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
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.
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
Quality and Risk
Cloves of Garlic, Silver Spikes, and Other Ways Physicians Can Avoid Lawsuits
August 12, 2020
Richard C. Boothman is an expert attorney specializing in the area of professional liability and litigation avoidance. His work on behalf of physicians and health systems has been nationally recognized. He has testified before the United States Senate on dispute resolution models and his work on the “Michigan Model” has.... MORE
Operations and Policy
Something Bigger Than You: Board Governance
August 7, 2020
BoardSource is a leader in assisting nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions via smart, effective governance. In this episode we will be speaking with Jenifer Holland, Associate Vice President of BoardSource. Jenifer will guide us through the fundamentals of board member selection, initiation, and duties. From these sound fundamentals and organization.... MORE
Quality and Risk
The Healing Power of Art, Music, and Surrounding Spaces
July 29, 2020
What is the impact of art and music on patient experience and staff well-being? Can a view of nature improve the healing process? Which types of noise stressors have been shown to cause fatigue in ICU nurses? This SoundPractice podcast episode offers answers to questions like these and covers many.... MORE
Operations and Policy
How to Build Leadership Skills in Your Newly Hired Physicians
July 17, 2020
For physician executives and healthcare administrators, growing new doctors into great leaders is a key mission. In this no-nonsense podcast interview, Cheryl Toth interviews Nicola Hawkinson, DNP, RN, the Founder of SpineSearch, LLC, on proper onboarding and integration of new physicians into the healthcare organization, techniques to build a new.... MORE
Strategy and Innovation
Physician-Led Healthcare Reform: A New Approach to Medicare for All
July 8, 2020
The discussion of healthcare is part of any presidential election cycle. Given the impact of Covid-19 and the number of Americans who have healthcare insurance connected to employment, this discussion will be amplified as we enter the 2020 election cycle. This month, the AAPL will publish Ken Terry’s new book, Physician-Led Healthcare.... MORE
Leading Well from Within with Dr. Daniel Friedland
June 17, 2020
Dr. Daniel Friedland is an expert on the science and practice of high-performance leadership and resiliency. He is also the author of the best-selling book, “Leading Well from Within: A Neuroscience and Mindfulness-Based Framework for Conscious Leadership.” In this inspiring SoundPractice episode, Cheryl Toth (Tothie) interviews Dr. Friedland on how physicians.... MORE