Strat's Podcast

In this episode, we break down a proven recruiting operations optimization healthcare framework from former HCA Healthcare AVP Jason Pistulka. Learn exactly how large health systems and enterprise organizations can implement AI in healthcare recruiting and automation the right way without bias, ghosting, or wasted budget.Most healthcare TA teams fail at recruiting operations optimization because they treat technology as a quick fix instead of redesigning the entire process. Jason shares his battle-tested Crawl-Walk-Run framework that delivered massive efficiency gains while scaling recruiting for 100k+ annual hires.Key takeaways you’ll learn:• Why operational excellence is the 1 missing piece in healthcare recruiting operations• The Crawl-Walk-Run framework: Start by optimizing what you already have, gather real human feedback, then layer safe automation• How to eliminate non-value-add work so recruiters can focus on high-impact candidate conversations• Safe vs risky uses of AI in healthcare recruiting including governance to avoid litigation• Empathy-driven design that dramatically reduces ghosting for frontline and hourly workersWhether you lead talent acquisition for hospitals, HealthTech companies, or PE/VC portfolio organizations, this framework delivers measurable gains in time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, and recruiter productivity in 2026.Ready to transform your recruiting operations?  Explore Enterprise Talent Acquisition Advisory services at StratTech Talent Consulting: https://strattechconsulting.com  Learn more about Healthcare & HR Recruiting Operations Consulting: https://strattechconsulting.com  Connect with Jason Pistulka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonpistulka  Jason Pistulka is the Founder & Principal Talent Acquisition Advisor at StratTech Talent Consulting and Advisory. With deep enterprise experience from HCA Healthcare, he helps