The ASHHRA Podcast is the ultimate resource for HR Leaders. Featuring weekly episodes with top healthcare professionals from around the country, Co-hosts Bo Brabo & Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you're looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, The ASHHRA Podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and ...
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In this powerful episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, Luke Carignan sits down with Kelly Martin, Vice President and CHRO at Texas Health Resources, to explore what it truly takes to lead large-scale HR transformation in one of the nation’s largest health systems. With over 23 years at Texas Health Resources, Kelly has grown from an entry-level employee r…
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#162 - How Group Health Cooperative Survives and Thrives
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44:27In this powerful episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Carrie O'Dell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin, for a candid and inspiring conversation about what it truly means to lead with courage, authenticity, and vision in today’s healthcare environment. Wit…
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In this deeply moving and high-impact episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, Bo and Luke are joined by Maureen O’Brien, CEO of the Global Wisdom and Leadership Forum, keynote speaker, cancer survivor, and self-proclaimed “Sales Sage.” Together, they explore the powerful intersection of leadership, sales, mindset, and purpose in healthcare HR and beyond. Th…
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Healthcare HR is at a crossroads, and Michael Olson is one of the leaders showing the way forward. In this future-focused episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Michael, VP of HR Operations at Avera Health, to explore what it truly means to operate HR as a strategic business partner in today’s high-stakes h…
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#159 - Building Strong Healthcare Teams Through Servant Leadership
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45:14In this uplifting and honest conversation, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Staci Taylor, a seasoned HR executive, musician, and passionate people champion to unpack what it really means to lead with heart in today’s healthcare landscape. With a rich background leading human resources for some of the nation’s largest health systems…
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#158 - SPECIAL EPISODE: Rural Hospitals and Medicaid: Preparing for Financial and Regulatory Changes
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47:15In this special policy-focused episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan welcome back three powerhouse experts to help us navigate the urgent challenges facing hospital HR leaders today: 🔹 Peggy Tighe, healthcare policy advisor and Principal at Powers Law 🔹 Sarah Hearn, SVP of Strategic Partnerships at RxBenefits 🔹 Rhiannon…
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On this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we're joined by Clara Blitch, Chief Human Resources Officer at Williamson Health, who returns to sharing the incredible journey of transforming a 60-year-old HR function into a modern, data-driven, people-first department, all without sacrificing the soul of the organization. 💡 Clara’s mission? Modernize every…
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#156 - Leading Healthcare HR With Purpose
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35:27This week on The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo welcome Rhonda Hall, Chief Human Resources Officer for Southern California at Providence, to the mic. With a rich background in organizational development, change management, and performance excellence across highly regulated industries—from nuclear energy to healthcare—Rhonda brings…
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#155 - Modern HR Strategy With Shared Services
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44:48In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan welcome back Alyson Parker Gordon, now serving as Vice President of HR Shared Services at AdventHealth. Alyson brings fresh perspective from her new role, leading enterprise-level change across shared services, employee relations, talent, and the implementation of Workday HC…
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#154 - Easy Wins for Improving Candidate Experience
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45:02Back by popular demand, Bruce Mattos—Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Phoebe Putney Health System—returns to the show for a candid, high-energy conversation on one of the most frustrating issues in recruitment: candidate ghosting. But Bruce doesn’t just identify the problem—he offers practical, heartfelt strategies to elevate the entire can…
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#153 - Hidden Strengths that Drive High-Performing Teams
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40:46In this inspiring episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan welcome Michael Sloan, CHRO at CommonSpirit Health and author of Unlocking Talent: The Hidden Strengths That Build Extraordinary Teams and Cultures. With oversight of 11 hospitals, 16 clinics, and 8,000 employees, Michael brings a bold and fresh perspective to healthc…
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In this powerful and candid conversation, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Billy Parsons, Chief Human Resources Officer at EyeCare Partners and a U.S. Navy veteran, to explore the real work of leading people—and the defining career moments that shape HR excellence. From Submarines to C-Suite: Billy’s Unconventional Journey Billy’s car…
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#151 - How Knowing Yourself Builds Stronger Teams
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38:34🎙️ New Episode: Leading from Your Best Self with Kapri Ames In this powerful episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo sit down with Kapri Ames, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer at Indiana University Health, to explore what it truly means to lead with self-awareness, energy, and intention. With over two decades in health…
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#150 - The Marathon of Sprints: Keeping Recruiters Motivated
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22:09🎙️ New Episode: Building Talent Teams That Last with Anthony Scarpino In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo sit down with Anthony Scarpino, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at National Health Care Associates, for a real-world look at the challenges—and opportunities—facing today’s healthcare recruiters. 🔄 From …
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#149 - Inside Duke Health’s Innovative Talent Strategies
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32:33🎙️ This week on The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo sit down with Johnathon Bye, AVP of New Talent Strategies at Duke University Health System, to explore the intersection of hospitality, technology, and the all-important human touch in healthcare HR. From Hospitality to Healthcare: Experience Matters Johnathon’s journey from re…
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#148 - Why HR Leaders Should Care About 340B
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45:12🎙️ New Episode: The Battle Over 340B Drug Pricing – Part 3 If you care about healthcare advocacy, pharmacy savings, and the sustainability of your hospital, this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast is a must-listen. In the studio: Your co-host Bo Brabo is joined again by two returning experts—Sarah Hearn of RxBenefits and Rhiannon Klein, a frontline 340B…
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#147 - Leading Parkland Health Toward a Future-Ready Workforce
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25:18In this engaging conversation that happened live at ASHHRA25 in Albuquerque, Felicia Miller, EVP and Chief Talent Officer, dives deep into the success and challenges faced at Parkland Health. Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect: Successful Workforce Strategies: Felicia shares Parkland Health's impressive retention rates, low vacancy rates, a…
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#146 - Dr. Richard Safeer's Approach to Healthier Workplaces
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30:10We're thrilled to bring you a fresh new episode from the ASHHRA Podcast, recorded live at ASHHRA25 in vibrant Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bo and Luke had the pleasure of welcoming back an incredible guest, Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. In our latest episode, Richard dives deep i…
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#145 - Behind the Scenes at Covenant Woods
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20:04We're thrilled to bring you the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, recorded live from the ASHHRA 2025 Conference in vibrant Albuquerque! In this special episode, our hosts Luke and Bo sit down with the insightful Emily Endert, Corporate Director of HR at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Emily shares her incredible journey of joining C…
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#144 - How To Empower Your Hidden Leaders
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23:48In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we sit down with DJ Campbell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Sanford Health, to discuss the powerful role leadership development plays in transforming healthcare organizations. DJ shares insights from his dual perspective—sitting on the executive team of a major regional market while shaping strategy for San…
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#143 - How Career Pathing Shapes Leadership Growth
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36:45We are thrilled to share this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring the incredible Tonya Richards, Vice President of HR and Organizational Development at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In this enlightening episode, co-hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo dive into a conversation with Tonya about her extensive 20-year journey in heal…
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#142 - How AI is Shaping Health Care Recruitment
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34:57In this episode, we explore the exciting world of healthcare talent acquisition and the dynamic role AI plays in transforming this landscape. Lisa Abbay, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Powerback Rehabilitation shares her journey from being a registered dietitian to leading talent acquisition and offers invaluable insights into how technolo…
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#141 - Building Teams and the Importance of Listening
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34:52We are thrilled to bring you insights from a recent episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring Katie Cullinan, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Nuvance Health. With over two decades of experience in HR, Katie's journey from architecture to the heart of healthcare HR showcases her adaptability and relentless pursuit of purpose. In this episode, Luk…
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#140 - Strategies for Enhancing Workplace Harmony and Empathy
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52:07We have an exciting update for you in anticipation of the upcoming ASHHRA25 conference—one you won’t want to miss! In our latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we had an inspiring conversation with Sara Ross, our keynote speaker for the event. If you haven’t listened to it yet, now’s the time! Episode Highlights: Meet Sara Ross: Sara is not only a …
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#139 - Strategy And Success In Total Rewards
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39:08Welcome back to another insightful episode of the ASHHRA Podcast, where we bring you the latest discussions, trends, and breakthroughs in the world of healthcare HR. This week, we're delving deep into the powerful domain of Total Rewards with our distinguished guest, Lindsey Garito, AVP of Total Rewards at Montefiore Health System. In this episode,…
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#138 - Transforming Healthcare Talent Management at Wellstar
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40:06We are excited to share insights from our latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring the dynamic Laura Dannels, Chief Talent Officer at Wellstar Health System in Atlanta. In this episode, we dive deep into Laura’s inspiring journey and her innovative approach to talent acquisition and management in the healthcare industry. With a rich history i…
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#137 - The Lasting Impact Of Effective Training
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32:10We're excited to bring you the latest episode of the ASHHRA Podcast, featuring the return of a special guest, Kris Baird! As the CEO and President of The Baird Group, Kris has decades of experience helping healthcare organizations transform their cultures, improve patient experiences, and develop high-performing teams. In this episode, Kris dives d…
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#136 - Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing Recruitment
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38:47We’re thrilled to bring you the latest insights from The ASHHRA Podcast. In this episode, our hosts, Bo Bo and Luke were joined by John Zubiena, the esteemed Chief Human Resources Officer at Washington Hospital Healthcare System. This episode dives into the intriguing world of outsourcing recruitment and the transformative impact it has on healthca…
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#135 - The Battle Over 340B Drug Pricing (part 2)
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50:08Special Episode – Part 2 is brimming with valuable insights. This special episode dives deep into the intricacies and future of the 340B drug pricing program, featuring an engaging panel discussion with experts Peggy Tighe, Sarah Hearn, and Rhiannon Klein. Key Highlights from the Episode: Future of the 340B Program: Peggy Tighe provides an illumina…
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#134 - How To Drive Positive Change in Healthcare
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39:36This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features Jeff Knapp, the Chief People Officer at BAYADA Home Health Care. Jeff joined our dynamic hosts, Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo, to discuss how values, culture, and consistent communication can drive an organization to new heights. Episode Highlights: A Journey from Ministry to HR Leadership Jeff began his car…
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We're thrilled to share with you the latest special episode of The ASHHRA Podcast. This episode dives into the critical topic of how recent election results impact the 340B drug pricing program—a program essential for healthcare HR professionals. Featured Experts: Sarah Hearn: Strategic Health Care Market Adviser at RxBenefits Rhiannon Klein: Natio…
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#132 - Efficient Talent Acquisition Tactics in Healthcare
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36:54Are you ready to revolutionize your talent acquisition approach? In this transformative episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo dive deep into the world of healthcare talent acquisition with the brilliant and dynamic Jen Azuri-Humm, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Emory Healthcare. With over 18 years of diverse exper…
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#131 - Professional Growth and Teamwork: Secrets to Success
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32:24In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we dive deep into the world of human resources and leadership with our esteemed guest, Maria Zangardi, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Universal Health Services (UHS). 🌟 Episode Highlights: Unlocking Opportunities with "Yes": Maria shares her inspiring outlook on the power of saying "yes" to new op…
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#130 - Innovative Healthcare Delivery and Financial Strategies
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33:57We’re excited to share the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, featuring an enlightening conversation with Pam Teufel, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Mainline Health in Philadelphia. Join us as we delve deep into the "business of healthcare," uncovering the complexities and innovative strategies needed to thrive amidst…
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#129 - From Debt to Financial Wellness in 2025
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48:19This episode is brimming with valuable insights, particularly for healthcare professionals looking to navigate the complexities of retirement and employee benefits. Hosted by Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan, the episode features the expertise of Rachel Duncan and Kameka Grady from Lincoln Financial, our proud sponsor for January 2025. Key Highlights fro…
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#128 - Leveraging Technology for Effective Talent Acquisition
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45:21We had the pleasure of chatting with Russell Podgorski, Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at Providence, on this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast. We dove deep into the evolving world of healthcare recruitment, organizational culture, and leveraging technology for talent acquisition. Here are three key takeaways from our insightful conversation…
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#127 - How AI Driven Data-Insights Can Empower HR
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48:06This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features an insightful conversation with Vishal Bhalla, a leading expert in healthcare and AI. This episode delves into innovative ways artificial intelligence is shaping the future of HR and healthcare. Key Highlights: Data-Driven Decision Making: Vishal emphasizes the crucial role of providing employees with dat…
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#126 - The Role of Empathy in HR Leadership
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48:24This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, features an insightful conversation with Karla Muniz, the esteemed Chief People Officer at IMA Medical Group in Central Florida. Join our hosts, Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan, as they dive deep into Karla's extensive career and her invaluable contributions to both the HR field and the boardrooms of non-profit organi…
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#125 - Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare Leadership
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37:37This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features an enlightening conversation with Adele Johnson-Kebe, VP and CHRO at Dayton Children's Hospital. Hosted by Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo, this episode delves deep into topics of leadership, talent management, and the evolution of organizational practices post-COVID. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: Pandemic-Driven Lea…
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#124 - Building An HR Department Founded On Trust
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32:45Dive into a riveting conversation with Holly Turner, the accomplished CHRO and market operations leader at Baptist Memorial Healthcare in Memphis, TN, alongside co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan. Episode Highlights: Holly Turner's Journey: From her early days as an administrative intern to ascending to a top leadership role, Holly's story is a te…
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#123 - Building Careers With Purpose At Gillette Children's
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42:46This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features the remarkable Kit Brady, Vice President of People Strategy at Gillette Children's. Dive into our discussion with Kit as we explore inclusivity, mentorship, and the power of purpose-driven work. Episode Highlights: 1. Empowering Through Project Search: Kit shares inspiring stories of how the Project Searc…
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#122 - From Workday Woes to Phenom Success
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53:38This episode features a captivating conversation between our host, Luke Carignan, and the Director of Talent Acquisition at Franciscan Health in Indiana, Ellen Page. In this insightful episode, Ellen shares her journey of transforming the talent acquisition process at one of Indiana's largest faith-based healthcare organizations. Tune in to learn a…
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#121 - Building Trust and Culture through Leadership
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21:08This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Sondra Davis, Chief Human Resources Officer at North Mississippi Health Services. Broadcasting from the beautiful rooftop of the Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, we dive deep into the intricacies of leadership development within healthcare. Episode Highlights: The ASHHRA Ex…
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#120 - Align HR and Clinical Teams for Success
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20:56This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features the insightful and inspiring Gretchen Nery, the Director of Employee Services at AdventHealth. As always, our co-hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo bring their energy and expertise to the discussion, ensuring an episode you won't want to miss. Episode Highlights: 1. The Executive Summit in Savannah: Luke an…
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#119 - Effective HR Strategies and Operational Excellence
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33:25NEW episode of The ASHHRA Podcast that we know you'll find invaluable! Tune in as we broadcast from the stunning rooftop of the Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, during the prestigious ASHHRA Executive Summit. Bo and Luke are joined by an exceptional guest, Michelle Wiles, the Chief People and Culture Officer at the University of Arkansas for Medic…
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#118 - Strengthening Healthcare HR With Post-Pandemic Strategies
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26:36We’re thrilled to announce the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast. Hosts Bo and Luke sit down with Anne Segura Manint, the Senior Director of Human Resources at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Anne brings over 31 years of experience and invaluable insights into navigating HR's ever-evolving landscape, especially during challenging times. 🔑 Ke…
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#117 - Sector Partnerships and Healthcare Workforce Growth
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25:53This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features an insightful conversation with Mark Sherry, the Vice President of HR Strategic Services and Workforce Development at Baylor Scott and White Health! In this episode, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan delve into the complexities of healthcare HR and explore innovative solutions to workforce challenges. E…
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we had the Wleasure of speaking with Nicole Schell-Dreyer, Vice President of Total Rewards at UCHealth Colorado and Vice President of ASHHRA. Buckle up for an engaging discussion packed with knowledge, innovation, and practical tips! Episode Highlights: Navigating New Roles: Nicole delves into her new role at UCHealth and the strategies she's using…
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#115 - How Financial Transparency Improves Employee Benefits
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27:21We are thrilled to bring you the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, where we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lamont Thurston, the Founder and CEO of BeneRe. In this engaging conversation, Lamont sheds light on an essential yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare: financial transparency in benefit plans. Key Highlights: ✨ ASHHRA Executive…
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#114 - Enhancing Skills and Capacity with Maxine Carrington
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50:15In this compelling episode, we delve into the transformative world of AI in healthcare and HR, hosted by Bo and Luke, featuring insights from Maxine Carrington, the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Northwell Health. Key Highlights from the Episode: 1. Managing AI Bias and Risk: Maxine Carrington shares how New York’s regulations gu…
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