American Association for Physician Leadership

08/19/2026

What would it take to rethink healthcare reform in the U.S.?

In the latest episode of SoundPractice, healthcare journalist Ken Terry joins host Mike Sacopulos to explore a different approach to one of the most persistent challenges in healthcare: affordability.

Terry discusses his new book, Beyond Medicare for All: Cracking the Code of the Healthcare Affordability Crisis, and shares his perspective on how a more primary-care-led system could reshape the way healthcare is delivered and paid for.

The conversation explores:
• Why primary care physicians could play a greater role in leading basic care

• How empowering primary care groups could help address the decline of primary care

• What Maryland’s all-payer hospital model can teach us about healthcare reform

• The challenges of caring for an aging population

• And how a “consumer council” could help guide difficult healthcare coverage decisions

Listen to the full conversation to hear Terry’s perspective on what healthcare reform could look like beyond the traditional Medicare for All debate.

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In this episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos talks with veteran healthcare journalist Ken Terry about his new book, Beyond Medicare for All: Cracking the Code of the Healthcare Affordability Crisis, published by the American Association for Physician Leadership. Terry, a...

08/05/2026

What does it take to lead with clarity in today's complex healthcare environment?

In our latest episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos sits down with Dr. Jess Bunin to explore why self-awareness, civil discourse, and intentional leadership are essential for building stronger healthcare teams and healthier organizational cultures.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
✔️ Why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership
✔️ How civil discourse can strengthen trust and collaboration - even during difficult conversations
✔️ Practical ways leaders can foster psychological safety and create cultures where people feel heard and empowered

Whether you're leading a clinical team, managing organizational change, or looking to become a more effective leader, this episode offers actionable insights you can apply immediately.

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What if healthcare’s greatest barrier is not funding, technology, or policy, but leaders’ lack of self-awareness? In this episode of SoundPractice, host Mike Sacopulos talks with Jess Bunin, MD, MHPE, FACP, FCCM, CEC, a psychiatrist, author, and co-founder of All Levels...

07/22/2026

What happens when the physician becomes the patient?

In this moving conversation, Dr. Lyndsay Hoy shares her experience navigating a rare disease diagnosis while continuing to care for others. From uncertainty and resilience to the importance of simply being present, this episode offers a powerful perspective on empathy, leadership, and the human side of medicine.

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Lyndsay Hoy, MD, was just beginning her first week of anesthesia residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania when she was received a life-altering diagnosis: lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare and progressive lung disease that predominantly affects women of...

07/10/2026

Every new clinical tool comes with side effects. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is no different. Beyond the initial investment, we must account for the impact on data privacy and professional autonomy.

Our role is to bridge the gap between technological potential and the reality of daily rounds. By understanding the hidden costs now, we protect the integrity of our care delivery systems later.

Explore the hidden costs of AI: https://hubs.la/Q04ld-3x0

07/08/2026

Most health systems speak "administration," but they don't always know how to speak "physician."

As Dr. Michael Torres, one of our members, puts it: "The CPE credential tells everyone you are prepared."

See how our members built the credibility to lead change in their organizations: https://hubs.la/Q04ldRy80

07/07/2026

The AAPL Fourth of July Sale ends today. Use code JULY26 for up to 35% off courses, assessments, and books before the offer closes.

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07/06/2026

Early bird registration for the 2026 AAPL Annual Leadership Conference closes today. Don't miss the lower rate before it increases tomorrow. Join colleagues in Scottsdale, AZ, October 22–24 for keynotes, expert workshops, and CME at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.

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Transform your career, transform healthcare. Welcome to the world's premier organization dedicated to physician and provider leadership.

07/05/2026

Two days left in the AAPL Fourth of July Sale. Save up to 35% off courses, assessments, and books through July 7 with code JULY26.

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07/03/2026

The AAPL Fourth of July Sale ends July 7. Save up to 35% off courses, assessments, and books with code JULY26.

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07/03/2026

Early bird savings on the 2026 AAPL Annual Leadership Conference end July 6. Join physician and healthcare leaders in Scottsdale, AZ, October 22–24 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa for three days of keynotes, workshops, and up to 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Register before the deadline to lock in the lower rate.

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Transform your career, transform healthcare. Welcome to the world's premier organization dedicated to physician and provider leadership.