Episode Summary: Join host Mike Sacopulos in an engaging conversation with Lisa Herbert, MD, FAAFP, PCC, a board-certified family physician and the visionary founder and CEO of Just the Right Balance. Herbert shares her inspiring journey from an early interest in medicine to becoming a transformative coach for physician leaders. "Physicians being in a leadership role is crucial,” says Herbert. “We need people who have done the work and been in the frontlines to continue making important healthcare decisions." In this discussion, discover the pivotal role of physician leadership coaching in today's healthcare landscape.

At a Glance:

• Early Inspiration: Herbert's passion for medicine was ignited by her grandfather’s passing due to healthcare inequities. This personal experience motivated her to pursue a career in family medicine to prevent similar tragedies for others.

Learn More:

• Visit her website to explore her books: Physicians Rise Up and Take Back Your Life

About Lisa Herbert, MD, FAAFP, PCC: Lisa Herbert is a distinguished family physician, executive leadership coach, and national speaker with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare. She holds an MD from Upstate Medical Center and is a professional certified coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation. Herbert is dedicated to bridging gaps in healthcare through her coaching, consulting, and training programs, aiming to create collaborative cultures where physicians thrive and patient outcomes improve.

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Episode Overview: Join SoundPractice host, Mike Sacopulos, as he explores the rapid evolution and integral role of private equity (PE) in healthcare with expert Max Reiboldt, CPA. This episode is essential for physicians, health system leaders, PE sponsors, payers, and anyone involved in the healthcare industry.

Key Topics:

1. About Max Reiboldt:

• Learn about Max Reiboldt’s extensive experience in healthcare consulting.

• Gain insights into the genesis and evolution of PE in healthcare over the past decade.

• Understand how PE determines a practice’s value and makes diverse investments in healthcare entities like physician groups, surgery centers, and small hospitals.

• Discover how increased regulatory scrutiny is impacting transactions and may lead to changes in investment strategies and governance.

• Examine how PE benefits physicians nearing retirement, while younger physicians remain hesitant.

Additional Insights: Reiboldt also shares insights from his book, Private Equity and Healthcare, recently published by the American Association for Physician Leadership. This book, written by a distinguished group of contributing authors from Coker, provides an unbiased and fact-based examination of this complex field.

Listen Now: Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of private equity in healthcare and stay ahead of the trends shaping the industry.

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Summary: In this episode of SoundPractice, we delve into the specialized area of healthcare law and the intricacies of physician contracts. Join us as we sit down with Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve.com, a firm renowned for its expertise in the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of physicians' employment agreements. Claussen offers insight into fair market value, noncompete clauses, and the influence of private equity in healthcare.

Key Points:

1. Advice for Physicians:

• Gain actionable strategies for negotiating better contract terms by understanding fair market value and compensation benchmarks.

• Understand common RVU (Relative Value Unit) tracking and accounting issues to ensure accurate and fair compensation.

• Identify compensation structures for physicians balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities in leadership positions.

• Discover how industry trends and changes, like private equity, impact healthcare employment contracts.

• Know what key elements to look for in employment agreements to ensure long-term satisfaction and career growth during contract reviews.

Dive Deeper: Explore educational resources, access compensation data, and connect with expert attorneys to help you navigate your employment agreements. To learn more or get in touch with Kyle Claussen, visit Resolve.com.

Conclusion: Kyle Claussen offers invaluable advice for physicians at all career stages on how to navigate and negotiate their employment agreements effectively. Whether you’re a mid-career physician or just starting, this conversation is packed with insights to help you secure a fair and favorable contract. Tune in to learn more about the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of physician employment agreements and gain valuable knowledge and practical tips from Kyle Claussen on mastering physician employment contracts and compensation.

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SoundPractice Podcast: Your go-to source for physician leadership insights and expert advice. Hosted by Mike Sacopulos, each episode features industry leaders and professionals sharing their knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of healthcare.

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Join host Mike Sacopulos in this compelling episode of SoundPractice as he sits down with David Matchar, MD, to delve into the transformative potential of systems thinking in healthcare. Matchar is a distinguished expert in the industry with a rich career from his early days at Duke University to current influential roles. Drawing from lived experiences, he shares unique insights on how viewing healthcare as an interconnected system, rather than isolated silos, can significantly enhance organizational performance.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, administrator, or simply interested in the future of healthcare, this episode offers valuable insights into the practical application of systems thinking to solve complex problems and improve patient outcomes.

Episode Highlights:

• Introducing David Matchar, MD:

• Discover his career journey, including current roles as professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and professor in the Health Services and Systems Research program at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore.

• Matchar explains why short-term fixes are insufficient and stresses collaborating with all stakeholders to address underlying systemic issues and identify sustainable solutions.

• Boost employee morale, enhance healthcare delivery, and improve patient outcomes by identifying leverage points that can stabilize the entire healthcare organization rather than addressing isolated problems.

• Analyze the influence of private equity on healthcare and its misalignment with the goals of improving health outcomes, reducing costs, and enhancing patient and provider satisfaction.

• Using insights from Matchar’s work in Singapore where they effectively integrated genetic testing into the healthcare system, learn how future guidelines and policies can benefit from a systems thinking framework.

Tune in today to better understand how you can transform healthcare delivery and policy within your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry expert David Matchar, MD, and discover actionable strategies to enhance your healthcare organization's performance.

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Summary: In this insightful episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos engages in a compelling conversation with Linda Roszak Burton, an accomplished author, researcher, and executive coach. Linda, the author of The Power of Gratitude to Heal the World, delves into the integration of neuroscience-based methodologies in her coaching to enhance well-being and performance in the healthcare sector.

Key Takeaways:

• Linda's Fascination with Neuroscience:

• Linda shares her journey into neuroscience through a NeuroLeadership program.

• Discusses her article in Wharton Healthcare Quarterly on clinician burnout and job satisfaction.

• Explores how gratitude and virtues like empathy and compassion can transform patient-physician relationships.

• Linda talks about societal anger towards the healthcare system.

• The significance of gratitude practices in reshaping neural pathways for improved mental health.

• Research shows the universal benefits of gratitude across different generations.

• Strategies for healthcare leaders to foster a culture of gratitude and well-being.

Practical Tips:

• Schedule a regular gratitude practice, be it morning or evening.

Listen Now: Tune in to this episode of SoundPractice for an enriching discussion on how gratitude and neuroscience can revolutionize healthcare practice and clinician well-being.

Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

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Episode Overview: Today’s guests have had immense impacts reaching far beyond the healthcare system. Their transformative work has revolutionized mental health reporting requirements and licensed over 1.2 million healthcare workers with the skills to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

Join host Mike Sacopulos as he interviews Tim Fischer, president of Jackson and Coker, and J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, founder and CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation about their vital work supporting the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals.

Key Takeaways:

1. Healthcare’s Mental Health Crisis:

• The CDC reports that healthcare workers in the U.S. face worse mental health conditions than any other job sector.

• Revise mental health-related questions in applications and credentials with resources in the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation’s toolkit.

Dig Deeper:

• Jackson and Coker:

• Jackson and Coker specialize in locum tenens, connecting physicians and advanced practitioners with communities.

• Focusing on improving mental health and well-being for healthcare workers, the foundation was established in 2020 to honor Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency medicine physician.

Partnership and Initiatives:

• ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare: A coalition with diverse partners like Harvard School of Public Health and Johnson & Johnson, aiming to scale well-being solutions and remove barriers to mental health access.

Get Involved

• For more information and to become an ambassador visit Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation.

Listen Now: Tune in and learn how you can support your peers’ mental health and well-being today!

Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

https://doi.org/10.55834/sp.9846570067

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 today.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Importance of Physician Leaders:

• Physicians seek to have a voice and make a difference in patient care and experience at various levels in the healthcare system.

• Many organizations lack adequate physician leadership development programs.

• Rossi highlights the importance of mentorship, group learning, 360 feedback, and executive coaching.

• Aspiring physician leaders must develop relationship-building skills and effective communication.

About Jackson Physician Search:

Jackson Physician Search specializes in permanent physician recruitment, with a distinct focus on physician leadership roles. Their mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone it touches by supporting facilities across the country that serve more than 10 million patients each year.

Resource:

• Report: Developing the Next Generation of Physician Executives by Jackson Physician Search and MGMA

Listen Now: Gain valuable insights into the critical and evolving role of physician leaders in the healthcare sector and how to effectively prepare for and excel in these pivotal roles.

Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

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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 to exploring innovative and fulfilling career paths outside of full-time clinical practice. Her story is a testament to the power of courage, curiosity, and the willingness to challenge the status quo.

At a Glance:

• Introducing Naomi Lawrence-Reid, MD:

• From her medical training in Massachusetts and New York to founding an innovative online community for physicians, discover her inspiring journey.

• While working in a pediatric ER, the limitations and challenges of traditional clinical medicine became apparent.

• Lawrence-Reid’s career shift can be pinpointed to a pivotal moment in the ER when the administrator’s lack of attention to a broken chair led to her resignation.

• While exploring non-traditional career options, physicians are met with skepticism and resistance from colleagues and supervisors.

• Using her lived experiences, Lawrence-Reid founded Doctoring Differently to help educate physicians and give them “permission” to explore diverse career opportunities.

• Understanding one’s career options immensely impacts professional and personal well-being, making it easier to address and overcome barriers.

• Lawrence-Reid’s goal is to improve healthcare through physician empowerment by integrating Doctoring Differently into medical education

Why Listen? Whether looking for a career change, better work-life balance, or simply curious about what's possible, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable steps. Lawrence-Reid’s journey is a powerful reminder that physicians have the autonomy and capability to explore diverse and rewarding career paths. By challenging the traditional norms and seeking innovative opportunities, doctors can find fulfillment and contribute to healthcare in meaningful ways.

Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

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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 roles and her passion for coaching and teaching.

Describes her journey from clinician educator to physician executive, emphasizing her fascination with healthcare management and LEAN leadership.

• Lisa Williams:

Discusses the need for physicians to transition from clinical experts to effective leaders and how the book aims to fill the gap in leadership training for healthcare professionals.

Highlights the importance of physicians shedding command-and-control leadership tendencies for a more collaborative approach.

• Lisa Williams:

Discusses the varying burnout levels in different healthcare settings and the common pressures faced by physicians.

Explains the impact of inefficient processes and the importance of physician leadership in improving systems to reduce burnout.

• Lisa Williams:

Emphasizes the mindset of a strategic thinker and the need for physicians to think beyond their immediate clinical responsibilities.

Focuses on the importance of effective communication and listening, sharing personal experiences from the exam room.

• Lisa Williams:

Highlights the practical applications of the GUIDES framework and other tools provided in the appendices.

Talks about the valuable appendices in the book, including research on change management, problem-solving models, and cross-functional redesigns.

About the Experts:

Lisa Williams has nearly 30 years of experience leading healthcare organizations with expertise in leadership development, organizational strategy, and change management. Key roles include:

• President, Lisa Williams & Associates, LLC

Hanah Polotsky, MD, MBOE, has 20 years of progressive leadership in value-based healthcare and is known for her innovative approach to integrating clinical experience with leadership. Key roles include:

• Executive Medical Director at CommonSpirit Health Care in Denver, Colorado

Listen now: Learn how exam room experience shapes healthcare leadership, reduces burnout, and drives innovation.

Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

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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 outpatient to inpatient care, her leadership experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her current roles at Gracie Square Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine.

• Women in Leadership:

• Trends in healthcare leadership.

• Overcoming unexpected barriers.

• Transformative leadership approach.

• Building relationships and accountability.

• Concept and application in healthcare.

About the Expert: Smita Agarkar, MD, CPE, FAAPL, serves as Service Chief of Gracie Square Hospital, is Quality and Patient Safety Chair, and is an Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Listen Now: Gain practical advice and inspiration from a seasoned healthcare leader.

Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

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