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Leadership & Strategy
Translation & Trust: Why Physician CEOs Never Stop Being Physicians
Aug 11, 2026
Physician CEOs bring a unique perspective to healthcare leadership, connecting the realities of the bedside with the priorities of the[EJ1.1] boardroom. Yogin Patel, MD, explores how clinical experience, intuition, translation, and trust can help physician leaders navigate strategy, operations, and growth while keeping patients at the center of every decision.
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Healthcare Industry
The Corporate Medicine Debate is Asking the Wrong Question
Aug 03, 2026
The debate over corporate medicine is often framed around labels, but the real issue is alignment. Dr. Josh Hargraves shares why ownership, governance, transparency, and incentives matter more than whether a group is labeled corporate or democratic.
Clinician Spotlight
Clinician Spotlight 
Emergency Medicine
Jim Horchem, NP
Jul 28, 2026
After a tornado severely damaged his family’s home, Jim Horchem, NP, faced one of the greatest challenges of his life. Supported by his community, coworkers, and former patients, he continued caring for others while navigating his own recovery. His story highlights the resilience, empathy, and determination that have defined both his career and personal journey.
Blog
Blog 
Hospital Medicine
Better Data, Faster Decisions, Stronger Throughput
Jun 24, 2026
Hospital leaders are often expected to improve length of stay, throughput, and overall performance without a clear, consistent view of the data behind those metrics. This blog explores how aligned reporting and better visibility help teams identify delays, improve decision-making, and unlock capacity across the hospital.
Clinician Spotlight
Emergency Medicine
Christian Casteel, DO
Jun 16, 2026
An elderly patient arrived in respiratory distress, initially suspected to have asthma or COPD exacerbation. Evaluation revealed inability to speak and minimal air movement, prompting concern for airway obstruction. A bedside evaluation confirmed a foreign body lodged at the vocal cords. The object, a large intact beet, was successfully removed, leading to immediate improvement and full recovery.
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Emergency Medicine
When Patient Flow and Throughput Slow in the Emergency Department
May 18, 2026
Patient flow directly impacts emergency department performance, patient experience, and hospital capacity. Delays often originate beyond the front door, driven by inpatient constraints and system decisions. Evan Howell shares how hospital leaders can take a systemwide approach to improve throughput, reduce bottlenecks, and support care teams during volume surges.
Clinician Spotlight
Emergency Medicine
Harmisha Gandhi, PA
May 12, 2026
When a patient’s worsening symptoms didn’t align with reassuring imaging, Harmisha Gandhi, PA-C, trusted the clinical picture. Recognizing a critical change in mobility and bladder function, she advocated for further evaluation. Her persistence led to the diagnosis of spinal cord compression and timely surgical intervention, preventing a potentially devastating outcome.
Case Study
Case Study 
Hospital Medicine
Strengthening Hospital Medicine Workforce Stability
May 07, 2026
Learn how an 80-bed community hospital partnered with ApolloMD to strengthen its Hospital Medicine program. Through focused recruitment, structured onboarding, and strategic workforce planning, the hospital rapidly expanded its core physician and APC team, achieving over 95% staffing stability within one year.
Perspectives
Leadership & Strategy
When Our Emergency Department Partnered with a New Clinical Group
May 07, 2026
An emergency physician shares his firsthand experience navigating an emergency department transition. What began with uncertainty evolved into long-term stability, offering insight into what actually changes and what matters most to physicians over time.
Blog
Emergency Medicine
Behavioral Health in the Emergency Department: What It Means for Patient Flow and Care
May 05, 2026
Behavioral health patients are spending more time in the emergency department, creating challenges that extend beyond individual care. This blog explores clinician experiences, the gap between patient needs and ED design, and how longer stays impact patient flow, staffing, and overall department performance.
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Practice Management & Hospital Operations
A Clinician-Led Approach to Improving Patient Experience Without Added Burden
Apr 27, 2026
Patient experience impacts quality, safety, and operational performance. ApolloMD’s clinician-led approach helps hospitals strengthen communication, align teams, and improve patient satisfaction scores through practical strategies that integrate into existing workflows without adding burden to staff.
Blog
Emergency Medicine
When Communication Breaks Down Between the Emergency Department and Inpatient Teams
Apr 21, 2026
Admission handoffs between the emergency department and inpatient teams represent a key opportunity to improve hospital throughput. When communication, ownership, and timing are aligned, patients move efficiently through the system. This article brings emergency medicine and hospital medicine perspectives together to show how clinician-led leadership strengthens handoffs, reduces delays, and enhances hospital-wide capacity management.
Clinician Spotlight
Emergency Medicine
Ian Cole, MD
Apr 14, 2026
Emergency physician Dr. Ian Cole reflects on a medical mission in Sierra Leone, caring for underserved patients and witnessing the real-world impact of service. His story underscores the importance of compassion, resilience, and giving back, inspiring readers to see how even small acts of care can make a lasting difference in communities near and far.
Blog
Emergency Medicine
When the Emergency Department Becomes a Pressure Cooker
Mar 23, 2026
Crowding and boarding in emergency departments create strain on staff, patients, and hospital operations. Dr. Richard Benson II explains how early recognition, coordinated communication, and clinician-led leadership help hospitals respond proactively, improve patient flow, and reduce delays during high-pressure periods.
Perspectives
Leadership & Strategy
Why I Chose ApolloMD
Mar 17, 2026
When MercyOne’s emergency departments in Des Moines and West Des Moines transitioned to ApolloMD, more than 90% of physicians stayed. Dr. Sydney Leach shares why the team remained, how staffing stabilized, and how national operational support strengthened their ability to deliver care locally.
Blog
Clinician Lifestyle & Wellness
Clinician Well-Being Isn’t Optional
Mar 17, 2026
Clinician well-being isn’t a perk, it’s essential. This article explores what meaningful support looks like in practice, how clinicians can ask the right questions, and how organizations can create environments that prioritize mental, physical, and lifestyle health.