Ask5: Rethinking Healthcare Workforce Solutions with Imran Oomer

Strengthening New York’s Healthcare Workforce: Innovation, Opportunity, and the Future of Talent

Healthcare workforce shortages continue to impact communities across New York, creating an urgent need for innovative approaches to attracting, developing, and retaining talent. Join us for this episode of Ask5: Rethinking Healthcare Workforce Solutions with Imran Oomer as we explore how workforce development is evolving to meet these challenges through regional partnerships, talent mobility, and new pathways into high-demand healthcare careers.

Our guest will discuss the factors driving today’s healthcare workforce shortages, share lessons learned from strengthening the nursing workforce in Rochester, and examine how successful models can be adapted across New York State. We’ll also explore what “talent mobility” means for healthcare professionals, the growing opportunities available to adult learners and career changers, and why healthcare remains one of the most AI-resilient career sectors. Whether you’re considering a career in healthcare, supporting workforce development initiatives, or interested in the future of work, you’ll gain valuable insights into the strategies shaping the next generation of healthcare talent.