At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the major financial, operational, and regulatory forces shaping the current U.S. healthcare system and their impact on physicians, hospitals, and patient care;
• Analyze how payment models, resource constraints, workforce pressures, and administrative complexity influence clinical decision-making and healthcare delivery; and
• Identify practical leadership strategies physicians can use to navigate healthcare system challenges while supporting quality, access, patient safety, and organizational sustainability