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.
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#142 - How AI is Shaping Health Care Recruitment
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In 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 technology is reshaping the way we find and hire talent in healthcare.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
- Lisa's intriguing career path from dietetics to talent acquisition.
- The diverse roles PowerBack Rehabilitation is recruiting for—covering everything from physical therapists to executive-level positions.
- How the field of ABA therapy is evolving and growing in need.
- The remarkable impact of AI in talent acquisition and how it’s saving time and enhancing recruiter efficiency.
- How AI and technology are potentially changing the landscape for healthcare practices, big and small.
Plus, Lisa shares some fantastic advice: Chase your dreams and pursue what truly interests you, regardless of your degree! đźŚ
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation. Tune in now to glean new insights, get inspired, and maybe even find a few laughs along the way.
Thank you for being a part of our ASHHRA Podcast community. Stay curious, and until our next episode, keep innovating and inspiring in your professional journey.
Warm regards,
The ASHHRA Podcast Team