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Nicole sits down with Kyle Kellum, CEO of Melham Memorial—a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital—to talk rural healthcare, leadership, and why psychological safety at work matters. From his start in radiology to the C-suite, Kyle shares real-world strategies for patient care, recruitment, and helping rural hospitals catch up to urban models. This one’s for anyone ready to rethink healthcare leadership. To learn more about Melham Memorial - https://www.melham.org/

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100+ million job applications a month. 6 million hires.
The hiring funnel? It’s a meat grinder.
Phantom jobs. Polished fluff posts. Candidates ghosted. Employers overwhelmed.

Recruitment isn’t broken. It’s falling apart. https://www.hunterambrose.com/thehunterambroseedge/the-fence-is-falling-down-whats-broken-in-recruitment-today

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In this episode of the Hunter Ambrose Podcast, Nicole Barbano speaks with Leslie Mahoney, RN, about her 50-year nursing journey—from a Catholic hospital in the 1960s to hospice care today. They explore the evolution of nursing, ICU leadership, onboarding, and the importance of preventative care. Leslie shares powerful stories on navigating hospital policies, budgets before Excel, and patient advocacy.

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In this Hunter Ambrose podcast, host Nicole Barbano interviews Joel Metzger, General Manager of Utica Water and Power Authority in California. Joel traces his journey from journalism to managing a historic Sierra Nevada water system, addressing infrastructure, wildfires, regulations, and California’s water future. He shares insights on risk management, recycling, and bold sustainability policies amid climate change. Tune in for innovative solutions driving water resilience in this concise, impactful conversation.

Leadership and Water Management with Joel Metzger

Utica Water and Power Authority https://www.uticawater.com/

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Nicole sits down with Holly Tavernier, CHRO at Lower Umpqua Hospital on the Oregon Coast. As a legacy client at Hunter Ambrose, Holly shares insights with Nicole on what drives successful, often innovative recruitment and top-tier HR practices tailored to rural America.

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In this episode, Nicole sits down with cybersecurity expert Nathan Mechikoff. He'll introduce a Cybersecurity Checklist tailored for rural healthcare. With over 1,300 Critical Access Hospitals and 5,000 rural health clinics across the country, secure networks are essential but often costly. Nathan shares actionable, affordable strategies to help these organizations protect their systems and ensure patient privacy.

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In this episode, Nicole interviews Jonathan Pantenburg, Founder and Principal at Wintergreen. Together, they discuss the reimbursement, operational, and financial challenges impacting rural healthcare organizations today and explore practical strategies and opportunities for achieving streamlined success in 2025.

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In this episode of the Hunter Ambrose Podcast, host Nicole Barbano is joined by Doug Morse, a seasoned healthcare executive and founder of Rural Zealot, to discuss the unique challenges and strategies for rural healthcare. Doug shares his perspective on creating sustainable healthcare models, the critical role of economic development, and the need for strategic clarity amid community and financial pressures. They delve into the influence of local culture, the impact of Medicare Advantage, and the essential skills rural CEOs need to build a resilient healthcare system. A must-listen for anyone committed to the future of rural healthcare!

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