KevinMD March 23, 2025
Health care executive Susannah Eastwick discusses her article, “Advancing health care through physician leadership: 5 skills for changing health care.” Susannah explores the evolving health care landscape in 2025, where physicians face growing corporate control and reduced autonomy. She identifies five critical skills for physicians to regain influence: mastering business language, understanding financial operations, improving operational efficiency, partnering and negotiating effectively, and advocating for systemic change. Through real-world examples—like a physician turning a $15 million clinic deficit into a surplus and another streamlining a hospital’s phone system—Susannah demonstrates how these skills enhance patient care and organizational performance. She offers actionable strategies for physicians to navigate the business side of medicine and lead meaningful change.
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