May/June 2026

Healthcare Administration Leadership & Management Journal

May/June 2026

Vol. 4, No. 3 · 12 articles

  1. Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Leadership as a Driver of Healthcare Transformation: A Qualitative Systematic Review

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Samiya Al Hashmi, MD, Ali Davod Prasa, PhD, MD, Hilal Al Hashami, MD, Khalid Al Riyami, MD, Ali Al Jabri , MD, Mujtaba Al Ajmi, MD, Mahmoud Al Hashmi, BSc Engineering

    The study highlights collaborative leadership's role in fostering healthcare teamwork, empowerment, and communication, improving patient care, job satisfaction, and outcomes.

  2. The Intersection of Technology and Women

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Telle Whitney, PhD

    Dr. Telle Whitney's journey in tech highlights her advocacy for women in STEM, founding impactful programs like Grace Hopper Celebration to drive diversity and inclusion.

  3. In Your Medical Practice, Is Your “Nice” Quotient Too High?

    HALMJ May/June 2026 AAPL Editorial Team

    Balancing empathy and authority is key for medical leaders. This article explores emotional intelligence, boundaries, and strategies for effective leadership.

  4. Disruptive Behavior in Medicine: History and Definition

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Matthew J. Mazurek, MD, MHA, CPE, FACHE, FASA, FAAPL

    Disruptive physician behavior, rooted in historical professionalism issues, persists despite reforms. Clear definitions and policies are vital for effective resolution.

  5. Clinical Characteristics and Discharge Planning for Inpatients Leaving Against Medical Advice — A Retrospective Chart Review

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Amogh Havanur, MD-MPH, Edward Ziegler, BS, Emma Terwilliger, BS, Emily Gardner, BS, Abdul Qadeer, MD, Marlene E. Girardo, MS, Mia Truman, MS, Colton Erskine, DO, Umesh Sharma, MD, MBA

    Discharges against medical advice (AMA) show high 30-day readmission rates. Provider practices, like capacity assessments and discharge planning, remain inconsistent.

  6. A Short History of the Convenience Store: What It Means for Modern Medical Care

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Shep Hyken, Neil Baum, MD

    Building patient loyalty goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. Embrace the convenience revolution to attract and retain patients by enhancing their overall experience.

  7. Workforce Engagement and Employee Retention

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Nicola Hawkinson, DNP, RN, RNFA, CPC

    Healthcare workforce retention hinges on clear communication, transparency, and trust, addressing misaligned expectations rather than relying solely on incentives.

  8. The Future Implications of AI and Experiential Learning Opportunities in Public Health and Health Administration

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Urmala Roopnarinesingh, MSHSA, PhD, Alan S. Whiteman, PhD, MBA, LIFE FACMPE, Alyssa Sanchez, Jean Pierre

    This article explores AI's transformative role in experiential education, especially in public health, highlighting adaptive learning, digital twins, and generative AI's impact.

  9. Creep or Coopetition: What Physician Leaders Must Decide About the Future of Medical Practice

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL

    Healthcare faces growing scope overlap among clinicians, shifting from competition to "coopetition." Physician leadership is vital to navigate this complex collaboration.

  10. The Ten Characteristics of Excellent Healthcare Teams

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Laura Hills, DA

    This article explores team excellence in healthcare, highlighting characteristics like trust, communication, emotional intelligence, and offering a strengths audit and quiz.

  11. Labor and Delivery Coverage Models in a Changing Coding Environment: Implications for Coverage Economics, Compensation Design, and Governance

    HALMJ May/June 2026 Hunter Wolfel

    The AMA's 2027 CPT maternity care changes will shift coding, affecting provider compensation, staffing, and governance, requiring system-wide adjustments.

  12. Healthcare Insights: Curated for HALM May/June 2026

    HALMJ May/June 2026 AAPL Editorial Team

    Healthcare Insights: Curated for HALM May/June 2026