Physician Leadership

Sharp Rees-Stealy swung into action during the pandemic, ensuring those who might be infected with COVID-19 could be seen and treated safely, and providing a safe environment for routine patient care.

Disaster preparedness has become an integral part of health systems operations. The infrastructure organized health systems have put in place are serving them well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a pediatrician, I have one of the best jobs in health care: keeping children healthy. It’s also a tremendous responsibility.

CAPP Chairman Stephen Parodi, MD, joined a panel at the Self-Insured Institute of America’s national conference to share how coordinated cancer care can make a difference.

Delirium affects more than 7 million post-operative patients annually. In fact, it occurs in 29 to 64 percent of elderly patients. JAMA reports it also contributes about $164 billion in [...]

A recent study by the Permanente Medical Groups found that one-third of Americans are stressed  to meet basic needs such as stable housing, adequate food, and reliable transportation.

The five CAPP pillars of accountable care—physician leadership, HIT, care coordination, quality measurement, and outcomes-based payment—work together to not only address the physical needs of our [...]

As the organization that worked with researchers to define the foundations of the first “accountable care” models, CAPP is keenly interested in performance data on how ACOs and other accountable [...]

Nicholas John Wolter, M.D., passed away on Sept. 7, 2018, in Pray, Montana. Dr. Wolter was a long-time participant in CAPP and a strong proponent of integrated, accountable care on both a [...]

Tragically, an average of 116 Americans die each day from opioid overdoses.  Recognizing this public health crisis as it was evolving, physician leaders at Council for Accountable Physician [...]