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Episodes NOW CEC APPROVED for AHRMM members! // What role does a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) play in facilities and construction projects? Do GPOs have the ability to help leverage data, contracts and use specialized tools to help reduce costs and mitigate risks for healthcare organizations? What role does supply chain have to help manage…

What is the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)? How does HFMA help its members achieve optimal performance to address the many challenges that exist in the US healthcare system? Why should supply chain be interested becoming members of this professional organization? Join Bray Manderson, vice president of sales at Aspirion and the president of the…

What would happen if we could create “highways” in the sky, where flying drones deliver supplies and replace or supplement traditional ground fleets? What if these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could provide a safer, more reliable, and more sustainable future for supply chain operations? What if digital infrastructure could be established to provide a more…

Why are health systems the only ones not making money? How can supply chain work to break down silos and bridge the gap to the C-suite when looking at soft dollar savings and cost avoidance strategies? What resources does supply chain need to be effective and how can they use data to make better informed…

What do risk management and supply chain have in common? With constant supply chain constraints, shortages and product substitutions, can risk management help build resiliency into the healthcare supply chain? With constant supply chain disruptions, what is the difference between a “clinically acceptable” product and a “clinically preferable” product? Join this timely conversation with Justin…

What does drone technology have to do with minimally invasive surgery? What happens when a neurosurgeon and “rocket scientist” start collaborating on new technologies to optimize solutions in the operating room? Did you know that every instrument tells a story and provides an insight into what the current need is, how and why it’s being…

Who is managing contract labor spend at your facility? How can metrics be put in place to make sense of contract labor spend? Is supply chain already perfectly positioned to lead negotiation and management of contract labor spend? With rising costs and reduced reimbursements, healthcare organizations are looking for ways to reduce expenses and maximize…

What type of education and training programs are available for the pharmacy supply chain? Is it possible to use traditional supply chain strategies to manage pharmaceutical spend? Can pharmacy and supply chain merge in order to become more effective in expense management and work towards a more proactive approach? In many hospitals and health systems,…

What does a supply chain leader of the future look like? How do health care organizations attract and retain young professionals in the supply chain? Are healthcare organizations at a place to take advantage of the growing talent of skilled professionals and use them to their full potential? As the world continues to change at…