Physician Leadership & PEMBA: The Key to Better Healthcare

In this episode of "Pemba On Demand," host Dr. Norman A. Chapin and guest Dr. Donald Lighter, MD discuss the critical role of physician leadership in healthcare. Dr. Lighter, a core faculty member of the Pemba program with a background in pediatrics, shares insights on the evolution of physician roles, the importance of developing soft skills, and the relevance of the Baldrige framework. They highlight the Pemba program's impact on fostering leadership skills, the significance of value-based care, and the necessity of continuous improvement in healthcare. Dr. Lighter also recounts memorable teaching moments and emphasizes the importance of networking and collaboration among physicians..

Show Highlights: 

• Evolution of the Pemba program and its impact on physician leadership.
• Importance of physician leadership in enhancing healthcare systems.
• Development of soft skills in physicians for effective leadership.
• Overview of the Baldrige framework and its relevance to healthcare quality improvement.
• Achievements and contributions of Pemba alumni in various healthcare sectors.
• Challenges faced by physician leaders in maintaining patient-centered care.
• Shift towards value-based care and its implications for healthcare delivery.
• Role of teamwork and collaboration in healthcare settings.
• Importance of patient engagement and satisfaction in healthcare outcomes.
• Future trends and challenges in physician leadership within evolving healthcare landscapes.

Links and Resources:

• Physician Executive MBA at the University of Tennessee
• Dr. Norman A. Chapin on LinkedIn
• Dr. Donald Lighter on LinkedIn
  

Books on Quality Improvement in Healthcare:

Basics of Health Care Performance Improvement: A Lean Six Sigma Approach (1st Edition) – Barnes & Noble

Advanced Performance Improvement in Health Care: Principles and Methods – Barnes & Noble

Essentials for Quality and Safety Improvement in Health Care: A Resource for Developing Countries – Barnes & Noble

Curing Health Care: New Strategies for Quality Improvement (1st Edition) – Barnes & Noble