September/October 2024

Physician Leadership Journal

September/October 2024

Vol. 11, No. 5 · 14 articles

  1. Retaining Healthcare Workers

    PLJ September/October 2024 Neil Baum, MD

    Employers can improve hiring and retention of healthcare workers by offering competitive wages, fostering a supportive work environment, and providing opportunities for professional growth. Addressing labor shortages,...

  2. Change Management in the Healthcare Practice

    PLJ September/October 2024 Owen J. Dahl, MBA, FACHE, LSSMBB

    Change is inevitable, especially in the dynamic world of healthcare. Adapting to new practices and technologies is crucial for survival and success. Discover how to navigate the complexities of change and lead your or...

  3. Is It Time to Transition to a CMO Job?

    PLJ September/October 2024 Douglas A. Koekkoek, MD

    Becoming a CMO involves stepping away from full-time clinical practice and embracing leadership. Key factors include experience in personnel management, medical staff affairs, and change management. With formal traini...

  4. From Great Mentorship to Finding My True Purpose — The Greatest Lesson of All

    PLJ September/October 2024 Traci Thompson, MD, MBA, CPE

    From early inspiration in healthcare to becoming a physician executive, Traci Thompson's journey is a testament to the power of mentorship and overcoming gender disparity. She is now giving back through Dr. Traci’s Ho...

  5. A Physician Nightmare: State Licensure Medical Board Investigation

    PLJ September/October 2024 Timothy E. Paterick, MD, JD, MBA

    State medical board investigations can lead to license revocation. Physicians must comply with directives, ensure due process rights, and follow HIPAA and medical records laws.

  6. Politics: Finesse and Action

    PLJ September/October 2024 Charles R. Stoner, DBA, Jason S. Stoner, PhD

    Effective leadership in healthcare is not just about vision and decisiveness. It is about mastering political skill to influence, build strong relationships, and foster genuine commitment. Navigate with tact, inclusiv...

  7. Hospital Credentialing for the CMO — Why and How

    PLJ September/October 2024 Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE

    Maintaining high standards of patient care starts with proper hospital credentialing and privileging. Dive into the history, legal influences, and modern strategies ensuring that medical professionals are thoroughly v...

  8. Fostering Inclusive Practices for Physicians

    PLJ September/October 2024 Neil Baum, MD

    In today's multicultural society, healthcare must embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to ensure quality care for all. Effective communication is key.

  9. Transforming Leaders and Culture through a Comprehensive Leadership Institute

    PLJ September/October 2024 Katelyn J. Cavanaugh, PhD, Michelle Figliuolo DeVeau, PsyD, Catherine C. Schaefer, MA, Courtney L. Holladay, PhD

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Leadership Institute enhances leadership skills and cultural resilience, resulting in better patient experience scores, reduced burnout, and lower turnover, with fut...

  10. Physician Leadership Behaviors and Strategies: Insights to Integrate and Prioritize Faculty Well-being

    PLJ September/October 2024 Mohan V. Belthur, MD, MS (CTS), FRCSC, FRCS (Tr & Orth), FAAOS, Guadalupe Federico-Martinez, PhD, Daniel Drane, III, EdD, Jennifer R. Hartmark-Hill, MD

    Fostering a wellness-centered organizational culture in community hospitals and academic centers can enhance physician retention, motivation, and fulfillment. Various frameworks offer strategies for effective wellness...

  11. Centrist Leadership: Required Skills for Effectively Leading Populations

    PLJ September/October 2024 Alan S. Kaplan, MD, MMM, CPE, DFAAPL

    Physician leadership's complexity is heightened by societal polarization. Centrist leadership, focusing on uniting diverse groups toward common goals, is essential. It combines strategic vision with skillful execution.

  12. Improving Organizational Commitment Through Inter-professional Leadership Development Programs

    PLJ September/October 2024 Lee Scheinbart, MD, CPE, Mark Hertling, DBA, Jessica L. Wildman, PhD

    This study evaluates an inter-professional healthcare leadership development program's impact on organizational commitment and shared vision, revealing significant increases and suggesting enhanced commitment to goals.

  13. How Do Church Rules Influence Care in Catholic Health Systems? Find Out Here

    PLJ September/October 2024 Lola Butcher

    A Catholic physician discusses how Ethical and Religious Directives shape patient care and limit physician autonomy in Catholic hospitals. She urges transparency to help patients make informed healthcare choices.

  14. Healthcare Industry’s Impact on Climate Change

    PLJ September/October 2024 Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)

    Physicians can drive sustainable practices in healthcare to combat climate change, addressing both patient care impacts and the industry's environmental footprint.