Empowering physicians to lead: the benefits of physician leadership

In this episode, we are joined by Peter Angood, MD, CEO and president, American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL). We explore the increasing value of physician leadership in health care and dive into the findings of a recent white paper produced by the AAPL. Discover why physician leadership has become essential for health care's continued improvement in quality, safety, efficiency, and the transition to value-based medicine. Learn about the growing demand for physician leadership in the health care industry and the marked increase in hospitals and health systems seeking physician candidates for CEO positions. Hear why having medical colleagues in leadership positions helps to ensure a focus on patient care and why physician leaders are more trusted and effective change-agents in health care. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the importance of physician leadership in health care.

Peter Angood is CEO and president, American Association for Physician Leadership.

He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "Why physician-led health care leads to quality patient care."

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Empowering physicians to lead: the benefits of physician leadership

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