Episode 58: Building Early-Career Physician Loyalty for Long-Term Retention with Tara Osseck and Neal Waters
For this fifty-eighth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Tara Osseck, Senior Vice President of Recruiting, and Neal Waters, Regional Vice President of Recruiting, at Jackson Physician Search.
In this episode, Christy, Tara and Neal discuss new research on early career physician retention and why many physicians leave their first positions within the first few years. They explore the disconnect between healthcare leaders' expectations and physicians' actual experiences, the importance of maintaining communication between contract signing and a physician's first day and how onboarding, mentorship and organizational culture can influence long-term retention. They also discuss the impact of administrative burdens, leadership accessibility and professional development on physician satisfaction, as well as practical strategies healthcare organizations can use to strengthen relationships, improve engagement and build long-term physician loyalty.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.
14 Oct 2026
Episode 57: Better Together: How Strategic Partnerships Help Healthcare Organizations Deliver on Their Mission with Bev Colan, Scott Selby, Ron Malanowski and David Pierce
For this fifty-seventh episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Bev Colan, President of Venn Workforce Optimization; Scott Selby, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at LocumTenens.com; Ron Malanowski, Senior Director of Business Development at MPLT Healthcare; and David Pierce, Vice President at All Star Healthcare Solutions.
In this episode, Christy, Bev, Scott, Ron and David discuss how strategic workforce partnerships can help healthcare organizations maintain patient access and fulfill their mission. They explore the evolving role of locum tenens as part of a broader workforce strategy, the importance of communication, transparency and accountability and how stronger partnerships can improve clinician experience and reduce burnout. They also discuss performance metrics, curated supplier panels and how healthcare organizations can work more proactively with staffing partners to address workforce challenges and build more sustainable solutions.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.
30 Sept 2026
Episode 56: From Margin Pressure to Market Opportunity: Rethinking Healthcare Staffing with Crystal Fullilove
For this fifty-sixth episode of PracticeLink Media Network's "Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent" podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Crystal Fullilove, Senior Healthcare Staffing Analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
In this episode, Christy and Crystal discuss the changing healthcare staffing market and how organizations are adapting to a more disciplined, cost-conscious environment. They explore margin pressures, evolving client expectations and the growing role of technology, automation and data in workforce strategy. They also discuss opportunities for sustainable growth, including locum tenens, allied health and new care settings, while emphasizing clinician experience, operational efficiency and stronger strategic partnerships.
For more information, visit PracticeLink.com or email PLMedia@PracticeLink.com.
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