On this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl makes the case for storyboards in your facility: “The first time we saw a value analysis and utilization management storyboard was as we entered into a client hospital’s cafeteria. It was at the entrance of the cafeteria for all their management and employees to…
Read MoreThis is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the health care supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Mr. Harper is the current Chief of Logistics at…
Read MoreEpisodes NOW CEC APPROVED for AHRMM members! // Join us on the Power Supply podcast as we delve into the intricacies of Value Analysis with Rick Phillips, VP Advisory Services at HealthTrust. With a rich clinical background and current role in the space, Rick provides insights on how decision-making dynamics have transformed over the years,…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl discusses the not-so-true things we tend to tell ourselves related to supply utilization in our hospitals: “There are many myths, half-truths, and misinformation floating around the healthcare marketplace about supply utilization management. This misinformation is holding back hospitals, systems, and IDNs from embracing this…
Read MoreIn the July 2023 AHRMM Power Up Podcast, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the health care supply chain. In this episode, we delve into the issues of Sustainability 101 Round Table (DSCSA & Shape Tool) Fetal Scalp Electrode Shortage Tune in every month as we…
Read MoreJoin us for a captivating bonus episode of Power Supply as we sit down with Jimmy Farris, former NFL player turned Executive Coach. We explore the fascinating parallels between his football career and professional development in the healthcare supply chain industry and delve into Jimmy’s unique journey and uncover the valuable lessons and insights he…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl discusses the reality that every healthcare value analysis program is different in almost every respect.: “Even the U.S. Government mandates that Larry Miles’ value analysis system be employed within every government department, because it is a uniform methodology that can easily be understood by…
Read MoreIn this interview with Justin Poulin, Ryan Burke, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing with Pandion Optimization Alliance, discusses his background in health care supply chain and and involvement with Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC), including the YPAC’s history, the value to YPAC members and why senior leadership should be aware of the group, success stories and…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl discusses why you need to employ scientific management to uncover hidden supply chain expense savings – beyond price and standardization: “Supply chain expense optimization is the action of making the best and most effective use of supply cost expense management strategies, tactics, and techniques,…
Read MoreOn this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl why Nothing is more terrible than activity without insight: “A Strategic Purchased Service Plan has many similarities to a strategic planning process in that it is a systematic and defined planning process. Thus, this enables a healthcare organization to appraise the strengths, weaknesses, threats,…
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