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The American Journal of Healthcare Strategy (AJHCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing thought leadership and practical insights within the field of healthcare strategy. We bridge the gap between academic rigor and real-world application.
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Volume 4, Issue 2 • Spring 2026
This article argues that today’s healthcare challenges—burnout, disparities, and AI integration—require a new kind of leadership that goes beyond traditional management. It proposes an integrated framework combining structured problem-solving (MAEM), modern competency-based education through micro-credentials (4Es), and character-driven leadership grounded in courage, discipline, justice, wisdom, and humility. The core message is that healthcare transformation is not just technical but systemic and ethical—requiring leaders who can redesign systems, guide responsible AI use, and intentionally improve health outcomes and equity.
The article argues that AI’s real impact in healthcare depends less on the technology itself and more on how it is governed. Strong oversight, leadership understanding, and coordinated systems are essential to ensure AI improves outcomes rather than creates new risks.
Ethical Implications of Wearable Digital Health Technology: Balancing Innovation and Patient Autonomy
Anna Spuskanyuk
