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For this fifty-seventh episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Bev Colan, President of Venn Workforce Optimization; Scott Selby, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at LocumTenens.com; Ron Malanowski, Senior Director of Business Development at MPLT Healthcare; and David Pierce, Vice President at All Star Healthcare Solutions. In this episode, Christy, Bev, Scott, Ron and David discuss how strategic workforce partnerships can help healthcare organizations maintain patient access and fulfill their mission. They explore the evolving role of locum tenens as part of a broader workforce strategy, the importance of communication, transparency and accountability and how stronger partnerships can improve clinician experience and reduce burnout. They also discuss performance metrics, curated supplier panels and how healthcare organizations can work more proactively with staffing partners to address workforce challenges and build more sustainable solutions. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this fifty-sixth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Crystal Fullilove, Senior Healthcare Staffing Analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). In this episode, Christy and Crystal discuss the changing healthcare staffing market and how organizations are adapting to a more disciplined, cost-conscious environment. They explore margin pressures, evolving client expectations and the growing role of technology, automation and data in workforce strategy. They also discuss opportunities for sustainable growth, including locum tenens, allied health and new care settings, while emphasizing clinician experience, operational efficiency and stronger strategic partnerships. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For the fifty-fifth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Fayeann Hauer, the Director of Physician Recruitment and Retention at Schneck Medical Center. In this episode, Christy and Fayeann discuss the power of relationships in physician and provider recruitment. They explore how collaboration, mentorship and knowledge sharing can strengthen recruitment and retention, especially in rural communities. They also discuss building professional networks and community partnerships that support recruiters and providers. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For the fifty-fourth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Jacinta Harman, Vice President of Clinical Services at Marvin Behavioral Health. In this episode, Christy and Jacinta discuss how healthcare organizations can better support clinicians and frontline leaders following traumatic events. Rather than relying on resilience and traditional wellness resources alone, they explore the importance of building cultures of trust, psychological safety and meaningful support. They also cover moral injury, the unique pressures facing frontline leaders, the Caring After Crisis program and how stronger support systems can improve well-being and retention. For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For the fifty-third episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Ron Flower, President and CEO of 3Dhealth. In this episode, Christy and Ron discuss innovative healthcare workforce planning strategies, how data-driven decisions can transform healthcare recruitment and patient access and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For the fifty-second episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Kent McMackin. In this episode, Christy and Kent discuss how AI can augment healthcare professionals, how administrative burden contributes to burnout, why clinicians should be included in technology decisions and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For the fifty-first episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Lyn Kelley of Confluence Health. In this episode, Christy and Lyn discuss building resilient healthcare teams through systemic change, focusing on burnout reduction, provider well-being and retention strategies. They also explore frameworks like the Stanford Model, AMA Joy in Medicine and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

For this milestone fiftieth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Matt Brown of CHG Healthcare. In this episode, Christy and Matt discuss physician engagement, sentiment analysis, strategies to improve retention in healthcare and so much more! For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].