The Supply Chain Balancing Act: Navigating Cost, Quality, & Patient Care
Release Date: 11/04/2024
Season 8 Rewind - Building Strong Vendor Relationships: A Blueprint for Success
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Season 13 of Power Supply will launch on 2/3/25. In the meantime, we will be highlighting some of our favorite episodes from Season 8! What if stronger vendor relationships could revolutionize your healthcare supply chain? Director of Business Sourcing Strategies for the University of Kansas Health System, Kim Smith, asked this same question before pioneering an integrated vendor management system that did just that. Kim’s innovative system not only strengthened vendor relationships but ensured compliance while fostering collaborative partnerships with suppliers. By using technology...
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Season 8 Rewind - From Rounding to Results: A Journey Towards Clinically Integrated Supply Chain
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Season 13 of Power Supply will launch on 2/3/25. In the meantime, we will be highlighting some of our favorite episodes from Season 8! This week on the Power Supply podcast, we’re unlocking the secrets to supply chain success with Ginger Sharp, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Health. Ginger shares her expertise and innovative strategies for fostering clinician engagement and building strong vendor partnerships. Come along as we discover relationship-building tools that bring clinical and vendor teams together, along with the problem-solving techniques that have...
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - December '24 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 insights and updates from December ’24: Effective Leadership Series: Free-mium Promotion Tariffs & Port Strikes Year End Recap - Looking Ahead to 2025! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #DecemberUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain....
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Season 8 Rewind - Forecasting Healthcare’s Financial Future
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Season 13 of Power Supply will launch on 2/3/25. In the meantime, we will be highlighting some of our favorite episodes from Season 8! You 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...
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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Tim Martin
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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 Conference, host Justin Poulin is joined by Tim Martin, Director of Purchasing at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Fresh off his team's recognition with the prestigious Heartbeat of Healthcare award, Tim opens up about his passion for professional development and nurturing future supply chain talent. He also dishes on the most unexpected item he's ever had to source and entertains the thought of time-traveling back to mentor his younger self. You won't want to miss out on this insightful and candid conversation!...
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Season 8 Rewind - From Classroom to Career: Unlocking Opportunities with Healthcare Supply Chain Internships
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Season 13 of Power Supply will launch on 2/3/25. In the meantime, we will be highlighting some of our favorite episodes from Season 8! This week on the Power Supply podcast, we’re unlocking the secrets to supercharging your talent pipeline through healthcare supply chain internships! Joining us this week is Patrick Broos, Director of Supply Chain Management at Catawba Valley Medical Center and Adjunct Faculty Member at Catawba Valley Community College. Patrick gives us an energizing look at how immersive internship programs can ignite passion and accelerate skills in emerging supply...
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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Karen Morlan
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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 conference in Columbus, OH, host Justin Poulin welcomes Karen Morlan, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Karen discusses her passion for proactively planning and anticipating future supply chain needs, from new facility openings to potential supply disruptions, and the importance of engaging the right teams. She also shares the best career advice she's ever received as well as a travel experience that provided a new perspective on the patient journey. Tune in today!...
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2024 in Review: Innovation, Automation & What's Next
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What trends shaped the healthcare supply chain industry this year, and what's heading our way in 2025? In this Season 12 finale episode, our Power Supply hosts Justin Poulin, Hays Waldrop, and Garry Skinner come together to explore a year of transformation and innovation. From software optimization to Robotic Process Automation (RPA), our hosts reflect on the emerging technologies reshaping supply chain operations. Whether you're interested in workforce optimization strategies or the benefits of AI implementation, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the forces driving our industry...
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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Tim Bugg
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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Tim Bugg, President & CEO of Capstone Health Alliance, joins host Justin Poulin LIVE during the AHRMM24 conference. Tim shares his passion for addressing the unique challenges facing rural healthcare facilities and strategies to keep these critical providers sustainable. He also reveals his go-to approach for convincing stakeholders to invest in supply chain improvements that drive meaningful impact. Don't miss these insights straight from a supply chain leader working to drive positive change across healthcare organizations!...
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Small Steps, Big Savings: Building Your Value Pipeline
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What if you could uncover hidden cost savings throughout your healthcare supply chain? This week on Power Supply, Iliana Isherwood, Supply Chain Sales Executive at Cardinal Health, joins us to reveal proven strategies for identifying and capturing often-overlooked savings opportunities. From streamlining processes to optimizing vendor partnerships, Iliana shares how organizations can build a sustainable pipeline of value-driven initiatives. Whether you're looking to enhance purchased services or improve vendor relationships, this episode offers valuable approaches for achieving measurable...
info_outlineHow does healthcare supply chain succeed at its ultimate test—implementing critical changes while balancing quality, cost, and patient care? On this episode of Power Supply, Brian Bartel, Director of Materials Management at Mckenzie Willamette Medical Center, joins us to explore the realities of healthcare logistics and supply chain transitions. From cultivating successful vendor partnerships to leveraging KPIs for seamless implementations, Brian shares real-world strategies and lessons learned from the frontlines of supply chain management. Whether you're planning your next major transition or aiming to strengthen your vendor relationships, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you drive seamless change in your organization. Tune in and discover how to create your own supply chain success story!
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