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Workforce Wisdom

The Future of Healthcare Talent

Conversations for healthcare recruiters, talent leaders, and TA professionals shaping the future of physician and clinician hiring.

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Episode 49: Elevating Leadership: Driving Change Through Operations and Influence with Lotoya Henry-Ojubana

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Episode 49: Elevating Leadership: Driving Change Through Operations and Influence with Lotoya Henry-Ojubana

For this forty-ninth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Lotoya Henry-Ojubana of Sentara Health. In this episode, Christy and Lotoya discuss the importance of increasing female representation in healthcare, strategies for effective communication with executives, how to foster inclusive, high-performing teams and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Jun 24, 2026 · 45 min

Episode 48: Immigration Strategy in a Shifting Policy Landscape with Elissa Taub

For this forty-eighth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Elissa Taub, partner with Siskind Susser PC. In this episode, Christy and Elissa discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare recruitment, particularly focusing on immigration strategies for international physicians. They also explore the challenges posed by recent policy changes, the implications of the $100,000 H-1B fee, the importance of compliance and risk management and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Jun 10, 2026 · 57 min

Episode 47: Partnering for Better Care: Unlocking Strategic Partnerships with Locum Tenens Agencies with Juliane Brown Howard

For this forty-seventh episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Juliane Brown Howard, healthcare staffing professional with LocumTenens.com. In this episode, Christy and Juliane discuss the changing perceptions of locum tenens, the impact of technology on staffing solutions, effective communication in building successful staffing partnerships and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

May 27, 2026 · 58 min

Episode 46: From Reach to Results, a Modern Approach to Recruitment Marketing in Healthcare with Lee Ratliff

For this forty-sixth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Lee Ratliff, Director of Marketing at PracticeLink. In this episode, Christy and Lee discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare recruitment marketing, the importance of data-driven strategies, the role of creative storytelling in attracting clinicians and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

May 13, 2026 · 25 min

Episode 45: How Video & AI Strengthen Recruitment, Retention & Culture with Deborah Mitchell

For this forty-fifth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Deborah Mitchell, Emmy-nominated TV producer and video marketing strategist. In this episode, Christy and Deborah discuss the importance of storytelling, building trust and fostering inclusivity in leadership. The conversation also highlights the evolving landscape of leadership as generational expectations shift, emphasizing the need for leaders to adapt and connect with their teams through effective communication and video content. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Apr 29, 2026 · 36 min

Episode 44: AI, Misconduct & Modern Healthcare Hiring: Preventing Risk Before It Walks Through the Door with Ben Mones

For this forty-fourth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Ben Mones, CEO and Founder of Fama. In this episode, Christy and Ben discuss the evolution of background checks with AI and social media screening, the role of transparency and explainable AI in ethical screening, the impact of generational shifts and digital culture on workplace behavior and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Apr 15, 2026 · 48 min

Episode 43: Reboot Hiring Ahead of AAPPR 2026 with Katrina Collier

For this forty-third episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Katrina Collier, a globally recognized talent acquisition strategist, author of Reboot Hiring and Keynote Speaker for the 2026 AAPPR Annual Conference. In this episode, Christy and Katrina discuss the critical need for a human-centered approach in recruitment, the importance of building genuine connections between healthcare recruiters and hiring managers, the necessity of improving the candidate experience to foster trust and engagement and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Apr 1, 2026 · 1h 1m

Episode 42: Innovative Leadership in Healthcare Recruitment with Carey Goryl

For this forty-second episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Carey Goryl, Chief Executive Officer for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR). In this episode, Christy and Carey discuss real-world tactics on streamlining communication in healthcare recruitment, using data for smarter decision-making, building resilient healthcare teams that stay motivated without sacrificing work-life harmony so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Mar 18, 2026 · 46 min

Episode 41: How Education Access Drives Workforce Strategy and Retention with Constance St. Germain

For this forty-first episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Constance St. Germain, president of Capella University. In this episode, Christy and Constance discuss why competency-based education matters, why employer partnerships are critical, key ROI metrics for employers, future trends in higher education and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Mar 4, 2026 · 43 min

Episode 40: The Future of Patient Access, Workforce Efficiency, and AI with Alex Zoller

For this milestone fortieth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Alex Zoller, Co-Founder and CEO of PatientGenie, an AI-driven platform that automates provider matching, scheduling and care-gap closure for health plans and health systems. In this episode, Christy and Alex discuss the evolution of impact of AI agents in healthcare, strategies for minimizing administrative burdens with automation, how virtual health supports rural/underserved populations and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Feb 18, 2026 · 42 min

Episode 39: Driving Provider Recruitment Innovation with Rupinder Kaur

For this thirty-ninth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Rupinder Kaur, Executive Director, Physician and APC Recruitment at Baptist Health. In this episode, Christy and Rupinder discuss the challenges of recruiting healthcare professionals in Kentucky, highlighting the limited candidate pool, the strategies employed to attract talent in a competitive market and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Feb 4, 2026 · 48 min

Episode 38: The Relocation Advantage: Concierge Relocation for Healthcare Talent with Rob Corcoran

For this thirty-eighth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Rob Corcoran, CEO of Influence Relocation. In this episode, Christy and Rob discuss unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals during relocation, the importance of communication and support, how to create a candidate-centric relocation experience process and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Jan 21, 2026 · 49 min

Episode 37: From Shortages to Strategy: What’s Next in Physician Recruitment with Spencer Britt

For this thirty-seventh episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Spencer Britt, President of Client Relations at Britt Medical. In this episode, Christy and Spencer discuss significant shifts in physician recruitment practices over the past five years, the importance of ethics and collaboration in the industry and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Jan 7, 2026 · 44 min

Episode 36: From Surviving to Thriving: Helping Residents on their Journey with Charley Lowry

For this thirty-sixth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Charley Lowry, Director of GME Relations at PracticeLink. In this episode, Christy and Charley discuss the challenges and triumphs faced by medical residents and students, the importance of financial literary in medical training, insights from Charley's podcast Surviving & Thriving in Residency and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Dec 10, 2025 · 55 min

Episode 35: From Residency to Real World: Guiding Physicians Through Their Transition to Practice with Becca Petry

For this thirty-fifth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Becca Petry, Physician Recruitment Sourcer with Baptist Health Medical Group. In this episode, Becca shares how her nonprofit background shaped her passion for helping physicians build lives they love. In addition, together they discuss the power of genuine relationship-building in the healthcare industry, the importance of transparency regarding physician compensation and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Nov 25, 2025 · 36 min

Episode 34: Leading Innovation in Virtual Care with Christopher Northam

For this thirty-fourth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Christopher Northam, healthcare executive and U.S. Army Reserve Colonel. In this episode, Christy and Christopher discuss Telehealth as a core business strategy, how communication is the most vital operational model, using caution when using AI and the importance of using AI to augment instead of replacing human judgement calls and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Nov 13, 2025 · 42 min

Episode 33: From Country Roads to Revolutionizing Recruitment with Ken Allman

For this thirty-third episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Ken Allman, CEO and Founder of PracticeLink. In this episode, Christy and Ken explore the vision behind keeping PracticeLink free for physicians and APPs, the ways technology and AI are reshaping healthcare recruitment, the importance of building trust and community across the healthcare workforce and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Oct 29, 2025 · 44 min

Episode 32: Finding Balance and Building Connection with Liz Huesman

For this thirty-second episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Liz Huesman, Physician Recruiter at Essentia Health. In this episode, Christy and Liz provide advice and perspective on embracing change in the healthcare industry, the importance of visualization and goal-setting in one's career trajectory and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Oct 23, 2025 · 39 min

Episode 31: From Awareness to Impact: Conscious Leadership with Gayathri Riddhi

For this thirty-first episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Gayathri Riddhi, Conscious Leadership Coach and Founder of Realize To Win. In this episode, Christy and Gayathri discuss conscious leadership and how self-awareness can transform workplace culture, the importance of psychological safety and how it pertains to inclusion and belonging, and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Oct 15, 2025 · 45 min

Episode 30: Insights on Healthcare Leadership, Innovation, and Impact with Kris Olson

For this thirtieth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Kris Olson, Senior Director of Physician and Professional Services at Essentia Health. In this episode, Christy and Kris discuss the importance of leadership, team dynamics and innovative strategies in addressing workforce challenges. They also share valuable insights for healthcare recruiters, including the importance of understanding organizational dynamics and maintaining flexibility in a rapidly changing environment. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Oct 8, 2025 · 45 min

Episode 29: A Journey in Building Stronger Healthcare Teams with Tina Holt

For this twenty-ninth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Tina Holt of LifePoint Health. Together they discuss how success in physician recruitment depends on strong relationships with physicians, CEOs, and families, trends in recruitment post-Covid and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Oct 1, 2025 · 34 min

Episode 28: Navigating Healthcare Organization Mergers with Alan Novak

For this twenty-eighth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Alan Novak, in-house physician recruiter for Ballad Health. Together they discuss the ongoing commitment of physician retention, navigating healthcare organization mergers, targeted recruitment strategies and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Sep 24, 2025 · 54 min

Episode 27: Pairing Recruiting & Marketing Strategies in Healthcare with Shawn Kessler

For this twenty-seventh episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Shawn Kessler of Aloysius Butler & Clark (AB&C). Together they discuss the continuing evolution of healthcare recruitment, the powerful partnership between recruiting and marketing strategies, the importance of authenticity in healthcare and much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Sep 17, 2025 · 1h 3m

Episode 26: In-Office Care Versus Virtual Care with Ron Flower

For this twenty-sixth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Ron Flower, President & CEO of 3DHealth. Together they discuss strategic workforce planning, the rising importance of primary care, in-office care versus virtual care and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Sep 10, 2025 · 54 min

Episode 25: Smart Money, Stronger Workforce with Jovica Djurdjevic and Jason DiLorenzo

For this twenty-fifth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Jovica Djurdjevic and Jason DiLorenzo. Together they discuss Public Service Loan Forgiveness differences between for-profit and non-profit entities, the origin and evolution of SavvyFi, trends in physician loan assistance and much more! Click the “Podcast Apps” icon in the above media player (top right, next to the download icon) to listen to the podcast on your choice of major streaming platform. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Sep 3, 2025 · 47 min

Episode 24: Building Thalamus, Equity, and the Future of GME with Jason Reminick

For this twenty-fourth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Jason Reminick, CEO and Founder of Thalamus. Together they discuss the origins of Thalamus and its core platform capabilities, the impact of COVID-19 on GME Interviews, the importance of user engagement and much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Aug 27, 2025 · 46 min

Episode 23: Immigration Insights for Smarter Healthcare Recruitment with Elissa Taub

For this twenty-third episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Elissa Taub, partner with Siskind Susser PC. Together they provide an overview of types of physicians Visas, green card sponsorships, the importance of flexible leave policies in terms of physician retention and much, much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Aug 20, 2025 · 46 min

Episode 22: Accelerating Physician Growth with Zed Williamson

For this twenty-second episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Zed Williamson, Founder of TrackableMed and Physician Growth Accelerator. Together they discuss the importance of personal growth, insights into AI in healthcare, core tenets of business growth and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Aug 13, 2025 · 43 min

Episode 21: Culture Over Compensation in Healthcare with Dennis McIntee

For this twenty-first episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Dennis McIntee, CEO and Founder of Leadership Development Group. Together they discuss common communication issues in the workplace, the benefits of honesty and transparency, the many aspects of leadership and much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Aug 6, 2025 · 53 min

Episode 20: Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Physician Hires with Mitzi Kent and Susan Boydell

For this twentieth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Susan Boydell and Mitzi Kent, both of Barlow/McCarthy. Together the trio discuss the concept of the red carpet experience during physician recruitment, the importance of cross-team collaboration and the role of emerging technology in recruitment. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.

Jul 30, 2025 · 35 min