Strategic planning is an important component of any successful business, but even more important in a healthcare environment that is constantly changing. It is made even more complicated when new leadership takes charge in the middle of a strategic planning cycle. To learn more about the successful implementation and execution of a strategic plan, Medical News recently spoke with Dr. Mark Newman, executive vice president of Health Affairs at UK…
KMA strategic planning shows success five years later
When people think of “strategic planning” they might envision a weekend in which a handful of leaders come up with broad goals for their organization’s future. The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) took a different approach five years ago. A diverse group of physicians who were involved in the KMA, but not on the board, met…
Beyond the White Coat Gallery showcases KMA member talents outside of medicine
The job of a physician is more than just a profession. It’s a mission. But it’s also one that can easily become the center of a person’s identity and has the potential to lead to burnout. The added stresses from unnecessary administrative burdens can cause emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. A recent Medscape study cited “too…