July/August 2025

Physician Leadership Journal

July/August 2025

Vol. 12, No. 4 · 12 articles

  1. Trying to Make the World a Better Place

    PLJ July/August 2025 Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, MD

    The author’s journey from childhood lessons to a renowned physician-scientist highlights a passion for research and improving lives, overcoming gender biases, personal tragedies, and emphasizing servant leadership, me...

  2. Physician Well-Being and the Pursuit of Human Flourishing

    PLJ July/August 2025 Linda Roszak Burton, BS, ACC, BBC

    Physician well-being is vital for healthcare and patient safety. This article explores how virtues, values, and human flourishing shape "the good doctor" enhance well-being.

  3. A Physician’s Practical Guide to Student Loan Decisions

    PLJ July/August 2025 Enpo Tu, CFP, CHFC, CLU, CAP, RICP, MSFS

    This article aids medical professionals in strategizing student loan repayment or forgiveness based on their income, role, and career flexibility.

  4. Surgical Competence and the Aging Surgeon Program

    PLJ July/August 2025 Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Mark Katlic, MD

    This episode discusses the importance of self-regulation and proactive measures within the medical community to ensure that aging surgeons maintain the necessary physical and cognitive abilities to practice safely. It...

  5. Superstar Employees — Myth or Real?

    PLJ July/August 2025 Ronald Dwinnells, MD, MBA, CPE

    Promoting employees prematurely can result in incompetence and eventual termination. The article emphasizes the importance of gradual development, emotional intelligence, clear expectations, and ongoing support to bui...

  6. Leadership Techniques and Skills

    PLJ July/August 2025 Rex Hoffman, MD, MBA, Rajesh Ranadive, MD, Amy Herold, MD, MBA, MPH

    Effective healthcare leadership relies on collaboration, communication, and contingency planning to improve outcomes, satisfaction, and resilience, while managing conflict and resources.

  7. What Is Innovation?

    PLJ July/August 2025 Luis G. Pareras, MD, PhD

    The article discusses transforming innovative ideas into marketable opportunities in healthcare, emphasizing execution over conception. It differentiates innovation from entrepreneurship and provides a framework for h...

  8. Responsibilities of the CMO with the Trustees of Not-for-Profit Healthcare Organizations

    PLJ July/August 2025 Lee Scheinbart, MD, CPE, William “Bill” Potter, JD

    The board of a not-for-profit healthcare organization can be complex for a CMO. This article discusses navigating governance vs. operations, communication issues, trustees' fiduciary responsibilities, and the importan...

  9. Medicare Annual Wellness Visits: A Comprehensive Discussion for Physician Leaders and Executives

    PLJ July/August 2025 Robert G. Carpenter, MD, MBA, FACP, Nikhil Sood, MD, Anthony Slonim, MD, DrPH, CPE, FAAPL

    Preventive care initiatives like Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit are crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Effective implementation and higher participation can significantly enhance patient care ...

  10. Unity Actually Comes From Uniqueness

    PLJ July/August 2025 Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

    Despite historical animosity among communities, the Hippocratic Oath has long promoted equal treatment in healthcare, advocating for unifying physician leadership today.

  11. The Significance of Communication in Managing Cultural Change Within Healthcare Organizations

    PLJ July/August 2025 Bhagwan Satiani, MD, MBA, DFSVS, FACHE, FACS

    Effective communication is crucial for cultural change in healthcare organizations. Leaders must align strategic plans and core values with communication strategies, engaging various subcultures. If change stalls, adj...

  12. Medical Staffs and Misinformation: What Physician Leaders Need to Know

    PLJ July/August 2025 Lola Butcher

    Physician-spread misinformation during COVID-19 led to controversy and new standards for professionalism, with future complaints expected. Steps to protect against misinformation are discussed.