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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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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’…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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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…
Read MoreWhat’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…
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This week on the AHRMM25 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM25 in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin talks with Allen Archer. Allen shares his conference highlights and reveals how he celebrates big supply chain wins with his team. He also tackles the fun question of what the secret password would be for a supply chain…
Read MoreWhat if the biggest barrier to healthcare savings isn’t finding the opportunities—it’s getting anyone to trust they’ll actually work? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome back Mark Van Sumeren, Managing Director at Health Industry Advisor LLC, to explore what advisors can do to establish and improve trust within the healthcare supply chain. Drawing…
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This week on the AHRMM25 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM25 in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin talks with Lobel Lurie. Lobel shares her conference highlights and reveals the perfect theme song for her career journey. She also tackles the fun question of what the secret password would be for a supply chain speakeasy at…
Read MoreEvery supply chain team has experienced it: the shelves look full, but the product you actually need is nowhere to be found. On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Dustin Patterson, National Manager of Supply Chain Solutions at LogiQuip®, to explore the storage challenges frontline supply chain teams are really facing—and how…
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