrive. Successful.... MORE
Operations and Policy
Toxic Behaviors in Colleagues and Bosses: Strategies for Civility in the Workplace
September 9, 2020
You’ve probably heard stories from friends, family members, or colleagues who quit a job because of a toxic person - someone who belittles, humiliates, shames, or bullies others. Maybe you’ve even left a job because of such a person. Toxic employees not only take a toll on their coworkers’ emotional.... MORE
Professional Capabilities
Sharing Your Expertise: Manuscript Submission to the Physician Leadership Journal (PLJ)
August 26, 2020
In this timely SoundPractice podcast interview, Mike Sacopulos interviews Nancy Collins, VP at the American Association for Physician Leadership about their flagship publication, the Physician Leadership Journal. They discuss the editorial mission of the PLJ, the mechanics of submitting an article, how the peer-review process works, and how the collaborative.... MORE