Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal
January/February 2025
Vol. 3, No. 1 · 15 articles
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Sales, Marketing, Branding, and Community Relations
Healthcare entrepreneurs need to rethink sales and marketing, focus on education, networking, and branding.
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Price Transparency: Disclosing the Price of Care
U.S. healthcare spending has outpaced GDP, reaching 19.4% by 2027. Aging populations and lack of price regulation drive costs. Significant price variations and little correlation between price and quality contribute t...
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Mindbending Drugs: Psychedelics, Cannabis, and Physician Leadership
Jeffrey A. Lieberman, MD, discusses the potential and risks of psychedelics and cannabis in medicine, stressing the need for responsible use and scientific research.
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The Impact of Scheduling Post-Discharge Appointments on Patient Preferred Dates and the Role of Flexible Scheduling in Completed Appointments and No-Show Rates
The post-discharge clinic improved follow-up appointment scheduling by granting patient navigator coordinators access to clinic providers' schedules. This flexible, patient-preferred system reduced no-shows, increased...
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Physician Leadership, Narrative Medicine, and Storytelling
Art Lazarus, MD, who transitioned from clinical care to writing discusses how he uses storytelling to educate and humanize medicine, emphasizing its impact on practice and leadership.
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For the Love of Science
The author shares her journey from childhood curiosity to a STEM career, highlighting mentorship and equity.
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Working Happy Through Adversity
The article discusses mitigating burnout by aligning personal strengths with career choices for work/life balance.
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The Hazards of Habituation in Healthcare: Are We Too Content at Being Complacent?
This article explores habituation in medical care, its effects on patients and staff, and offers strategies to mitigate it, including response sensitization and technology use.
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Quality Improvement Lessons on Implementing Personal Health Records
A multispecialty organization promoted personal health records to improve workflow efficiency, reduce patient phone calls, and decrease overhead costs. The electronic portal was underused but showed potential benefits.
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Overview of Triad Leadership
Triad leadership unifies the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and Chief Operating Officer to streamline decisions, improve patient care, and align goals, creating resilient and adaptable healthcare organi...
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Key Transitional Care Interventions Needed to Decrease Readmissions and Emergency Department Return Visits
Reducing readmissions and emergency department visits is crucial for healthcare quality. Effective strategies include care coordination and transitional care within 14 days post-discharge. This article shares successf...
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Disruptive Innovation May Be a Solution to Transforming American Healthcare
Healthcare is slow to embrace innovation, often preferring the status quo. This article explores the concept of disruptive innovation and offers suggestions for successfully introducing it in modern healthcare.
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The Process of Investigating a Professional Behavior Complaint
Investigating professional behavior complaints is crucial in medical institutions. A standardized process can reduce emotional responses and improve handling. The article offers a roadmap to maintain integrity, trust,...
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Scope of Practice Laws for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: Impact on Healthcare Access and Quality
NPs and PAs are crucial in addressing primary care shortages and expanding healthcare access, with scope of practice expansion being a key issue amid physician shortages.
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How to Manage Employee Teams by Type
Effectively managing work teams requires recognition of different team types and their unique characteristics, advantages, and challenges. This article highlights 12 common team types, suggests effective management st...
