Table 3.

Physician Engagement Approaches and Techniques

Framework Domain(s)	Key Lessons Learned
Physician champion	Enlist a physician champion to educate, encourage buy‐in among his/her peers, and ensure innovation‐values fit between physicians and the program
Innovation‐values fit	Craft policies and practices that take physician values into account and recognize physicians' specific resource concerns
Implementation policies and practices	Involve physicians early in implementation (e.g., working groups, protocol design)
	Conduct formal outreach to physicians and deliver education about the program's aims
	Tailor team working styles to physician preferences or practice culture
	Share program data with physicians
Resource availability	Explain how the program will improve physician workflows, save time, and improve efficiency
	Offer financial incentives (e.g., overtime, finder fees)
Implementation climate	Consider whether past history or experience of staff members, leaders, and the organization can facilitate physician buy‐in
	Recognize value differences among internal and external physicians