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
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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
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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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Partners in Safety: Supply Chain's Role in Patient Care
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Behind every safe clinical outcome is a system of supply chain decisions that make it possible. On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by Jimmy Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Advantus Health Partners, to explore supply chain's role in patient safety—and why preventable medical errors remain a challenge that high-reliability practices can help reduce. From standardization and surgical timeouts to reducing unnecessary variation, Dr. Chung explains how safer care is built through consistent, well-designed systems. He also encourages supply chain professionals to recognize their role...
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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Christina Mendez
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On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Christina Mendez, Sr. Manager, Healthcare Brand at Grainger. Christina breaks down the recent CMS rulemaking that prohibits notification of survey windows and how this impacts accrediting organizations. She shares examples of how Joint Commission and DNV have adjusted their standards and discusses what supply chain professionals should be doing now to prepare. Tune in to hear Christina's insights on navigating regulatory changes and ensuring compliance readiness! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast...
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Off-Site, On Point: The Standalone CSC/CSP Advantage
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What changes when your Supply Chain and Sterile Processing departments step off-site—and into their own purpose-built command center? On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by Rusty Parker, Vice President of Supply Chain & Support Services at North Mississippi Health Services, as he breaks down the benefits of operating a standalone Consolidated Service Center (CSC) and Centralized Sterile Processing (CSP). From faster turnarounds and transport reliability to stronger protection against product shortages, Rusty shares how centralized operations unlock speed, scale, and stability...
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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Christina Tosto
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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Christina Tosto, Vice President & General Manager, WaveMark™ Solutions at Cardinal Health. Christina reveals surprising supply chain statistics that impact patient safety, including that 40% of healthcare providers have canceled surgeries due to a lack of supplies, and nearly 20% of clinicians' time is consumed by supply chain tasks. She breaks down the impact of product delays, expired inventory, and inefficient processes on patient care. Tune in to hear Christina's strategies for telling an effective...
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Beyond Tariffs: The Ethical Side of Healthcare Sourcing
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What happens when you dig deeper into country of origin data and discover it's not just about tariffs or supply chain resilience? On this episode of Power Supply, Lee Ann McWhorter, VP of Business Development at Meperia (now part of Genesis Automation Healthcare), takes the country of origin conversation in a completely different direction—exploring labor practices, manufacturing conditions, and the ethical accountability hospitals need to consider when sourcing medical supplies. She shares why transparency in this data matters, how to embed it into your materials management systems, and...
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - November '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 what you need to know from November ’25: New Board Members & Process Overview AHA’s 232 Tariff Public Response (PPE, Medical Consumables, & Medical Equipment) UDI Forum is running this week - will be on-demand (success stories) #AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #NovemberUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with...
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The Capital Strategy: Building Your 10-Year Equipment Plan
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What's the secret to keeping your hospital's equipment safe, reliable, and budget-friendly? On this episode of Power Supply, we're joined by Marc Schlessinger, Principal Consultant and Investigator at ECRI, to dive into the world of capital replacement planning for medical devices. Marc breaks down the real factors that determine how long equipment actually lasts—from utilization rates and technology shifts to the "graveyard closets" of unused gear sitting in every OR—and shares how a smart 10-year plan can save hospitals from costly surprises. Whether you're managing budgets, maintaining...
info_outlineThis week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Lee Ann McWhorter, VP of Business Development at Meperia. Lee Ann breaks down the concept of functional equivalents and explains how increasing backorders and stockouts have transformed the healthcare supply chain landscape. She shares best practices for managing functional equivalents, including identifying critical items, developing robust formularies, and engaging clinicians with data-driven insights. Tune in to hear Lee Ann's insights on navigating product shortages and how recall histories can powerfully shape your supply chain strategy!
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