Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management

The Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management (CHLM) is a service-oriented organization and subsidiary of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). It specializes in providing leadership training, executive education, and strategic consulting services specifically tailored for Physician Associates (PAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and healthcare administrators. CHLM works directly with hospitals and health systems to optimize workforce productivity, improve team-based care delivery, and ensure regulatory compliance. The organization offers various professional development programs, including the Executive Leadership Conference and specialized management certificates. By focusing on the business and leadership side of medicine, CHLM aims to empower clinicians to take on administrative roles and improve the overall efficiency of healthcare organizations.