Hosted by Christy Bray

Episode Thirteen, Part I: Scaling Success: Operational Leadership and Entrepreneurship with JB Hensley

For this thirteenth episode of PracticeLink Media Network’s “Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent” podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes JB Hensley, Chief Strategy Officer at Royal Surgical Associates.

Together Christy and JB discuss key themes in operational leadership, systemic challenges in healthcare and the importance of respect and collaboration in the workplace.

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ABOUT THE WORKFORCE WISDOM PODCAST

This ongoing series, hosted by veteran healthcare recruitment specialist Christy Bray, focuses on the latest trends in the healthcare recruitment industry and showcases innovative strategies, success stories and fresh perspectives in healthcare recruitment. These episodes, released every Thursday, consist of Christy leading an in-depth, thoughtful discussion with a recognized industry-leading healthcare professional exploring the challenges of healthcare recruitment and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, this podcast will help you discover how the experts are reshaping the industry, leveraging technology and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

JB HENSLEY, TODAY’S PODCAST GUEST

JB Hensley serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Royal Surgical Associates and has over 12 years of experience as a senior hospital administrator. With experience in allocating resources and developing strategies for growth and profitability for large organizations, his financial skills and insight into hospital operations help position RSA for maximal growth. As an administrator for large provider organizations and a hospital-owned health plan, JB has led enterprise-wide negotiations for several verticals, including physician contracts, health plan network participation, vendor agreements with device companies, pharmaceutical companies, and capital equipment purchases. Additionally, JB worked closely with the physician and APP teams to develop clinical programs, enhance clinical operations, and improve patient experience across the organizations. As a Service Line administrator, JB oversaw finance, strategy, clinical operations, and personnel for the provider organizations he served.

ABOUT THE HOST

Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for PracticeLink, a leading platform in healthcare recruitment. Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, including VP of Provider Talent at Ardent Health Services, AVP of Provider Recruitment at Lifepoint Health and Physician Recruiter and Senior Consultant at Banner Health. She is skilled in provider relations, team building, process improvement, staffing solutions and previously served in several committee roles for the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR).