ABOUT

About SoundPractice

SoundPractice Podcast, launched in November 2018, continues to release bi-weekly episodes, posting every other Wednesday. Celebrating the 200th episode in 2026, SoundPractice’s audio program caters to inter-professional healthcare professionals, particularly physicians, and healthcare administrators.

Launched with the aim of providing valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice, the podcast has gained popularity as a trusted resource in the healthcare industry. Each 30-minute episode features engaging discussions and interviews with renowned experts, book authors, and influential figures, who share their knowledge and experiences on subjects such as healthcare leadership, policy, technology advancements, and patient engagement. By exploring these vital areas, the podcast equips its listeners with the information needed to navigate the ever-changing healthcare landscape.

Michael J. Sacopulos, JD

Mike Sacopulos is the host of the American Association for Physician Leadership’s “SoundPractice,” Podcast which focuses on the business of medicine.

He is the CEO of Medical Risk Institute (MRI). Medical Risk Institute provides proactive counsel to the healthcare community to identify where liability risks originate, and to or remove these risks.

He was selected as the 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of medical malpractice law for Indiana by “Best Lawyers.” Mike won the 2012 Edward B. Stevens Article of the Year Award for MGMA.

Mike serves as the executive vice president of the Aesthetic Stem Cell Society. He has written for the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg, and other publications for the medical profession. He is a frequent national speaker. In 2018, Mike published Tweets, Likes, and Liabilities: Online and Electronic Risk to the Healthcare Professional. 

When not focusing upon healthcare, Michael J. Sacopulos is the publisher of BWD Magazine. BWD is the oldest and largest privately held magazine for bird watchers in the United States.

 

About AAPL

The core philosophy of the American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) is that leadership is learned. AAPL is focused on the personal transformation of all physicians, and through them the organizations they serve. With the goal of improving patient outcomes, workforce wellness, and a refinement of all healthcare delivery, AAPL has remained the only association solely focused on providing professional development, leadership education, and management training exclusively for physicians. Since its founding in 1975, AAPL has empowered more than 300,000 physicians across 35 countries—including CEOs, chief medical officers, and physicians at all levels of healthcare. www.physicianleaders.org