The ASHHRA Podcast
The ASHHRA Podcast is where healthcare HR leaders come to connect, learn, and lead.
Hosted by Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan of The Bo & Luke Show, each weekly episode dives into the real challenges and innovations shaping today’s healthcare workforce. From leadership development and employee engagement to workforce strategy, policy updates, and the latest HR data, this podcast brings practical insights straight from the experts who are redefining what it means to work in healthcare.
Through authentic conversations with CHROs, executives, and industry change-makers, The ASHHRA Podcast helps listeners bridge the gap between strategy and people, turning big ideas into action. Whether you’re leading a hospital HR team, managing talent acquisition, or simply passionate about the future of healthcare work, this show gives you the tools, stories, and inspiration to drive meaningful impact.
Listen weekly for fresh perspectives, timely news drops, and powerful stories from the frontlines of healthcare HR.
Episodes
196 episodes
#196 - The Science and Economics of GLP1s
In one of our most eye-opening conversations yet, Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with clinical pharmacist
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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42:26
#195 - Long-Term Trends or Unsolved Problems?
In this week’s Monday News Drop, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan dive into one of healthcare’s most persistent and pressing issue...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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27:11
#194 - AI, Simulation Theory, and Healthcare’s Next Evolution
We're thrilled to share the highlights from a mind-expanding episode featuring Cliff Jurkiewicz, VP of Global Strategy at Phenom, alongside our hosts Luk...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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58:16
#193 - RxB Reboot: Insider Strategies for Pharmacy Benefits
Welcome to The ASHHRA Podcast! In this episode, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with ...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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32:54
#192 - Monday News Drop: Motivating HR Teams with Data-Driven Insights
In this week’s Monday News Drop, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan get real about the future of HR — and why the next evolution of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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30:17
#191 - Creative Solutions for Healthcare Worker Shortages
In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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34:00
#190 - Veterans Day 2025: How We Serve
🎙️ Episode 190 – Veterans Day Special: Honoring Service, Saving Lives, and Building Pathways for VeteransIn this special Veterans Day episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Bra...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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40:39
#189 - HR Innovations for Happiness, Safety, and Retention
In this week’s Monday News Drop, co-hosts Luke Carignan and Jeremy Sadlier dig into a treasure trove of 2025 healthcare HR da...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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32:01
#188 - Demystifying PBMs and Transparent Pharmacy Benefits
In this eye-opening episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan welcome Kinj...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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48:26
#187 - Unpacking Wage Compression, Remote Work, and Innovation
Hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Heather Zarzycki, Director of T...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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1:02:08
#186 - Navigating Total Rewards and Communication in Healthcare
In this lively and thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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42:23
#185 - Are We Seeing Trends Yet?
Monday News Drop: Education Reform, Pharmacy Savings & The Future of Healthcare WorkforceThis week on The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo,
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Episode 59
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37:58
#184 - Growth Opportunities... The Future of Total Rewards
In Episode 184 of The ASHHRA Podcast, host Luke Carignan sits down with Amanda Ellis, Vice President of Total Rewards at SSM Health, for an inspiring conversation about her dyn...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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23:28
#183 - The Unique World of Vail Health
We’re excited to bring you the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, where host Luke Carignan sits down with Jennifer Law, CHRO of Vail Health, for a truly heartfelt conversation ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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33:02
#182 - How To Build Stronger Healthcare Teams
Recorded live at the 2025 ASHHRA Executive Summit in Savannah, host Luke Carignan (sans traveling co-host Bo Brabo) sits down with Jaclyn Thomson, Director of Employee &...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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18:35
#181 - Adapting to the New HR Landscape
We’re excited to bring you highlights from this week’s “Monday News Drop” episode of The ASHHRA Podcast! Co-hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Bra...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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33:00
#180 - Beyond Perks: Engagement, Recognition, and Innovation
In this engaging solo-hosted episode (Bo's out traveling!), Luke Carignan chats with Erica Samalis, Director of HR Business Partners at Tufts Medicine. Erica shares her pivot from pre-med to HR...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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34:10
#179 - Healthcare HR in High-Stakes Las Vegas
In this lively episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo welcome Michelle Nicholl, CHRO in Las Vegas, NV. With a diverse career spanning call centers, hospitality, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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32:54
#178 - Rethinking Talent Acquisition and Team Productivity
In this dynamic episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo chat with Suzanne Kercher-Liedke, Director of Talent Acquisition at Hoag Health System in Orange Coun...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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36:59
#177 - Monday News Drop: Building the Future of Healthcare, Staffing Smarter, and Retaining Leaders
In this week’s Monday News Drop, co-host Bo Brabo is joined by Jeremy Sadlier for a deep dive into three powerful stories shaping the future of healthcare HR. From building tomorrow’s workforce to protecting today’s talen...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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35:41
#176 - How TA Operations Drives Success
In this insightful episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo welcome Cyann Peterson, Recruiting Operations Lead at Tenet Healthcare. With a unique journey from agricultu...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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49:57
#175 - From Bad Bosses to Great Leaders
In this energizing episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo chat with Shaina Lane
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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43:17
#174 - The Human Side of Surgery: Lessons for Healthcare HR
In this captivating episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Dr. Tali Lando, a board-certified pediatric otolaryngologist at Westchester Medical Center Hea...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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46:06
#173 - ASHHRA Podcast Weekly News Roundup
Kick off your week with the inaugural "News Drop" episode of The ASHHRA Podcast! Hosts Luke Carignan, Bo Brabo, and new co-host Jeremy Sadlier (ASHHRA CEO) deliver a fresh weekly roundup of top healthcare HR headlines. From critical staffing sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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34:01
