HWL Talks

HWL Talks

Welcome to the HWL Podcast, where we explore healthcare leadership and innovation. Join us as we interview leaders from across the industry, discussing clinical advancements, operational strategies, and financial insights. Our goal is to inspire change and foster thought-provoking conversations that drive innovation in healthcare.

Episodes

June 17, 2025 43 mins

In this episode of HWL Talks, host Tommy Binner sits down with Amanda Wheeler, RN, BSN, MBA — HWL’s Vice President of InSourcing and a fourth-generation nurse — to unpack the complex state of the nursing workforce.

From the lasting impact of burnout to the importance of flexible staffing models, Amanda shares insights drawn from her extensive clinical and executive experience. The conversation explores how healthcare systems can tra...

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In this special sponsored episode, produced in collaboration with AONL, Bill Klaproth steps in as host to interview Amanda Wheeler, Vice President of InSourcing at HWL. 

Together, they explore proactive and sustainable strategies for tackling the ongoing nursing workforce crisis—a challenge expected to escalate as more than 600,000 nurses are projected to exit the profession by 2030. Amanda shares innovative approaches that prioriti...

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In this episode, Jeff Niles, Chief Revenue Officer at HWL, sits down with Sandro Altherr, Vice President of Provider Recruitment at RWJBarnabas Health, to discuss physician recruitment in one of the most competitive healthcare markets in the U.S.

Recruiting in a Crowded Market: How RWJBarnabas Health sets itself apart amid dense provider competition in the New York metro area.
Culture as a Magnet: The vital role of organization...

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In this episode, Trevor Strauss, FACHE, Senior Vice President at HWL, sits down with Carey Goryl, CEO of AAPPR, and Liz Mahan, Director of Professional Development and Solutions at AAPPR, to explore the evolution of physician and provider recruitment and the critical role of professional communities in healthcare.

  • Strengthening Recruitment Networks: How AAPPR fosters a community that empowers recruiters to navigate industry chal...
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In this episode, Trevor Strauss, FACHE, Senior Vice President at HWL, sits down with Aidan Hettler, MSHCT, CEO of Sedgwick County Health Center, to discuss his extraordinary journey into healthcare leadership and the challenges of leading a rural hospital.

  • Breaking Barriers: How Aidan became the youngest hospital CEO in the country at just 22 years old.
  • Servant Leadership in Action: His approach to meeting staff where they are an...
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In this episode, Trevor Strauss, FACHE, Senior Vice President at HWL, sits down with Dr. Josh Hargraves, MD, FACEP, Divisional President at ApolloMD, for an insightful discussion on the challenges and future of emergency medicine.

  • The Reality of Emergency Medicine: Why delivering patient care remains as challenging today as it was 30 years ago.
  • Lessons from the Past: A TIME article from the ‘90s highlights ER struggles that still...
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In this episode of HWL Talks, we sit down with Valerie Myers, Senior Physician Recruiter FL Division at Humana, to explore how physician recruiting is evolving in today’s competitive healthcare landscape. With years of experience in recruitment and workforce strategy, Valerie shares how data, AI, and analytics are transforming the way healthcare organizations attract top talent.

Hosted by Trevor Strauss, FACHE, t...

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In this insightful episode of HWL Talks, we sit down with Dr. Leigh Hamby, Chief Medical Officer at Piedmont Healthcare, to explore his extraordinary journey from the operating room to the executive boardroom. With decades of experience in healthcare, Dr. Hamby shares his unique perspective on leadership, decision-making, and navigating the challenges of today’s dynamic healthcare environment.

Hosted by Trevor Strauss, FACHE, this c...

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