In a Medical Economics essay, Steve Quach, M.D., CEO of  CarePoint Health and author of The DNA of Physician Leadership, writes about how to develop physician leaders of health-care organizations.

 Among the factors he cites are the need for an appetite to take risks; the need to rigorously prioritize tasks and do heavy delegation, even leaving some low-priority things undone;  understanding the difference between being authoritative and influential, and avoiding a short-term mindset.

To read his essay, please hit this link.