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The Road to Savings: Unlocking Value in Courier Services

Power Supply

Release Date: 09/22/2025

AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Dan Hurry show art AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Dan Hurry

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On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Dan Hurry, President at Advantus Health Partners & CSCO Bon Secours Mercy Health. Dan explains what it truly means to take a proactive approach to supply chain management, exploring key areas including demand signals, contract cycles, and talent development. He also dives into the creative strategies needed for talent development in today's market, including the rise of gig work in healthcare supply chain. Tune in to hear Dan's insights on shifting from reactive to proactive supply chain strategies! #PowerSupply...

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Trust but Validate: Managing AI Fatigue in Healthcare Supply Chain show art Trust but Validate: Managing AI Fatigue in Healthcare Supply Chain

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AI fatigue is real, but what if the solution isn't less AI but a smarter approach to how we validate and implement it? On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by David Newton, SVP of Product, Customer Success, and AI Initiatives at HANDLE® Global and host of the Canopy podcast, to cut through the AI hype and talk about what's actually working in healthcare supply chain. David outlines why blockchain stalled while AI accelerated, how to turn proprietary data into a competitive advantage, and how to approach AI with the right mindset—trust but validate, start small, and focus on...

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Survey-Ready to Always-Ready: The New Joint Commission Standard show art Survey-Ready to Always-Ready: The New Joint Commission Standard

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What if passing your next Joint Commission survey depended less on having the right paperwork and more on whether your staff can explain the 'why' behind what they do? On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Kathy Neal and Sara Barker to break down Accreditation 360—the biggest shift to Joint Commission surveys in years—and what hospitals need to know for 2026. From consolidating standards to moving from checklist-based to performance-based surveys, Kathy and Sara explain what's actually changing, why collaboration across departments just became more critical, and how supply...

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From Barcodes to Bots: Building the Foundation for AI in Supply Chain show art From Barcodes to Bots: Building the Foundation for AI in Supply Chain

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What if the key to AI delivering results in healthcare supply chain isn't the AI itself—but the foundation you build first? On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Nathan Wicks, VP of Commercial Technologies and Engineering at Cardinal Health™ WaveMark™ Solutions, to explore what it takes to build a digitally automated supply chain. From RFID and real-time data capture to cloud platforms and AI agents, Nathan breaks down the building blocks health systems need—starting with data accuracy and proven technologies that create the foundation for AI to deliver real value. He...

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The Service Line Shift: Why Infusion Therapy Needs Its Own Strategy show art The Service Line Shift: Why Infusion Therapy Needs Its Own Strategy

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What if treating infusion therapy as its own service line could turn pharmacy from a cost center into a revenue driver? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome back Derek Imars, Executive Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain at IU Health, to explore why health systems should rethink their approach to infusion therapy. From the expansion of home infusion and CAR-T therapies to regulatory pressures, payor dynamics, and private equity influence, Derek breaks down the forces driving hospitals to centralize infusion services and build dedicated command centers. He shares how physician champions,...

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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - January '26 Updates show art AHRMM Power Up Podcast - January '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 January '26: Domestic Manufacturers Directory Annual AHRMM Conference - Save The Date! December Report - Tariff Strategy Insights for Product Categories #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #JanuaryUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the...

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Scope of Innovation: Single-Use Solutions for Surgical Success show art Scope of Innovation: Single-Use Solutions for Surgical Success

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Perfect imaging every time. No repairs. No reprocessing. Could single-use arthroscopes be the answer? On this special Beyond Clean, First Case, Power Supply, and Transmission Control Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we're joined by Rich McKillop, CEO of Pristine Surgical, to explore how their Summit™ 4K Single-Use Arthroscope is redefining what efficiency looks like in the OR. Learn how this single-use solution delivers consistent 4K image clarity while eliminating the time, labor, and costs associated with scope reprocessing and repairs. Through smart, cloud-connected technology...

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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - December '25 Updates show art AHRMM Power Up Podcast - December '25 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 updates from December ’25: Another Great Year! AHRMM’s Advocacy Efforts in 2025 AHRMM 26 - Call for Presentations Look ahead to 2026! #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #DecemberUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this...

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Beyond the Scanner: Mastering Annual Inventory in Critical Access show art Beyond the Scanner: Mastering Annual Inventory in Critical Access

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What if you could improve inventory accuracy without scanners, fancy tech, or extra staff—just smart cycle counts and creative teamwork? On this Season 16 finale of Power Supply, we're joined by Kimberly Alexander, Director of Materials and Purchasing at Huggins Hospital, for a look at how critical access hospitals can master annual inventory with limited resources. From managing unlocked storerooms on the honor system to coordinating manual cycle counts with lean teams and spreadsheets, Kimberly shows how limited resources don't have to mean limited results. She also addresses the unique...

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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Josh Strzelczyk  show art AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Josh Strzelczyk

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This week on the AHRMM SME Podcast, we sit down with Josh Strzelczyk, Program Director, Capital Planning and Acquisition at Northwestern Medicine. Josh breaks down what indirect procurement means and provides practical advice for organizations starting their own indirect procurement departments. He discusses how to use RFPs as strategic tools and shares insights on finding untapped opportunities for savings in indirect spend management. Josh also shares his experience receiving the prestigious Vizient Award as the first non-clinical supply chain professional to earn this recognition. Tune in...

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What if one of the biggest untapped opportunities for healthcare savings was sitting right at your loading dock? In this season finale of Power Supply, we’re joined by Bill Hale, Co-Founder and CEO of FetchGoat, to shine a spotlight on courier services—the hidden backbone linking labs, pharmacies, clinics, and patient care. From nonproductive stops to costly delays that keep couriers waiting, Bill explains how the absence of ownership, visibility, and automation has kept courier management off the radar as a key area for improvement in healthcare. He also shares how AI and smarter logistics strategies are rewriting the rules for efficiency, accountability, and patient impact. If you’ve ever wondered where wasted dollars are hiding in your supply chain, this conversation makes it clear: the road to savings may start with your couriers.

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