Hosted by Christy Bray

Leading Innovation in Virtual Care with Christopher Northam

For this thirty-fourth episode of PracticeLink Media Network’s “Workforce Wisdom: The Future of Healthcare Talent” podcast, host Christy Bray welcomes Christopher Northram, healthcare executive and U.S. Army Reserve Colonel.

In this episode, Christy and Christopher discuss Telehealth as a core business strategy, how communication is the most vital operational model, using caution when using AI and the importance of using AI to augment instead of replacing human judgement calls and so much more!

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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.

CHRISTOPHER NORTHRAM, TODAY’S PODCAST GUEST

Christopher is an experienced healthcare executive with 25 years of excellence in scaling operations, driving digital transformation, and leading strategic initiatives across leading Fortune 75 healthcare organizations and the US Army.  He has demonstrated a proven ability to build and manage large-scale operations, implement enterprise-wide provider networks, and drive innovation through advanced technology applications across the healthcare delivery continuum. He possesses expertise in strategic planning, operations execution, supply chain management, and transformation, resulting in consistently achieving improved quality outcomes, significant cost savings, and revenue growth. Christopher is a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves and a combat veteran who brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for innovation to solving complex challenges. He is recognized for building and leading high-performing teams while fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence.

ABOUT THE HOST

Christy Bray currently serves as the Chief Customer 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).