Best Pbms Podcasts (2025)

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#188 - Demystifying PBMs and Transparent Pharmacy Benefits 48:26

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In this eye-opening episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan welcome Kinjal Patel and Brady Heiner from RxBenefits to demystify the complex world of pharmacy benefit management (PBMs). As costs skyrocket, driven by specialty drugs accounting for 50% of spend from just 2% of prescriptions, HR leaders face fiduciary risks, hidd…

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PBMs: They Make More When You Spend More: Inside the PBM Business Model (VHV fundamentals episode) 20:23

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One of America's largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) just announced they'll stop taking rebates from drug manufacturers. The Senate's response? "Not impressed." Why? Because rebates are just one of five profit driving "tricks" PBMs use to quietly inflate your drug costs. In this episode, Dr. Anthony Paravati breaks down the real money flow beh…

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The New Model for Specialty Pharmacy w/ Jigar Thakkar, PharmD 45:28

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Specialty pharmacy plays a critical role in patient outcomes, but health systems often struggle to manage operations effectively while maintaining continuity of care. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, host John Marchica talks with Jigar Thakkar, PharmD, CEO of Longitude Rx, about how his company is helping leading health systems reimagine spec…

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#190 - Veterans Day 2025: How We Serve 40:39

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🎙️ Episode 190 – Veterans Day Special: Honoring Service, Saving Lives, and Building Pathways for Veterans In this special Veterans Day episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan pause to honor those who’ve served — and to spotlight a powerful mission that could change the future for Veterans and the healthcare industry alike…

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Partner Spotlight: Reinventing Pharmacy Management with Scriptly | Marketing Vitals 15:49

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Marketing Vitals host, Kelly Baily, is joined by Brian Prigge, President, CTO and Founder of GRX Marketing’s newest partner – Scriptly! Learn more about this all-in-one, cloud-based, web-based pharmacy management system and see how your pharmacy can cut costs, streamline operations, and improve efficiency without sacrificing care. Visit scriptly.te…

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#189 - HR Innovations for Happiness, Safety, and Retention 32:01

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In this week’s Monday News Drop, co-hosts Luke Carignan and Jeremy Sadlier dig into a treasure trove of 2025 healthcare HR data points, unpacking what’s really happening across the industry and what the numbers mean for the people on the front lines. From anxiety and depression among nurses to workplace violence and the growing shortage of support …

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Decoding US Healthcare Policy Challenges Amid a Shutdown 54:31

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From a government shutdown halting FDA approvals to the looming expiration of ACA subsidies threatening to raise insurance premiums for millions, the American healthcare system is facing a perfect storm. These mounting US healthcare policy challenges are creating unprecedented uncertainty for patients, providers, and innovators alike. In this episo…

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#187 - Unpacking Wage Compression, Remote Work, and Innovation 1:02:08

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Hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Heather Zarzycki, Director of Total Rewards at Adventist Health, for a candid conversation about what’s really changing in healthcare compensation, why transparency isn’t the enemy, and how HR leaders can adapt to the realities of wage compression, remote work, and AI. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn: 1…

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EP 162: Noteworthy Guidance from a Shutdown Government 12:26

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In this episode, Chase Cannon and Suzanne Spradley discuss recent and noteworthy guidance from the IRS despite the federal government shutdown. Chase and Suzanne dive into the recently announced IRS inflation-adjusted amounts for benefits-related items in 2026 and their impact on employer plans. The podcast winds down with a discussion on what empl…

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#186 - Navigating Total Rewards and Communication in Healthcare 42:23

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In this lively and thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Elizabeth Babb, System Director of Human Resources at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, for a conversation that blends humor, heart, and hard-hitting insights about modern HR leadership. Elizabeth, a lifelong Spartanburg native and self-proclaimed …

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#185 - Are We Seeing Trends Yet? 37:58

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Monday News Drop: Education Reform, Pharmacy Savings & The Future of Healthcare Workforce This week on The ASHHRA Podcast, co-hosts Bo Brabo, Luke Carignan, and Jeremy Sadlier tackle three headlines shaking up healthcare HR and workforce strategy: education pipelines, rising benefit costs, and how leadership can get ahead of both. 💡 Inside This Epi…

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Making Value-Based Care Work at Scale w/ David Carmouche, MD 53:57

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Across the country, health systems are chasing the promise of value-based care, but few have figured out how to make it work. David Carmouche, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Lumeris, joins host John Marchica to discuss what it really takes to make value-based care work at scale. ===========================…

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Ep. 21 340B Drug Pricing Program: Controversy & Reform 1:03:33

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The 340B drug pricing program was created to help safety-net hospitals and clinics stretch their resources to care for low-income and uninsured patients. But has it spiraled out of control? Originally a modest plan, the program has exploded into a $130 billion market, leading to a fierce debate over who truly benefits from the massive discounts. Is…

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#184 - Growth Opportunities... The Future of Total Rewards 23:28

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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 dynamic HR journey and innovative approach to total rewards. Amanda shares her story, from her Florida Gator roots to marrying her high school sweetheart and raising a family wh…

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#183 - The Unique World of Vail Health 33:02

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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 about the realities—and rewards—of working in healthcare HR nestled in the picturesque mountains of Colorado. Here’s what you’ll find inside this episode: Life & Work in “…

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#182 - How To Build Stronger Healthcare Teams 18:35

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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 & Labor Relations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Jaclyn shares her unique journey from psychology and counseling to HR mastery, blending empathy with strat…

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#181 - Adapting to the New HR Landscape 33:00

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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 Brabo were back in the studio to tackle two of the hottest topics shaping healthcare HR today: a shakeup in leadership expectations and the non-stop momentum of AI. Episode Highlights 1. No One Wants to Lead! Luke a…

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#180 - Beyond Perks: Engagement, Recognition, and Innovation 34:10

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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 via business school, her 12 years at Children's National in DC, and her return to New England roots. Amid talent shortages and industry shifts, she discusse…

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#179 - Healthcare HR in High-Stakes Las Vegas 32:54

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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, banking, and 15 years in healthcare, Michelle shares her unscripted journey—from building and dismantling an HR department during an FDIC closure to tackling talent…

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#178 - Rethinking Talent Acquisition and Team Productivity 36:59

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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 County, CA. From her unexpected start in recruiting (post-agricultural business major) to scaling Hoag from 2,700 to 10,000 employees, Suzanne shares her 22-year journey and…

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#177 - Monday News Drop: Building the Future of Healthcare, Staffing Smarter, and Retaining Leaders 35:41

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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 talent, this episode connects the dots between education, staffing, and leadership sustainability. 💡 Here’s What You’ll Learn: Healthc…

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Curing Nursing Burnout Through Education w/ Dr. Adele Webb 28:42

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Burnout among health care workers remains a critical issue years after the height of COVID-19. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, Dr. Adele Webb, Executive Dean of Healthcare Initiatives at Strategic Education, Inc. shares insights from a national survey of health care workers, revealing what’s really driving nursing burnout and how education c…

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#176 - How TA Operations Drives Success 49:57

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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 agriculture and NASCAR roots to agency recruiting at Apex Systems, Ascension, HCA, and now Tenet, Cyann shares her evolution into TA Ops. She dives into optimizing proc…

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Rethinking Fiduciary Duty in Employer Health Plans 1:02:31

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As healthcare costs continue to rise and scrutiny around plan transparency intensifies, employers are under growing pressure to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility—not just to manage costs, but to ensure health plan decisions truly serve the best interests of their employees. In this compelling episode, we explore what fiduciary duty really mean…

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#175 - From Bad Bosses to Great Leaders 43:17

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In this energizing episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo chat with Shaina Lane, Senior Leadership Development Specialist at AccentCare. With a background in sports medicine and healthcare operations, Shaina shares her pivot to HR and her passion for building better leaders. Drawing from her book Leadership Is Easy, Said No…

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#174 - The Human Side of Surgery: Lessons for Healthcare HR 46:06

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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 Health Network in New York. Dr. Lando shares her inspiring path to medicine, from volunteering in NICUs and sign language interpreting to rigorous training at Co…

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#173 - ASHHRA Podcast Weekly News Roundup 34:01

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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 shortages to AI's role in HR, they break down trends, stats, and implications—sparking discussions on innova…

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#172 - Pharmacy Policy Shifts: Winning Strategies for Healthcare 50:49

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In this special RxBenefits-sponsored episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan explore the dynamic pharmacy benefits landscape with experts Sarah Hearn and Wes Hill (Director of Compliance & Legal Operations). Amid the busiest legislative season yet—over 1,500 bills—they discuss PBM reforms, ERISA challenges, compounding alter…

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#171 - Building Best-in-Class HR: Process, People, and Progress 49:22

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In this inspiring episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo welcome Lisa Kemph, CHRO at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, FL. With 30 years in HR across six industries, Lisa shares her journey from logistics to healthcare, emphasizing emotional intelligence, leadership development, and building a people-first culture amid…

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EP 161: U.S. Tariffs and Impact on Pharmaceutical Products 16:44

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The New Rules of Health System Leadership w/ John D’Angelo, MD, FACEP 28:55

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What does it take to lead 100,000 health care workers through constant disruption? In this episode of Health Care Rounds, host John Marchica sits down with John D’Angelo, MD, FACEP, President & CEO of Northwell Health, to discuss his journey from physician to chief executive. Dr. D'Angelo shares critical lessons learned from managing COVID-19 surge…

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Live Episode Part 2: PBM Reform, the Case for Unionization, & Finding Humor in Pharmacy 34:05

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Welcome back to part two of our special live crossover episode with PBM on the Rocks and The PUTTcast! In this conclusion to our live Summit day recording, we dive deeper into the critical issues facing the pharmacy industry today. The discussion picks back up on the front lines of PBM reform, exploring reform’s real-world impact on patients and in…

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Live Episode Part 2: PBM Reform, the Case for Unionization, & Finding Humor in Pharmacy 34:05

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Welcome back to part two of our special live crossover episode with PBM on the Rocks and The PUTTcast! In this conclusion to our live Summit day recording, we dive deeper into the critical issues facing the pharmacy industry today. The discussion picks back up on the front lines of PBM reform, exploring reform’s real-world impact on patients and in…

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Live Episode Part 1: PBMs, Politics, and a PUTT Summit 2025 Recap 24:05

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Join co-hosts Jeremy Counts and Lauren Young as The PUTTcast teams up with the PBM on the Rocks Cocktail Crew for Part 1 of our special live crossover episode! We're breaking down the biggest moments from the 2025 PUTT Virtual Summit, and diving deep into the ever-changing world of PBM reform. This powerhouse discussion features an incredible lineu…

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Live Episode Part 1: PBMs, Politics, & a PUTT Summit 2025 Recap 24:05

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Join co-hosts Jeremy Counts and Lauren Young as The PUTTcast teams up with the PBM OTR Cocktail Crew for Part 1 of our special live crossover episode! We're breaking down the biggest moments from the 2025 PUTT Virtual Summit, and diving deep into the ever-changing world of PBM reform. This powerhouse discussion features an incredible lineup of gues…

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#170 - Bold Leadership and Big Ideas in Healthcare HR 44:07

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In this dynamic episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo chat with Maxine Carrington, Chief People Officer, and Matt Kurth, Deputy Chief People Officer at Northwell Health. Fresh from the ASHHRA Executive Summit in Savannah, they explore how Northwell—a powerhouse with 104,000 employees, 28 hospitals, and recent mergers like …

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Ep. 20 Navigating Cancer Care in Uncertain Times with ACCC's Meagan O'Neill 51:50

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How do we deliver high-quality cancer care in a system under pressure? Meagan O'Neill, Executive Director of the Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC), joins us to talk about workforce empowerment, technology as a multiplier, and building sustainable oncology systems for the future. Meagan shares her journey from oncology business consulting to…

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#169 - Building a People First Culture in Healthcare 48:24

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In this inspiring episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo welcome Sandeep Randhawa, Chief People Officer at Renown Health in Reno, Nevada. Recorded in the dog days of summer 2025, Sandeep shares his transformative approach to creating a people-first culture at Renown, a not-for-profit health system serving a 100,000-square-m…

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EP 160: Lessons from Recent HHS HIPAA Settlement Cases 20:07

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In this episode, Chase Cannon and Suzanne Spradley discuss a few HIPAA lessons that employers can glean from recent Health and Human Services (HHS) enforcement settlements. Chase begins with an outline of HIPAA’s obligations in the group health plan context and HHS enforcement trends. Chase and Suzanne discuss three different cases that resulted in…

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#168 - Real Stories of Compassion During Hurricane Helene 26:59

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In this powerful episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo sit down live from Savannah, GA, with Alysia Price, CHRO of UNC Health Appalachian. As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Alysia shares her firsthand account of the devastating storm that ravaged western North Carolina, turning routine rain into c…

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Fighting Back Against Insurance Denials w/ Neal Shah 38:37

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Insurance denials are exploding, and they’re costing lives. In this episode of Health Care Rounds, host John Marchica sits down with Neal Shah, CEO of CareYaya and Counterforce Health, to unpack the broken insurance system and the AI-driven surge in claim rejections. Neal shares how his personal caregiving experiences shaped his mission, why most p…

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Pharmacists UNITE! Advocacy, Legislation, & the PUTT Virtual Summit 38:53

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In this month’s special episode of The PUTTcast, we’re gearing up for the highly anticipated PUTT Virtual Summit! Join host Lauren Young, PUTT Executive Director Monique Whitney, and special guest advocates Nikki Bryant and Rosemary C Smith as they explore the critical strategies independent pharmacies can use to amplify their voices and drive mean…

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#167 - How Business Mindset Shapes Strong HR 28:22

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In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo chat with Dana Bradley, VP of Human Resources at Silver Cross Hospital. With a powerhouse background in operations and leadership at top universities like UChicago, Rush, Northwestern, and GWU, Dana reveals how an ops mindset supercharges HR strategy in healthcare. Key highligh…

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Ep. 19 AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala: Fighting for Physicians and Patients from the Front Lines 57:23

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Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the American Medical Association and practicing ENT surgeon in Flint, Michigan, joins Value Health Voices to discuss the critical challenges facing American healthcare from both the physician and patient perspective. As a solo practice physician treating cancer patients while leading the nation's largest physician …

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Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Problem w/ Dr. Geeta Nayyar 34:09

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Why do people trust Google and TikTok more than their doctors? Dr. Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, the author of Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare's Misinformation Illness, joins the show to break down how misinformation spreads, why patient trust continues to decline, and what health leaders must do to lead the cure. ==========================…

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Building Coalitions, Tech Bros in Pharmacy, & the Importance of Taking Action 50:53

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Join Lord Dr Jeremy and the PUTT Cocktail Crew with special guest Nebraska pharmacist and pharmacy owner Dave Randolph, RPh, as they dive into the critical issues shaping the future of pharmacy and healthcare. From the power of building coalitions for effective state-level advocacy, to the importance of subject matter education for legislators, and…

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#166 - How Scripps Health Fosters Trust and Staff Empowerment in HR 38:31

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In this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo sit down with Eric Cole, Corporate Senior Vice President of HR at Scripps Health in San Diego. With a unique background in finance and hospital administration, Eric shares how blending operational insight with HR strategy has transformed leadership and culture at Scripps. Key h…

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#165 - AI, Efficiency, and Ethical Hiring 44:53

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Join hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo for a lively episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, where they chat with Victor Gaines, AVP of Talent Acquisition at Wellstar Health System. Kicking off with NFL banter and a playful scoop on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "engagement" (spoiler: it's all in good fun), the conversation quickly dives into Victor's eclec…

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The Truth About PBMs and Drug Pricing w/ Dr. Alan Pannier 41:22

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Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a pivotal role in drug pricing, yet their practices often remain shrouded in a black box of rebates, spread pricing, and misaligned incentives. In this installment of our Pharma Series, Alan Pannier, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at SmithRx, breaks down how legacy PBMs use opaque contracts and verti…

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Crisis in Care: Solving the Primary Care Puzzle for Employers 1:00:24

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The U.S. healthcare system is facing a mounting primary care crisis—marked by physician shortages, limited access, and rising costs. In this timely episode, we examine how the decline in effective primary care is not just a health issue, but a serious business concern for employers grappling with escalating healthcare expenses and workforce wellbei…