From the OR to Supply Chain: A Surgeon’s Vision for Clinical Innovation
Release Date: 06/03/2024
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....
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - September '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 September ’26: FCC Proposed Rule – Long-Term Viable GPS Solution AHRMM Activity Supply Chain Week Oct 4-10 coming up! Fall forum (virtual conference Oct 28/29) Call for committee volunteers next week too All 4 AHRMM Academy courses are available for registration On the fringe - Ifosfamide update ...
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Special Episode Re-Release: Operate in Harmony - Compliance and Clarity Through Connected 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! When case information, vendor requirements, and compliance data live in separate systems, even a small gap can create major delays. In Episode 2 of “Operate in Harmony,” Brendan Shaw from ReadySet and Jay McDonald from Green Security join us to explore how connected technology can bring greater clarity to the people, products, and processes supporting every surgical case. From linking EHR, ERP, scheduling, and vendor credentialing systems to...
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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Dr. Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth
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On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth, Senior Vice President, Social Impact & Population Health at Hackensack Meridian Health. Dr. Nicole shares her personal connection to human trafficking and why greater awareness across healthcare is so important. She explores how human trafficking can show up in unexpected places throughout the healthcare supply chain, from manufacturing and workforce practices to transportation and delivery. She also takes us inside Hackensack Meridian Health’s Human Trafficking Response...
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Special Episode Re-Release: Operate in Harmony - Building Best Practices for Clinical, Operational, and Vendor Alignment
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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! Clinical teams, supply chain leaders, and vendor partners all play a critical role in surgical success, but getting everyone aligned isn't always easy. In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series, "Operate in Harmony," Geoff Gates from Cleveland Clinic and Matt Rechin from ReadySet join us to explore how stronger partnerships create the foundation for lasting best practices. From strengthening clinical engagement and streamlining vendor communication...
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Season 14 Rewind: Money Matters: Your Guide to Finance-Supply Chain Success
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Season 19 of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we’re bringing back a few fan favorites from Season 14. Tune in today! Ever wonder why your projected supply chain savings don't always show up the way you expected on the financial statements? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Doug van Houten, Strategic Consultant-Materials at Multiview Financial Software, to break down key finance and accounting concepts that can help supply chain professionals work more effectively with their finance teams. From double-entry accounting and ERP transaction timing to accounts payable...
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Season 14 Rewind: Packed with Purpose: Building Mission-Driven Manufacturing Teams
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Season 19 of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we’re bringing back a few fan favorites from Season 14. Tune in today! How can workers who ship anonymous boxes feel as mission-connected as the surgeons using their products? This week on Power Supply, we sit down with Melissa Henderson from TriVista to explore how manufacturers can bridge the gap between factory floors and patient care. From tackling skilled trade shortages to transforming struggling facilities through storytelling and visual displays, Melissa shares how connecting teams to patient outcomes can improve retention...
info_outlineWhat if the key to unlocking your supply chain’s full potential has been hiding in plain sight all along, in the most unlikely place – the Operating Room? This week on Power Supply, Dr. Pearce McCarty, orthopedic surgeon and supply chain innovator, joins us to make a compelling case for why engaging surgeons in healthcare supply chain could be the key to unlocking game-changing improvements in cost, quality, and outcomes. He'll share eye-opening stories from his own journey into the supply chain realm and reveal the communication strategies and data-driven tactics that helped him bridge the gap between the OR and supply chain. Plus, Dr. McCarty will give us an exclusive look at how cutting-edge technologies like generative AI could revolutionize the way surgeons and supply chain teams collaborate to drive sustainable change. Tune in, buckle up, and get ready to explore the untapped potential of surgeon-supply chain collaboration – your patients, your providers, and your bottom line will thank you!
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