Problem Solving
The Ongoing Need for Physician Leaders with Tom Rossi from Jackson Physician Search
January 8, 2025
Episode Summary: Join us for an enlightening episode of SoundPractice as host Mike Sacopulos interviews Tom Rossi, the vice president of executive search at Jackson Physician Search. With more than three decades of experience, Rossi shares his expertise on physician recruitment, leadership development, and the pressing need for effective physician leaders.... MORE
SoundPractice, hosted by the American Association for Physician Leadership®, delivers practical information and fresh perspectives for physician leaders and those running healthcare systems. Physician advocate Michael Sacopulos, JD (healthcare attorney, author, speaker) brings you the best thought leaders, crisp humor, and pithy tips to help your healthcare organization thrive.
Self-Management
Doctoring Differently with Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid
December 25, 2024
Episode Summary: Are you a physician feeling stuck in the traditional career path of clinical medicine? Join us for an enlightening episode of SoundPractice as host Mike Sacopulos welcomes Naomi Lawrence-Reid, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and the visionary founder of Doctoring Differently. Lawrence-Reid shares her inspiring journey from traditional clinical medicine.... MORE
Motivations and Thinking Style
Harnessing Exam Room Experience for Leadership Excellence with Dr. Hanah Polotsky and Lisa Williams
December 11, 2024
Episode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Hanah Polotsky, MD, MBOE, and Lisa Williams on the intersection of healthcare, leadership, and innovation explored in their book Physician Leader: How Exam Room Experience Drives Leadership Excellence. Key Discussion Points: Background and Journey: Lisa Williams: Shares her extensive career in healthcare, from nursing home administration to executive.... MORE
Professional Capabilities
Navigating Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Smita Agarkar
November 27, 2024
Overview: Join us for an insightful conversation with Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, a distinguished physician leader. She shares her journey from clinical practice to a significant leadership position offering valuable advice for early-career physicians and highlights the crucial contributions of women in healthcare leadership. Agarkar discusses her shift from.... MORE
Professional Capabilities
Gun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan Ranney
November 13, 2024
Episode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, exploring her career journey and impactful work at the intersection of clinical medicine, public health, and advocacy. Ranney shares insights and actionable steps to address systemic healthcare issues and gun violence. Key Topics: Career Journey: From Peace Corps volunteer in West.... MORE
Professional Capabilities
Dr. Stefanie Green and What Physicians Need to Know about MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying)
October 30, 2024
Episode Overview: Host Mike Sacopulos interviews Stefanie Green, MD, a leading expert in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and author of the bestselling memoir This is Assisted Dying: A Doctor’s Story of Empowering Patients at the End of Life. This insightful discussion covers: • Scope of practice; • Patient eligibility; • Clinical availability; • Differences between Canadian and.... MORE
Finance
How Money and Finances Work in Healthcare with Lee Scheinbart
October 16, 2024
Episode Overview: Are you a Chief Medical Officer or an aspiring physician leader looking to develop a foundational understanding of healthcare economics? In this episode, host Mike Sacopulos is joined by Lee Scheinbart, MD, CPE, author of The Chief Medical Officer’s Financial Primer, to delve into the financial intricacies of.... MORE
Quality and Risk
Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement in Healthcare with Owen J. Dahl
October 2, 2024
Episode Overview: Are you looking to eliminate waste, enhance efficiency, and elevate patient satisfaction in your practice? In this episode, host Mike Sacopulos and Owen J. Dahl, MBA, LFACHE, CHBC, LSSMBB, discuss how streamlining healthcare can help you achieve your goals. Dahl is a nationally recognized expert in healthcare management.... MORE
Self-Management
Exploring Unconventional Medical Careers with Dr. Sylvie Stacy
September 18, 2024
Episode Overview: Are you interested in taking a road less traveled in healthcare? This episode is for you. Host Mike Sacopulos talks with physician leader, author, and advocate for alternative medical careers, Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH. Stacy shares her journey through unconventional clinical career paths, highlighting her impactful work.... MORE
Strategy and Innovation
Using AI to Enhance Clinical Decision-Making with Dr. Maria Granzotti
September 4, 2024
Episode Overview: The integration of augmented intelligence (AI) in clinical settings is revolutionizing healthcare, but it also brings its own set of challenges. In this episode, Maria Granzotti, MD, MBA, CPE, CHCQM, FABQAURP, FACHE, dives into the current landscape of clinical augmented intelligence (CAI). She defines CAI, discusses its.... MORE
Problem Solving
Pathway to Chief Medical Officer – Insights from Rex Hoffman, MD, author of I Want to Be a Chief Medical Officer: Now What?
August 21, 2024
Episode Overview: Are you a physician who wants to become a Chief Medical Officer (CMO)? In this episode, discover a comprehensive roadmap designed to help you achieve your career goals. Host Mike Sacopulos is joined by author Rex Hoffman, MD, MBA, FACHE, CPE, to explore Hoffman’s new book, I Want.... MORE
Self-Management
Physician Leadership, Narrative Medicine, and Storytelling with Art Lazarus, MD
August 7, 2024
Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, join host Mike Sacopulos and dive into the multifaceted career of Art Lazarus, MD, MBA, CPE, DFAAPL — a distinguished psychiatrist, author, and storyteller. After a career in clinical care and industry leadership, Lazarus turned to the written word to educate and humanize.... MORE