CAHL Newsletter August 2025

LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS

Building a Culture of Connection: The Heart of Healthcare Leadership

Hands forming a heart symbol around a young plant in soil

By Christianna Kearns I As healthcare leaders, we are often measured by metrics such as patient outcomes, operational performance, and financial stewardship. While these are essential, I have found that the foundation for every success story is far less quantifiable: connection.

TECHNOLOGY

The Omnioid Era

By Bridget K. Burke | It was 03:20 AM, a night-shift RN, bar-code scans a liter of IV saline, slips it into a metal tote, and taps Send on the screen. Down the hall, the hospital’s newest “team member,” Roxie, a waist-high mobile robot, slips out from its charging alcove, its sensors trace the floor, locks onto the nurse’s tote, and extends a loading drawer with polite precision. Bag in hand, the robot rolls toward the elevator, presses the up button with a little telescoping arm, gets in and rides up, and glides to the patient’s door.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & TRANSITION

Navigating Virtual and Pre-Recorded Interviews

By Adam Hugo Mejia | Five years ago, virtual interactions were rare, but as we have all experienced, the virtual setting has now become the norm. Companies have been changing their recruitment processes, interviews, and even skill set reviews in various ways. Virtual interviews, pre-screening calls, and even pre-recorded interviews are now commonplace, and they are not something our mentors, professors, or even executive leaders may have experienced before.

HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORK

Answering FAQs: Practical Advice for Early Careerists

By Ashley Oates | Calling all student members and early careerists—this article is for you. Think of it as your Dear Abby for questions you might have asked a mentor or a peer, now shared to everyone with practical advice.