AAPPR/SEPRA Webinar: Effective Locum Provider Management thru VMS Utilization

Have you wondered how a Vendor Management System works and whether the technology is right for you? As VMS become more popular it is important for recruitment professionals to understand the technology and how it may integrate into their processes. This webinar is designed to help recruitment professionals learn how to better leverage their relationships with vendor partners and how to use technology to centralize your Locums Spend.

Christine Bray Ricks

VP of Provider Talent

Ardent Health

Christy Bray Ricks, MHA, CPRP, CDR, serves as the VP of Provider Talent for Ardent Health Services. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, with hospitals and clinics in six states, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry's strongest - and most innovative hospital operators. Ardent entities are among healthcare's best employers.

Christy has extensive experience in the healthcare industry having served in administration and technical roles. She is skilled in physician relations, team building, process improvement, and leadership. Christy currently serves as the Co-Chair of the AAPPR Vendor Relations Committee.

Christy graduated with a BS in Health & Sport Sciences from the University of Oklahoma while employed as a student athletic trainer. She completed her Masters in Healthcare Administration & Management from Colorado State University

Julie Brooks

Director of Account Management

Locumsmart

Julie Brooks has over 18 years of experience in Nursing, Allied and Locums staffing. She has worked for MedAssets – a nursing VMS, AMN Healthcare and Locumsmart where she has spent the last 5 years overseeing the National Accounts on their platform.