Literature Review

UAB resident leaders complete Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop UAB Medicine - The University of Alabama at Birmingham; by Katherine Gaither; 5/19/25 Fourteen UAB chief residents recently completed the Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop. The program, presented by the UAB Medicine Leadership Development Office, was held on May 9, 2025. The Chief Residents Leadership Development Workshop is focused on helping chief residents from core residency programs build their leadership competencies. The sessions include small-group breakout sessions that provide chief residents with the tools, skills, and learning opportunities to enhance their understanding of interpersonal communication and group dynamics, which are critical to success and satisfaction as clinical leaders.

You have made the right choice Boston University School of Public Health; by Jillian McKoy; 5/18/25 Public health faces enormous challenges ahead, and as of May 17, the field officially gained 461 additional practitioners who will dedicate their professional lives to eliminating health inequities, fighting for justice, and advancing health for all. On Saturday afternoon, the School of Public Health community, families, and friends gathered at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center to celebrate the achievements of the newest generation of public health leaders at the 2025 SPH Convocation.  Dean Ad Interim Michael Stein opened the event by acknowledging that the class of 2025 is “entering a very different world than the one that existed when they began this program of studies. “They are graduating at a time of unprecedented challenge and opportunity, but I personally witnessed the strength, resilience, and purpose that defines this class.” 

The best leaders ask the right questions Harvard Business Review On Leadership, Episode 110; podcast by Arnaud Chevallier; 5/14/25 Few leaders have been trained to ask great questions. That might explain why they tend to be good at certain kinds of questions, and less effective at other kinds. Unfortunately, that hurts their ability to pursue strategic priorities. Arnaud Chevallier, strategy professor at IMD Business School, explains how leaders can break out of that rut and systematically ask five kinds of questions: investigative, speculative, productive, interpretive, and subjective. He shares real-life examples of how asking the right sort of question at a key time can unlock value and propel your organization. With his IMD colleagues Frédéric Dalsace and Jean-Louis Barsoux, Chevallier wrote the HBR article “The Art of Asking Smarter Questions.”

Table of Experts: Women leaders create resilient company culture Portland Business Journal, Portland, OR; 5/16/25 Prioritizing employee well-being, providing support and fostering empowerment are essential for navigating challenges and driving business success. Portland Business Journal Publisher and President Candace Beeke recently convened a Portland BizWomen Coalition roundtable sponsored by Providence Health Plan. ... The topic was navigating the currents of change: women leaders fostering resilient workplace cultures. 

Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Here’s why it happened WKMG-6, Deltona, FL; by Erika Briguglio and Louis Bolden; 5/14/25A Volusia County family is left scrambling after their loved one is abruptly dropped from hospice care. To qualify for hospice, patients must have a life expectancy of six months or less. However, for dementia patients, the prognosis can be unpredictable. Hospice care can be extended as long as the patient continues to meet Medicare requirements. Unfortunately, these requirements are why Amy Yates lost coverage for her 91-year-old grandmother. ... “I think it’s she hasn’t died fast enough, and it’s costing them money that they don’t want to spend,” Yates told News 6. ... What Yates’ family is dealing with is what Medicare calls live discharge, and they are not alone. The Hospice Foundation of America reports that 17% of people in 2022 who were admitted to hospice care were discharged; about 6% of the total caseload was discharged because they no longer met Medicare requirements for care under the hospice benefit.Editor's note: What are your hospice stats for live discharges? For Length of Stay (LOS)? This factor--with the face-to-face recertification requirement--is crucial. Unfortunately, many hospices misused President Jimmy Carter's extraordinarily long LOS with misleading information about hospice care. They watered down "end-of-life" care and never mentioned anything about a basic recertification process. Warm, user-friendly language can be used with integrity, authenticity, and patient/caregiver support.

TCN Video/Podcast: A Whole New Mind with Daniel H. PinkTeleios Collaborative Network (TCN); by Chris Comeaux with Daniel H. Pink; 5/14/25What makes us uniquely human in an age of artificial intelligence? Daniel H. Pink, the bestselling author of A Whole New Mind, offers a compelling framework for thriving in a world where machines increasingly perform tasks once thought exclusively human. In this episode,  Pink, the world-renowned author of seven bestselling nonfiction books, discusses his interdisciplinary approach to understanding human motivation and the evolving work landscape in the AI age. Pink emphasizes the importance of empathy, creativity, and the need for individuals to augment machine intelligence rather than compete with it.  He also explores the role of technology in healthcare, particularly in Hospice Care, and the significance of human connection and listening in providing care.

1-on-1 coaching, leadership academies: 5 systems developing the next generation of leaders Becker's Hospital Review; by Kristin Kuchno; 4/30/25 With an aging U.S. population and healthcare workforce, many hospital and health system leaders are focused on building the next generation of leaders to tackle the work ahead. Healthcare executives from across the country recently shared with Becker’s how their systems are developing leadership pipelines.

A powerful film chronicles one man’s last days within a loving community for all to witness. Monterey County Now, Seaside, CA; by Pam Marino; 5/1/25 Facing certain death from a brain tumor, Ethan “E3” Sisser adopted a mantra. “I am embodied. I am empowered. I am ecstatic,” the 36-year-old would tell himself, in order to ward off oncoming seizures, carry himself through pain or recite for his many followers on social media. “E3” became his nickname. We see Sisser, looking into the camera, recite the mantra early in the documentary, The Last Ecstatic Days, released in 2024. We also meet his hospice and palliative care physician, Aditi Sethi, who leaves her position to become his death doula and friend. She fulfills his wishes for a peaceful death surrounded by a caring community, filmed for others to learn from. Director Scott Kirschenbaum – who made one of the definitive documentaries about birth, These Are My Hours – spent the last two weeks of Sisser’s life near his side with a camera, capturing each moment.

NPHI opens 10th Annual Summit in Las Vegas, celebrating a decade of impact National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI)m Washington, DC; Press Release; 4/29/25The 10th Annual Summit of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) officially kicks off this morning, April 29, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. This milestone Summit, themed “A Decade of Impact,” brings together hospice and palliative care leaders from across the nation to celebrate ten years of remarkable achievements and to explore the innovative strategies that will drive the future of high-quality, community-based care. ... Key topics include advancing policy solutions to prevent fraud and abuse in hospice, harnessing artificial intelligence to improve care, exploring international hospice, elevating outreach and communications, and strengthening the quality and consistency of services across the board. During the summit, NPHI will also debut a newly developed Cancer Clinical Provider Guide—designed to help members deliver the highest standards of cancer care. ... “As we mark a decade of impact, this summit is not only a time to reflect on the extraordinary progress we’ve made, but an opportunity to be forward thinking and anticipating what comes next,” said Tom Koutsoumpas, NPHI CEO. [NPHI is a sponsor of our newsletter.]

Best Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership Programs | 2025 allnurses.com; by allnurses Editorial Team / Admin; 4/22/25 ... This guide highlights the top MSN Leadership programs for 2025, with key insights into coursework, clinicals, costs, and career potential. ... The following schools have been selected based on allnurses' methodology of surveying our readers to understand what they value most, with the addition of graduation rates, student-faculty ratio, price, mode, duration, and admission rates of hundreds of the most prominent nursing schools in the United States.

Meet Herbie: Your organization's million-dollar constraint with Dr. Lisa Lang Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast by Chris Comeaux with Dr. Lisa Lang; 4/23/25 Ever wonder why your organization keeps hitting the same wall despite constant improvement efforts?  Dr. Lisa Lang, a world-renowned expert in the Theory of Constraints, reveals why most leaders waste resources by focusing on the wrong problems. Dr. Lisa Lang and Chris Comeaux examine the application of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in various industries, with a particular focus on healthcare and manufacturing.  They discuss the unique challenges faced by healthcare leaders, including regulatory pressures and staffing shortages, and how TOC can provide a structured approach to problem-solving and how to create breakthrough solutions for your organization. 

6 nonverbal cues that reveal your leadership communication style Forbes; by Cheryl Robinson; 4/17/25 ... [Some] of the most influential leadership communication doesn’t come from words—it comes from what you do when you’re not speaking. And it’s not always the cues you’d expect. These subtle, often overlooked signals shape how others perceive your authority; your body language tells a completely different story from your words. Dr. Albert Mehrabian’s well-known 7-38-55 rule breaks down communication into three key components: 7% of meaning comes from words, 38% is conveyed through tone of voice and 55% through body language. Mastering nonverbal communication has become a critical leadership skill in the digitally remote workspace.  ... To lead with greater impact, you need to recognize the signals you’re sending, especially the ones you don’t realize you’re giving off.