The ASHHRA Podcast

By Robert "Bo" Brabo and Luke Carignan

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The ASHHRA Podcast is the definitive audio briefing for healthcare HR leaders navigating what’s next. 


Hosted by Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan, this weekly podcast explores the forces reshaping the healthcare workforce, from talent shortages and leadership burnout to data-driven HR strategy, labor relations, and policy shifts that impact care delivery. 


Each episode features candid conversations with CHROs, senior executives, and industry change-makers who are solving real problems inside hospitals and health systems right now. No theory, no fluff, just practical insight from leaders in the arena. 


Listeners gain clarity on complex workforce challenges, early signals on emerging trends, and grounded perspectives that help bridge strategy and people operations. Whether you lead HR for a health system, support workforce strategy, or influence organizational culture, this podcast equips you to make better decisions with confidence. 


New episodes drop weekly, with timely news updates, deep-dive conversations, and forward-looking insights designed for healthcare HR leaders preparing for 2026 and beyond. 


Episode Date
#238 - RN Staffing Report: The Numbers That Matter
Jul 14, 2026
#237 - Stop Losing Great Candidates After They Apply
Jul 09, 2026
#236 - Praise Boosts Nurse Retention, AI Predicts Quitting
Jul 06, 2026
#235 - Doctors + HR Embrace Smart AI
Jul 02, 2026
#234 - Proven AI Scribes Reduce Physician Burnout Quickly
Jun 30, 2026
#233 - Winning Healthcare - Workforce Leaders Embrace Smart AI
Jun 25, 2026
#232 - Proven Secrets to Win the Hiring Battle
Jun 24, 2026
#231 - Medicaid Work Requirements 2026: 80 Hours a Month, Effective July 31 — What HR Leaders Must Do Now
Jun 15, 2026
#230 - Healthcare Layoffs, GLP1 Coverage, and CMS Updates
Jun 11, 2026
#229 - Brilliant Healthcare HR Strategies That Help Teams
Jun 02, 2026
#228 - Healthcare HR News May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
#227 - Proven Secrets to Growing Your Healthcare Workforce
May 07, 2026
#226 - Proven Ways to Boost Healthcare Workforce Retention
Apr 30, 2026
#225 - Empower Hope to Overcome Painful Cuts
Apr 27, 2026
#224 - Proven Secrets From an Elite Champion
Apr 23, 2026
#223 - Overcome the Looming Hospital Crisis: Triumph Hope
Apr 20, 2026
#222 - Proven Secrets to Build Outstanding Healthcare Hiring
Apr 16, 2026
#221 - Proven Q1 Healthcare Wins: Great Workforce Results
Apr 14, 2026
#220 - Proven Secrets to Build Great Healthcare Leaders
Apr 10, 2026
#219 - Medicaid Cuts Threaten 446 Hospitals Now
Apr 06, 2026
#218 - Breakthrough Proven AI Strategies Save Healthcare
Mar 30, 2026
#217 - New AI Can Now End Healthcare Burnout
Mar 26, 2026
#216 - California Healthcare Layoffs, Nurse Strikes, & Staffing Crisis
Mar 23, 2026
#215 - Protect Your Benefits From Devastating Pharma Ads
Mar 19, 2026
#214 - Proven AI Secrets Empower Healthcare HR Hope
Mar 16, 2026
#213 - When the CHRO Has Never Worked in Healthcare
Mar 12, 2026
#212 - Proven Ways to Protect Healthcare HR Trust
Mar 10, 2026
#211 - How Soft Skills Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Roles
Mar 05, 2026
#210 - Medicare Cuts, Nursing Home Deregulation & The Death of the Wellness App
Mar 03, 2026
#209 - Well-Being Strategies Any Health Organization Can Use
Feb 26, 2026
#208 - From Picket Lines to Basements:
Feb 23, 2026
#207 - How to Show Up Authentic
Feb 19, 2026
#206 - Strike Escalation and Scope Reversal in Healthcare
Feb 16, 2026
#205 - Leading Talent Through Change
Feb 12, 2026
#204 - Telehealth, Strikes, and International Nurse Visa Progress
Feb 02, 2026
#203 - The New Healthcare Labor Wave
Jan 26, 2026
#202 - The New Healthcare HR Reality
Jan 22, 2026
#201 - Nurse Strikes, Layoffs, and Compensation Challenges
Jan 12, 2026
#200 - Our 200th Episode... Healthcare HR in2026
Jan 06, 2026
#199 - The Evolving Role of HR Leaders in the Age of AI
Dec 18, 2025
#198 - Why 84% of Healthcare Workers Feel Underappreciated and How HR Can Respond
Dec 15, 2025
#197 - Maximizing Quick Wins in 2026 Healthcare HR
Dec 08, 2025
#196 - The Science and Economics of GLP1s
Dec 04, 2025
#195 - Long-Term Trends or Unsolved Problems?
Nov 24, 2025
#194 - AI, Simulation Theory, and Healthcare’s Next Evolution
Nov 21, 2025
#193 - RxB Reboot: Insider Strategies for Pharmacy Benefits
Nov 20, 2025
#192 - Monday News Drop: Motivating HR Teams with Data-Driven Insights
Nov 17, 2025
#191 - Creative Solutions for Healthcare Worker Shortages
Nov 14, 2025
#190 - Veterans Day 2025: How We Serve
Nov 11, 2025
#189 - HR Innovations for Happiness, Safety, and Retention
Nov 10, 2025
#188 - Demystifying PBMs and Transparent Pharmacy Benefits
Nov 06, 2025
#187 - Unpacking Wage Compression, Remote Work, and Innovation
Nov 05, 2025
#186 - Navigating Total Rewards and Communication in Healthcare
Nov 04, 2025
#185 - Are We Seeing Trends Yet?
Nov 03, 2025
#184 - Growth Opportunities... The Future of Total Rewards
Oct 30, 2025
#183 - The Unique World of Vail Health
Oct 29, 2025
#182 - How To Build Stronger Healthcare Teams
Oct 28, 2025
#181 - Adapting to the New HR Landscape
Oct 27, 2025
#180 - Beyond Perks: Engagement, Recognition, and Innovation
Oct 23, 2025
#179 - Healthcare HR in High-Stakes Las Vegas
Oct 22, 2025
#178 - Rethinking Talent Acquisition and Team Productivity
Oct 21, 2025
#177 - Monday News Drop: Building the Future of Healthcare, Staffing Smarter, and Retaining Leaders
Oct 20, 2025
#176 - How TA Operations Drives Success
Oct 16, 2025
#175 - From Bad Bosses to Great Leaders
Oct 15, 2025
#174 - The Human Side of Surgery: Lessons for Healthcare HR
Oct 14, 2025
#173 - ASHHRA Podcast Weekly News Roundup
Oct 13, 2025
#172 - Pharmacy Policy Shifts: Winning Strategies for Healthcare
Oct 10, 2025
#171 - Building Best-in-Class HR: Process, People, and Progress
Oct 09, 2025
#170 - Bold Leadership and Big Ideas in Healthcare HR
Oct 02, 2025
#169 - Building a People First Culture in Healthcare
Sep 25, 2025
#168 - Real Stories of Compassion During Hurricane Helene
Sep 23, 2025
#167 - How Business Mindset Shapes Strong HR
Sep 11, 2025
#166 - How Scripps Health Fosters Trust and Staff Empowerment in HR
Sep 04, 2025
#165 - AI, Efficiency, and Ethical Hiring
Aug 28, 2025
#164 - The Future of 340B: Rebates, Regulations, and Rural Healthcare at Risk
Aug 19, 2025
#163 - Embracing Change and Growth in HR
Aug 14, 2025
#162 - How Group Health Cooperative Survives and Thrives
Aug 07, 2025
#161 - The Art of Internal Sales for HR
Jul 31, 2025
#160 - The Shift in Healthcare HR
Jul 25, 2025
#159 - Building Strong Healthcare Teams Through Servant Leadership
Jul 17, 2025
#158 - SPECIAL EPISODE: Rural Hospitals and Medicaid: Preparing for Financial and Regulatory Changes
Jul 14, 2025
#157 - How CHROs Drive Culture Change
Jul 10, 2025
#156 - Leading Healthcare HR With Purpose
Jul 03, 2025
#155 - Modern HR Strategy With Shared Services
Jun 26, 2025
#154 - Easy Wins for Improving Candidate Experience
Jun 19, 2025
#153 - Hidden Strengths that Drive High-Performing Teams
Jun 12, 2025
#152 - Taking Feedback Like A Pro
Jun 05, 2025
#151 - How Knowing Yourself Builds Stronger Teams
May 29, 2025
#150 - The Marathon of Sprints: Keeping Recruiters Motivated
May 22, 2025
#149 - Inside Duke Health’s Innovative Talent Strategies
May 16, 2025
#148 - Why HR Leaders Should Care About 340B
May 08, 2025
#147 - Leading Parkland Health Toward a Future-Ready Workforce
May 01, 2025
#146 - Dr. Richard Safeer's Approach to Healthier Workplaces
Apr 24, 2025
#145 - Behind the Scenes at Covenant Woods
Apr 17, 2025
#144 - How To Empower Your Hidden Leaders
Apr 03, 2025
#143 - How Career Pathing Shapes Leadership Growth
Mar 27, 2025
#142 - How AI is Shaping Health Care Recruitment
Mar 20, 2025
#141 - Building Teams and the Importance of Listening
Mar 13, 2025
#140 - Strategies for Enhancing Workplace Harmony and Empathy
Mar 06, 2025
#139 - Strategy And Success In Total Rewards
Feb 27, 2025
#138 - Transforming Healthcare Talent Management at Wellstar
Feb 20, 2025
#137 - The Lasting Impact Of Effective Training
Feb 13, 2025
#136 - Benefits and Challenges of Outsourcing Recruitment
Feb 06, 2025
#135 - The Battle Over 340B Drug Pricing (part 2)
Feb 04, 2025
#134 - How To Drive Positive Change in Healthcare
Jan 30, 2025
#133 - The Battle Over 340B Drug Pricing
Jan 28, 2025
#132 - Efficient Talent Acquisition Tactics in Healthcare
Jan 23, 2025
#131 - Professional Growth and Teamwork: Secrets to Success
Jan 16, 2025
#130 - Innovative Healthcare Delivery and Financial Strategies
Jan 09, 2025
#129 - From Debt to Financial Wellness in 2025
Jan 02, 2025
#128 - Leveraging Technology for Effective Talent Acquisition
Dec 26, 2024
#127 - How AI Driven Data-Insights Can Empower HR
Dec 19, 2024
#126 - The Role of Empathy in HR Leadership
Dec 12, 2024
#125 - Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare Leadership
Dec 05, 2024
#124 - Building An HR Department Founded On Trust
Nov 28, 2024
#123 - Building Careers With Purpose At Gillette Children's
Nov 21, 2024
#122 - From Workday Woes to Phenom Success
Nov 14, 2024
#121 - Building Trust and Culture through Leadership
Nov 07, 2024
#120 - Align HR and Clinical Teams for Success
Oct 31, 2024
#119 - Effective HR Strategies and Operational Excellence
Oct 24, 2024
#118 - Strengthening Healthcare HR With Post-Pandemic Strategies
Oct 17, 2024
#117 - Sector Partnerships and Healthcare Workforce Growth
Oct 10, 2024
#116 - The Power of Culture and Rewards
Oct 01, 2024
#115 - How Financial Transparency Improves Employee Benefits
Sep 26, 2024
#114 - Enhancing Skills and Capacity with Maxine Carrington
Sep 04, 2024
#113 - Mario Ellis' Blueprint for Healthcare HR Success
Aug 27, 2024
#112 - Michelle Zech on Growth, Mentorship, and Gratitude
Aug 20, 2024
#111 - Elevating Employee Happiness for Better Patient Care
Aug 15, 2024
#110 - How Kristin Hamblock Drives Organizational Success
Aug 13, 2024
#109 - Mastering HR Language and Strategy
Aug 08, 2024
#108 - How to Develop a Workplace of Well-Being
Aug 06, 2024
#107 - Technology, Flexibility, and HR Challenges in Healthcare
Jul 25, 2024
#106 - Evolving HR Policies and Emphasizing Employee Well-being
Jul 23, 2024
#105 - Balancing People and Profit in Healthcare
Jul 18, 2024
#104 - Key Strategies for Healthcare Success
Jul 16, 2024
#103 - Finding Joy in Work and Life
Jul 11, 2024
#102 - Repurposing Funds for Employee Growth
Jul 09, 2024
#101 - Breaking New Ground in Healthcare
Jul 05, 2024
#100 - From Pandemic to Retention: AdventHealth's HR Evolution
Jul 02, 2024
#99 - The Power of Data in HR
Jun 27, 2024
#98 - Leading HR Transformations at WVU Medicine
Jun 25, 2024
#97 - Building Resilient Teams: Insights from Susan Burke
Jun 20, 2024
#96 - Networking, Learning, and Laughter with Kristine DiFiore
Jun 18, 2024
#95 - Making Hiring Fun: Insights on Innovative Recruitment Events
Jun 13, 2024
#94 - How OSF HealthCare Attracts Top Talent
Jun 11, 2024
#93 - HR Technologies and Health Care Innovations
Jun 06, 2024
#92 - Enhancing Employee Relations through Legal Insights
Jun 04, 2024
#91 - HR Excellence and Financial Impact in Healthcare
May 31, 2024
#90 - Samantha Feanny's Guide to Ethical Decision-Making
May 29, 2024
#89 - From Root Cause to Resolution
May 23, 2024
#88 - Award Winning Healthcare Recruitment Marketing
May 21, 2024
#87 - Talent Shortages and Remote Work in Healthcare
May 17, 2024
#86 - Leading Healthcare into the AI Future
May 16, 2024
#85 - A Deep Dive into Healthcare HR Strategies
May 15, 2024
#84 - Pioneering Health Excellence: Carilion Clinic’s Journey
May 14, 2024
#83 - A Deep Dive into HR Leadership
May 09, 2024
#82 - Leading the Charge in Healthcare Talent Acquisition
May 02, 2024
#81 - The Art of Sourcing in Healthcare
Apr 25, 2024
#80 - Christin Davis on Leading HR Tech Changes
Apr 18, 2024
#79 - Technology and Tradition: Modernizing Talent Recruitment
Apr 11, 2024
#78 - The Secret Sauce Behind Successful Recruitment
Apr 04, 2024
#77 - Innovative Approaches to Pharmacy Benefit Solutions
Mar 28, 2024
#76 - Crafting Your Personal Brand in Healthcare HR
Mar 21, 2024
#75 - Developing Rising Leaders: How GHC's HR Program Capitalizes on Internal Talent
Mar 14, 2024
#74 - Pioneering HR Excellence in Healthcare with Shaun Smith
Mar 07, 2024
#73 - Transforming Healthcare's Approach to Caregiving: Insights from Dave Jacobs
Feb 29, 2024
#72 - Evolving HR Roles: Data, Tech, and Healthcare Advocacy with Carolyn Schneider
Feb 22, 2024
#71 - Beyond HR: Business Acumen in the Organ Donation Industry
Feb 15, 2024
#70 - Winning at Talent Acquisition: Matt Rimer Unveils Healthcare Strategies
Feb 08, 2024
#69 - Building Bridges: CFOs, HR Professionals, and the Medical Industry
Feb 01, 2024
#68 - The Intersection of HR and High-Stakes Litigation in Medical Malpractice Cases
Jan 25, 2024
#67 - Elevating Healthcare HR: Visionary Leadership, Employee Feedback, and Organizational Alignment
Jan 18, 2024
#66 - Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in Healthcare: Jessica Engelhard's Insights
Jan 11, 2024
#65 - Championing Change in Healthcare HR: Adrienne Mitchell's Inspirational Path
Jan 04, 2024
#64 - Wellness, Gratitude, and Industry Trends: A Festive Chat with Eric Van Duren
Dec 21, 2023
#63 - The Power of Perspective: Using Anchor Checks to Navigate Professional and Personal Challenges
Dec 19, 2023
#62 - Leading the Charge: Felicia Miller on Health Equity and Employee Wellness at Parkland Health
Dec 14, 2023
#61 - Tips for HR Professionals: Clara Blitch Shares Insights on Human-Centered Leadership and Self-Care
Dec 12, 2023
#60 - The Human Side of HR: Cindy Cronkhite's Approach to Employee Relations and Policy Management
Dec 07, 2023
#59 - HR Leadership and Unbelievable Stories: John Petrov on The ASHHRA Podcast
Dec 05, 2023
#58 - The Saucy Scenario: HR Executive Kelly Hurt Provides Guidance on Dealing with Delicate Situations
Nov 30, 2023
#57 - Debbie Splinter's Secrets to Success: Creating a Positive Organizational Culture in Healthcare HR
Nov 28, 2023
#56 - The Power of Playbooks: Gareth Holdstock on Creating Effective HR Strategies
Nov 21, 2023
#55 - Navigating the Challenges of Leadership with Mary Jo Smith, CHRO of Franciscan Alliance
Nov 16, 2023
#54 - Reshaping HR for a Small Hospital: Insights from Charla Garcia, CHRO of Uvalde Memorial
Nov 14, 2023
#53 - The Unique Journey of Jonathan Sobel: From Pediatric Surgery to Healthcare HR
Nov 09, 2023
#52 - Breaking Through: Strategies for Thriving in a New HR Role with Tracy Clarke
Nov 07, 2023
#51 - Challenging the Status Quo: Ovell Barbee Reveals the Untapped Potential of Diversity in Healthcare
Nov 02, 2023
#50 - Making Waves in Healthcare Recruitment: A Conversation with Theresa Mazzaro
Oct 31, 2023
#49 - Unlocking Opportunities for Healthcare Professionals: Insights from Iqbal Atcha
Oct 26, 2023
#48 - Optimizing the Candidate Journey: Lessons from Matt Kaiser of Memorial Hermann Health System
Oct 24, 2023
#47 - The Art of Employee Relations: Incorporating Music and Surprise into Company Communication with Mike Garrett
Oct 19, 2023
#46 - Addressing Attrition Rates: Creating Support Services to Improve Nursing Education and Retention
Oct 12, 2023
#45 - Maximizing Potential: How Brittni McGill's Pipeline Programs are Building a Strong Healthcare Workforce
Oct 03, 2023
#44 - Building a Strong Partnership: How HR and IT Drive Digital Transformation Together
Sep 26, 2023
#43 - Connecting the Dots: Healthcare, Outreach, and Human Connection in Action
Sep 21, 2023
#42 - The Future of Healthcare HR: AI, Automation, and Ethical Implementation with Cliff Jurkiewicz
Sep 19, 2023
#41 - Healthcare Behind Bars: Providing Medical Services in Correctional Facilities
Sep 14, 2023
#40 - Embracing Growth and Proactivity: Sarah Escue's AdventHealth Journey
Sep 12, 2023
#39 - From Challenges to Growth: How Lee Health Transformed HR and Elevates Patient Care
Sep 07, 2023
#38 - Innovating HR Strategies: Tommy Comer's Vision for a Flexible Workforce in Senior Living
Sep 05, 2023
#37 - Serving Those Who Served: HR Professionals' Impact on the Veteran Community
Aug 31, 2023
#36 - Evolving Healthcare: A Hospitality Approach to Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Aug 29, 2023
#35 - Tales from a Rural Town: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose in Healthcare
Aug 26, 2023
#34 - Unveiling the Power of Connections in Healthcare Recruitment with Angela Pointer
Aug 24, 2023
#33 - Candidate Experience in a Tough Market: Efficient Hiring Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
Aug 17, 2023
#32 - From Military to Healthcare: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Leadership in HR
Aug 10, 2023
#31 - A Titan in Healthcare: Bob Riney's Insight, Inspiration, and Impact on Detroit's Community
Aug 03, 2023
#30 - Good to Great in Healthcare HR: Jamie Parsons' Insights on Driving Organizational Success
Jul 27, 2023
#29 - Flipping Intolerable Behaviors: Redefining Expectations for a Positive Work Culture
Jul 20, 2023
#28 - From Operations to HR: The Power of Aligning Departments for Organizational Success
Jul 13, 2023
#27 - Aligning Actions with Our Greatest Asset: The Power of People
Jul 06, 2023
#26 - Rethinking Payroll: Revolutionizing Compensation for Employers and Employees
Jun 29, 2023
#25 - The Importance of Mindset in a Period of Change
Jun 22, 2023
#24 - The Importance of ASHHRA: Bringing Healthcare HR Professionals Together
Jun 15, 2023
#23 - Controlling Healthcare Costs: A Return-on-Investment Approach with Greg Maras
Jun 08, 2023
#22 - The Correlation Between Employee and Patient Experience in Healthcare
Jun 01, 2023
#21 - Making Data-Driven Decisions for Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare HR
May 25, 2023
#20 - Changing Lives for Good: Innovating for Employee Well-Being in the Workplace with Dr. Jeff Jacques
May 18, 2023
#19 - The Evolution of Culture: Articulate Your Vision for the Future with Kris Baird
May 11, 2023
#18 - Taylor Hamilton: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Customer-Centric Innovation and Digital Transformation
May 04, 2023
#17 - Unleashing the Power of Employment Law: Meet Barbara Hoey!
Apr 27, 2023
#16 - "Keith Minnis, Senior Healthcare Executive & HR Pro, Shares Top Leadership Strategies in Latest Podcast Episode"
Apr 20, 2023
#15 - 🌟 Opening the ASHHRA23 Keynote: Steve Cadigan!
Apr 13, 2023
#14 - Uncovering Cutting-Edge Solutions with Jonathan Ainsley
Apr 06, 2023
#13 - Success Meets Strategic Vision: Meet Amy Mackenroth & Laurie Rowe
Mar 30, 2023
#12 - Get to know Amy Katnik, the COO at ApolloMD 🙌
Mar 23, 2023
#11 - Geoffrey Roche: Getting to the Core of Workforce Development
Mar 16, 2023
#10 - Transforming Healthcare Through Inspiration with Dr. Matt Primack
Mar 09, 2023
#9 - Hear how “I CARE” values shape Hospital Culture!
Mar 02, 2023
#8 - Your weekly dose of straight talk on the healthcare industry with Jeremy Sadlier!
Feb 23, 2023
#7 - How To Improve Efficiency & Performance with Pubali Chakravorty!
Feb 16, 2023
#6 - Innovative Ways To Grow Your Workforce with Susan Russell
Feb 09, 2023
#5 - From Ordinary to Extraordinary- Learn from Trevor Brand
Feb 02, 2023
#4 - Elizabeth Bruno... From Force Multipliers & Creative Partnerships, to Living in the Present!
Jan 26, 2023
#3 - Dr. Craig Kent, CEO at UVA Health... It's All About Human Connection!
Jan 19, 2023
#2 - Karmen Fittes, Chief Healthcare HR Officer at UVA Health... The Need for Radical Change
Jan 12, 2023
#1 - Olesea Azevedo, Chief People Officer at AdventHealth... A Big Heart For People!
Jan 09, 2023