American Association for Physician Leadership

04/01/2026

Hear from Dr. Warren Levy himself on what to expect from our Practice Management Micro-Credential, a 2-day intensive workshop June 12-13, 2026, at CAMLS, USF Health in Tampa, FL.

Dr. Levy, former President and CMO of Virginia Heart, brings decades of real-world physician enterprise experience to this program designed for CMOs, medical directors, division chiefs, and practice presidents who want to sharpen the business and operational skills that clinical training doesn't cover.

You'll dig into physician compensation models, board governance, P&L management, and practice-health system alignment, and leave with an action plan tailored to your practice.

Spots are limited. Register today: https://hubs.la/Q049g7QK0

04/01/2026

Dr. Pamela Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE has built a career spanning physical therapy, emergency medicine, and value-based care, and she has hard-won wisdom to share.

In this episode, Dr. Sullivan reflects on compassion-centered leadership, the challenges of healthcare equity, and why she believes home-based care models offer real reasons for hope. Plus: essential advice for early-career physicians.

Listen to the episode ➡ https://hubs.la/Q04981hk0

Pamela Sullivan, MD, MBA, CPE, is the author of the new book, Career Prescription Guide: A Physician's Guide for Career Transformation or Advancement. She is a national medical director, High-Risk Programs at P3 Health Partners and founder of National Healthcare...

03/30/2026

Micromanagement gets a bad reputation, but not all micromanagement looks the same.

Explore the different forms it can take — from strategic to sporadic to chronic — and learn how leaders can use oversight effectively while maintaining trust, transparency, and strong team performance.

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Micromanagement isn’t inherently bad; it can be strategic, sporadic, or chronic. Effective micromanagers balance transparency, timing, tone, and team trust.

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors' Day!

Medicine is a calling. And the physicians we are proud to serve answer it every single day, with skill, with heart, and with leadership that extends well beyond the exam room.

At AAPL, honoring that calling is our mission. For 50 over years, we have worked to give physicians the tools and community they need to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Today, we say thank you.

03/28/2026

Becker’s 16th Annual Meeting is around the corner, and we’re looking forward to connecting with healthcare leaders in Chicago.

If strengthening physician leadership is part of your organization’s strategy this year, let’s talk.

You’ll find the AAPL Enterprise Solutions team at 👇
📍 Booth 349
🔗 https://hubs.la/Q046VjpX0

Becker’s Healthcare

03/27/2026

Chief medical officers face some of the toughest decisions in healthcare leadership.

This new must-read book, Difficult Dilemmas for Chief Medical Officers: 30 Case Studies, draws on more than 150 years of combined leadership experience to guide physician leaders through complex challenges, from physician performance issues to system-level operational decisions. 

Through 30 case studies, learn how experienced CMOs approach high-stakes situations, navigate difficult conversations, and make decisions that balance patient safety, physician engagement, and organizational priorities.

Learn more ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q047r9K90

03/27/2026

Culture plays a powerful role in how healthcare teams learn, collaborate, and adapt to change.

This article explores the idea of “communities of practice,” where professionals grow through shared interests, collaboration, and continuous learning. In healthcare, these communities can help leaders navigate cultural shifts accelerated by the pandemic while strengthening workforce resilience and professional identity.

By intentionally fostering these communities, physician leaders can support cultural evolution in healthcare and help shape the future of patient care.

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The article examines culture and community, highlighting “communities of practice” that foster growth through shared interests. It discusses how healthcare professionals can lead cultural shifts post-pandemic.

03/27/2026

Maternal health is a systemwide leadership challenge.

This article examines the rising maternal mortality rate in the United States and the stark disparities affecting Black women. It argues that maternal outcomes reveal deeper weaknesses in care coordination, equity, and prevention across health systems.

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Maternal mortality in the U.S. is rising, with Black women facing rates over three times higher than white women. This highlights systemic health failures and the need to prioritize maternal health as a core strategy. Healthcare leaders should focus on equity, prevention, workforce support, and rede...

03/27/2026

Primary care workflows are approaching a breaking point.

This article examines the growing pressure on primary care as CMS expansions, Medicare Advantage verification requirements, and increasing EMR and quality metric demands converge in 2026. Together, these forces are straining clinical workflows, weakening continuity of care, and quietly eroding patient trust.

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Primary care is under pressure as CMS expansions, Medicare Advantage requirements, and EMR demands overwhelm workflows, eroding trust, staff stability, and patient care. Redesign is vital for recovery.

03/25/2026

Have you registered for today's webinar yet?

Explore evidence-based approaches for evaluating the organizational ROI of leadership development capstone projects. Drawing on research from Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s multi-cohort leadership program, you’ll learn practical frameworks to measure outcomes beyond participant satisfaction.

What you’ll learn:
• How to evaluate capstone projects using a multi-criteria assessment framework
• How to target true organizational outcomes using Kirkpatrick evaluation levels
• How to document value such as quality improvements, financial impact, and leadership advancement
• How to design leadership programs that deliver measurable organizational results

📅 Today – March 25
🕛 12:00 PM ET

Register here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q046mzrD0

03/24/2026

Generative AI promises transformation, but the costs can be harder to predict than many leaders expect. In this SoundPractice podcast transcript, Hugo Huang explores the financial and operational realities CEOs face when adopting generative AI, from infrastructure bottlenecks and workforce shifts to the challenge of forecasting usage-based costs.

The conversation also highlights practical strategies for leaders, including lifecycle planning, building cost dashboards, and approaching AI adoption with a balanced view of innovation and risk.

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Hugo Huang discusses the challenges CEOs face when adopting generative AI, including unpredictable costs, infrastructure bottlenecks, workforce shifts, and ethical concerns. He emphasizes lifecycle planning, cost dashboards, and strategic implementation to balance innovation and risk.

03/20/2026

Many physicians serving on nonprofit boards are asked to oversee investments without formal financial training.

In When Mission Meets Money: Financial Guidance for Medical Nonprofit Leaders, Matt Paprocki, JD, CFA, CFP®, provides a practical framework to help board members navigate financial oversight while staying aligned with their organization’s mission.

The book explores how medical nonprofit leaders can better understand fiduciary responsibilities, manage risk, and make informed investment decisions that support long-term healthcare impact.

Learn more and get your copy ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q047qZ_V0