Operations and Policy
The Awful, No Good, Very Bad Employee: New Book on The Problem Employee
February 24, 2021
In this podcast episode, Mike Sacopulos interviews Laura Hills, D.A. Dr. Hills is well known for her programs, books, and articles, and notably, has been the staff development columnist for The Journal of Medical Practice Management since 1998. Her newest book is, The Problem Employee: How to Manage the Employees.... 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.
Quality and Risk
Dr. Peter Hotez on COVID-19 (Bonus SoundPractice Episode)
February 12, 2021
Peter Hotez MD Ph.D. is professor of pediatrics and molecular virology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also co-director of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development and Endowed Chair in Tropical Pediatrics. He is a vaccine scientist who led the development of vaccines to prevent and treat.... MORE
Operations and Policy
Successful Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention of Physicians
February 10, 2021
Susan Quirk is a Managing Director with Three-Sixty Advisory Group and has more than 25-years of experience partnering across healthcare organizations to improve key metrics by overcoming a myriad of issues related to engagement, productivity, recruitment, retention, and patient experience from the C-suite to the front line. In this practical podcast.... MORE
Quality and Risk
Dr. Michael Osterholm on COVID-19 (Bonus SoundPractice Episode)
January 28, 2021
Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH is an epidemiologist and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at The University of Minnesota. One of the most sought-out experts on the pandemic, and a member of the COVID-19 Transition Advisory Board set up by Joe Biden, Dr. Osterholm has.... MORE
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
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