AHRMM26 Conference Podcast featuring Caitlyn Traffanstedt
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What keeps healthcare supply chain professionals coming back to AHRMM year after year? This week on the AHRMM26 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM26 in San Antonio, TX, host Suzi Collins sits down with supply chain leader Caitlyn Traffanstedt. Caitlyn shares what keeps her coming back to the annual conference, how people and relationships influence her approach to leadership, and the one healthcare supply chain challenge she'd fix overnight if she could. Tune in to hear Caitlyn's take on the connections, career lessons, and challenges shaping healthcare supply chain! #PowerSupply...
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Bringing the Hospital Home: Delivering Care Beyond Four Walls
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What happens when the hospital comes to the patient instead of the other way around? We're kicking off Season 19 of Power Supply with Jeff Abeson to explore the growing hospital-at-home model and what it means for healthcare supply chain operations. As more high-acuity care moves beyond traditional hospital walls, Jeff breaks down the logistical challenges of delivering supplies, equipment, and services directly to patients' homes. He also discusses the financial considerations, distribution strategies, and partnerships needed to make this model scalable, especially as care expands into rural...
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AHRMM26 Conference Podcast featuring Kunal Mangaonkar
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This week on the AHRMM26 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM26 in San Antonio, TX, host Suzi Collins sits down with Kunal Mangaonkar, Director of Supply Chain (Systems, Data and Analytics) at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Kunal shares what keeps him coming back to AHRMM each year, the career advice that’s stuck with him, and how his background in systems and data influences the way he approaches healthcare supply chain. Plus, find out which supply chain challenge he’d choose to solve overnight. Tune in now! #PowerSupply #HealthcareSupplyChain #AHRMM #Podcast...
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Special Episode Release - Sterile Horizons: Running on Empty: The Inventory Crunch in ASCs
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The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, enjoy this episode from our friends at Beyond Clean. Tune in today! When trays are turning fast and supplies are running low, it’s not just the shelves that feel the strain—it’s also your staff. In this episode of “Sterile Horizons,” we sit down with Bobbie Gaskins to talk candidly about what it takes to keep departments running in lean ASC environments. From building smarter vendor partnerships to getting creative with limited sets, Bobbie shares strategies that are as real as they are resourceful. If your team is...
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - October '26 Updates
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This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share what you need to know from October ‘26: Recall volume in September AHRMM Academy Cohorts are available on demand Fall Forum (Pump it Up) Hope everyone enjoyed Healthcare Supply Chain Week! Field insights for supply chain resiliency have been released #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #OctoberUpdate _______ Power Supply is proud to...
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Special Episode Re-Release: Evidence Over Expense - The Real ROI: What Happens After the Sale?
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The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we’re bringing back a few episodes you won’t want to miss. Tune in today! The UV technology has been purchased, delivered, and rolled into the facility. So now what? In the final episode of “Evidence Over Expense,” Kyle Morrison and Xenex’s Selena Pfannstiel join us to explore why the real return on investment begins after the sale is complete. From staff training and user adoption to reporting, accountability, workflow integration, and ongoing vendor support, this conversation breaks down the often-overlooked factors...
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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Michael LaRocca
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Supply chain readiness isn't just about having enough inventory on the shelves. It's about having everything ready when a patient needs care. On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Michael LaRocca, Founder and CEO of Ready Computing, joins us to discuss why this distinction matters, especially for rural hospitals. From connecting supply chain performance to scheduled procedures to improving collaboration between clinical teams, Michael shares how a more proactive approach to procedure readiness can help hospitals protect patient care while managing costs. #PowerSupply...
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Special Episode Re-Release: Evidence Over Expense - What Really Matters When Evaluating UV Technology
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The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we’re bringing back a few episodes you won’t want to miss. Tune in today! Not all UV technologies are created equal, and for supply chain teams, knowing the difference leads to better purchasing decisions. In this episode of “Evidence Over Expense,” Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, and Juan Gonzalez from Xenex help cut through the confusion and explain what healthcare organizations should really be looking for before investing in UV technology. From FDA authorization and product safety to service, support, and...
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AHRMM26 Conference Podcast featuring Diana Carvajal
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This week on the AHRMM26 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM26 in San Antonio, TX, host Suzi Collins sits down with Diana Carvajal, Vice President, Healthcare & Commercial at Sierra-Cedar. Diana shares what keeps her coming back to these annual conferences and the best piece of advice she’s received throughout her career. She also weighs in on the one healthcare supply chain challenge she’d fix overnight and shares her biggest “aha” moment from this year’s conference. Tune in now! #PowerSupply #HealthcareSupplyChain #AHRMM #Podcast #SupplyChain
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Special Episode Re-Release: Evidence Over Expense - Simplifying UV Decisions for Supply Chain
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The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we’re bringing back a few episodes you won’t want to miss. Tune in today! When we talk about infection prevention, the conversation usually starts with clinical outcomes. But what if one of the most important decisions happens long before a patient enters the room? In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series “Evidence Over Expense,” Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, from Xenex and Steve Egbert from XENDELLA join us to explore how healthcare teams can take a smarter, evidence-based approach to evaluating UV technology....
info_outlineYou won’t want to miss this week’s jam-packed episode-- as we get an exclusive inside look at the future of healthcare economics with finance expert Andrew Donahue. As Director of Healthcare Finance Policy at HFMA, Andrew shares his insights and expertise on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the financial well-being of the healthcare industry. Come along as we examine how an aging population is reshaping our financial future amidst inflation, shifting payor mixes, and workforce challenges. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of healthcare finance, this episode is a must-listen as we discuss innovative disruptions and collaborative solutions that are shaping the future of healthcare economics. Join the conversation today!
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