The ASHHRA Podcast
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.
Episodes
#204 - Telehealth, Strikes, and International Nurse Visa Progress
#203 - The New Healthcare Labor Wave
#202 - The New Healthcare HR Reality
#201 - Nurse Strikes, Layoffs, and Compensation Challenges
#200 - Our 200th Episode... Healthcare HR in2026
#199 - The Evolving Role of HR Leaders in the Age of AI
#198 - Why 84% of Healthcare Workers Feel Underappreciated and How HR Can Respond
#197 - Maximizing Quick Wins in 2026 Healthcare HR
#196 - The Science and Economics of GLP1s
#195 - Long-Term Trends or Unsolved Problems?
#194 - AI, Simulation Theory, and Healthcare’s Next Evolution
#193 - RxB Reboot: Insider Strategies for Pharmacy Benefits
#192 - Monday News Drop: Motivating HR Teams with Data-Driven Insights
#191 - Creative Solutions for Healthcare Worker Shortages
#190 - Veterans Day 2025: How We Serve
#189 - HR Innovations for Happiness, Safety, and Retention
#188 - Demystifying PBMs and Transparent Pharmacy Benefits
#187 - Unpacking Wage Compression, Remote Work, and Innovation
#186 - Navigating Total Rewards and Communication in Healthcare
#185 - Are We Seeing Trends Yet?
#184 - Growth Opportunities... The Future of Total Rewards
#183 - The Unique World of Vail Health
#182 - How To Build Stronger Healthcare Teams