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In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Nataschia Roberts, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Saint Luke’s Health System, shares how her team developed an innovative structure to effectively manage their relationship with a managed service provider. She shares how her team expedited response times and rate adjustments by meeting multiple times per day and keeping…

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…

Feeling buried under outdated or unused products taking up valuable real estate in your supply room? Join supply chain superstars Suzi Collins, Brian Bartel, and Justin Poulin as they dive into the world of obsolete inventory, providing key strategies to spring clean your stockrooms and break free from storage struggles! From handling clinician resistance to…

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. In this episode, Mike and Justin will provide insightful analysis and commentary on topics including: UDI Forum Updates Reimagining AHRMM…

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…

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Dylan Hansen, Manager of Materials Management at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, shares his inspiring success story in quality improvement. He discusses how he leverages QAPI committees and Kamishibai boards to encourage staff participation and monitor department performance. He also shares his experience of spearheading projects to…

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…

In this AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Lee Ayers, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations at Sutter Health, discusses with Justin Poulin the importance of maximizing supply chain staff efficiency through standardized processes, cost savings, and technology. Listen in to learn more about how proper workforce management and leveraging the right tools can optimize…

This week on the Power Supply podcast, we’re embarking on a journey to revolutionize how we approach procurement in healthcare supply chain! Join industry expert, Mark Van Sumeren, as he shares his innovative approach to procurement in healthcare, focusing on the often-overlooked world of indirect spend. By utilizing market analysis and benchmarking strategies, Mark reveals…

Want to hear how one healthcare system broke down barriers and supercharged clinician engagement? This episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast spotlights Susan Morris of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, who spearheaded an inventive tube inventory system project enroute to Magnet nursing status. By partnering closely with nurses to overhaul supply chain processes on…