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Jessica Davison - Assistant Vice President of Strategy, Learning & Analytics, United Way of Greater Houston

Jessica Davidson explains relationship with HTX.

Lisa Wright - President and CEO, Community Health Choice; HealthConnect Board Member

Learn how Community Health Choice leverages health information exchanges to improve care coordination and patient outcomes in healthcare systems.

Health IT spending, AI gaps, and Epic price tags signal a volatile 2026 for hospital CIOs

Children's Minnesota's $175M Epic transition, AI testing gaps, and CIO career moves highlight the operational pressures facing hospital IT in 2026.

Leading with Purpose: Dr. David Foster on Building Physician-Administrator Collaboration

Healthcare alignment requires genuine partnership between clinicians and administrators.

From the C-Suite to the Classroom: A Healthcare Leader’s Bet on the Next Generation

Healthcare isn’t short on strategy right now—it’s short on people, access, and experienced leadership where it matters most. In Texas alone, more rural hospitals have closed than in any other state over the past decade, leaving entire communities with limited access to care. At the same time, many health systems are realizing they haven’t…

The Strongest Leaders Build Belief, Model Discipline and Earn Trust

Workplace leadership is under pressure: employees are continuing to disengage, and many managers are still trying to fix a trust problem with performance tactics. Gallup reported that U.S. employee engagement fell to 31% in 2024, its lowest level in a decade, and its research has found that managers account for at least 70% of…

Called to Lead: Joel Allison on Faith, Risk, and the Future of Healthcare Leadership

Healthcare leadership is being redefined in real time. With the rise of AI, mounting financial pressures, and workforce burnout, executives today are operating in an environment of continuous disruption and uncertainty. In fact, industry leaders now rank workforce shortages and digital transformation among their top concerns—forcing a new kind of leadership that blends decisiveness…

Exploring the Intersection of Board Governance, Community Engagement and Creativity with Ann Margolin

Behind every city vote, hospital budget or zoning decision is a leader navigating tough, often conflicting priorities. Right now, public leaders are operating in an environment of rising healthcare costs, workforce shortages and heightened community expectations—especially within safety-net systems that collectively provide billions in uncompensated care each year. The stakes are real—they affect patients…

Discovering Your Guiding Pillars: Aligning Ambition with Wellbeing for a Purpose-Driven Career

Success without sacrifice—that’s what more leaders are striving for. As burnout rates climb among high-achieving professionals balancing leadership, entrepreneurship, and family, the question of how to build sustainable success without sacrificing health or identity has never been more timely. Gallup’s research shows that burnout is far from rare: roughly three-quarters of U.S. employees say…

Hot Takes on Rural Healthcare: Lessons from the Frontlines of a System in Decline

Across America, rural hospitals are facing an existential crisis. From physician burnout and recruitment struggles to malpractice insurance woes and shrinking OB units, the challenges facing small health systems are multiplying. According to the National Rural Health Association, roughly 190 rural hospitals have closed down or discontinued inpatient care since 2010 — and many more…

Dr. Kevin Stevenson Gives His Thoughts on the Evolution of Healthcare Over the Past Decades

As healthcare continues to transform faster than ever — shaped by post-pandemic burnout, staffing shortages, and the rise of AI — leaders are being forced to rethink what it truly means to deliver both value and compassion in medicine. With the U.S. expected to face a shortage of 64,000 nurses in 2030, healthcare leaders are…

Leading Through Change: Dr. Kevin Stevenson on Workforce, Innovation, and the Future of Healthcare

Healthcare is at a critical turning point, where staffing pressures, shrinking reimbursements, and rising patient expectations are reshaping the future of healthcare. According to the AACN Nursing Workforce Fact Sheet, the federal government projects more than 203,000 new registered nurse positions will be created annually from 2021 to 2031, reflecting high demand from an…

Career Journeys: Preparing the Future Nursing Workforce

In this bonus Career Journeys episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit, welcomes Jose Arnold Tariga, Director of Clinical Education and Development at Insight Global Health and one of the Top 10 finalists for the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, selected from more…

Transforming Healthcare Workforce Development: Sustainable Solutions Through Early Engagement, Access, and Leadership

Healthcare systems continue to face intense workforce challenges, with nursing at the center of concern. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 5% between 2024 and 2034—faster than the average growth across all jobs in the U.S. economy. While this growth reflects rising demand for…

Welcome to The Purpose Pivot: Where Wellbeing Meets Ambition and Success Finds New Meaning

Welcome to The Purpose Pivot, a podcast that dares to challenge the culture of constant hustle by celebrating the transformative power of the pause. Hosted by author and speaker Melissa Gonzalez, and inspired by her newest book of the same name, the show redefines success as a mindful journey that prioritizes health, intuition, and resilience…

Building Global Capacity through Health Tech Education

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims welcomes Geoffrey M. Roche, SVP of Healthcare Solutions at Risepoint and a lifelong advocate for healthcare workforce development. With a career shaped by his mother’s journey as a nurse, Geoff shares how personal inspiration, industry insight, and bold leadership are reshaping…

HealthSearch Partners’ Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley Urge New CEOs to Listen First, Diagnose Early, and Lead with Purpose in the First 90 Days

CEO turnover across U.S. hospitals is accelerating. Hospitals and health systems announced 146 CEO changes in 2023—a 42 percent increase over the 103 exits recorded in 2022, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. As more leaders transition into new roles, the importance of making a good first impression has intensified. The early…

Inside the SPD Revolution: Robby Miller on Embracing CensisAI²

A healthcare leader with three decades of experience reveals how AI technology is transforming sterile processing operations

Nayan Patel with Upson Regional Medical Center

Rural hospital leaders must get creative with limited resources to stay competitive in an evolving healthcare landscape

2025’s Hottest Healthcare Trends with David Willis, Principal with ECG

Healthcare leaders must navigate workforce shortages and deferred investments while seizing new opportunities in a rapidly shifting industry landscape

Demystifying the Global Health Workforce

Global nursing shortages are reshaping healthcare systems, and international leaders share what needs to happen next

Through the Storm with Lisa Bischoff, Jewel Thief and Computer Hacker turned World-Changing Leadership Expert

A reformed hacker and jewel thief reveals how her unconventional past became the foundation for transforming others through adversity

Transition and Mental Health with Former Green Beret, and NYT Best-Selling Author, Scott Mann

A decorated special operations veteran reveals how the skills that shaped his military career became essential tools for navigating life's most difficult transi

Ryan Thousand at CHIME Fall Forum

A rural hospital CIO explains how strategic partnerships and AI-driven innovation help small communities compete with larger healthcare systems

HFMA’s Historic New Leaders: The Trailblazing Women Who Are Leading Healthcare Finance

A historic milestone reshapes healthcare finance leadership as women claim unprecedented positions of power across one state's influential chapters

Health Career Journeys: Olivia Li

A nurse educator reflects on how working across four countries shaped her approach to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals

Digital Health ROI Report

Hospital leaders are shifting their performance metrics away from cost reduction toward patient outcomes and experience, challenging vendor claims in the digita

Thriving as a Remote Leader with Jared Johnson | Ep. 16 | Growthwell with Josh Byrdjosh

Remote leaders face unique pressures that can drive burnout, but intentional practices help teams thrive while protecting mental health

“My Resilience is Greater Than Life’s Resistance”: Cash “Bubba” Harris Inspires Change

A young athlete born with spina bifida demonstrates how unwavering determination can reshape perceptions of what's possible

Resilience and Overcoming Challenges is a Goal to Aim For

Three-quarters of employees battle burnout, making mental toughness training essential for workplace success