Healthcare Hodgepodge

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads our annual sterile processing department of the year article. This year, UF Health Shands showed a multi-faceted, data-driven approach to sterile processing transformation and optimization. 

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article on automation and artificial intelligence in healthcare supply chain from Healthcare Purchasing News' March 2025 edition. 

Brad Clark, Vice President of Business Development at Henry Schein joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this episode that covers the importance of IDNs working with their distributor to navigate the complexities of the supply chain.

Allen Ehrlich is the Vice President, Healthcare and Strategic Accounts at SW Sustainability Solutions. Allen is a Medical Device Executive with over 30 years of commercial experience in medical and diagnostic device product management and development, marketing, sales, operations, and distribution. On this episode, Allen and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discuss sustainability initiatives. 

Ethan Weinberg is Cato's VP, Supply Chain Innovation. Ethan steers supply chain innovation, overseeing procurement and distribution strategies that enhance operational efficiency and service excellence. Since joining KOACORE (Cato's founding organization) at its inception, Ethan has sourced and delivered over 90 million units of medical and safety products, encompassing 1000+ SKUs for a broad rang...

Shaun Holt is CEO of Alveo Technologies. Holt joins Janette Wider, Editor-in-Chief, Healthcare Purchasing News on this episode to discuss three critical steps to stop HPAI in its tracks.

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article from HPN's February edition on pediatric supply chain challenges. 

Tom Redding is back for another episode! Tom leads the healthcare supply chain practice at St. Onge Company. On this episode he shares his perspectives on the year to come in healthcare supply chain with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider.

Lars Thording, PhD, is back for a second episode! Lars has a background in academia, consulting and industry leadership. He has been responsible for the launch of numerous market-disrupting solutions across healthcare, insurance and technology. Originally from Denmark, Lars has taught at universities in Denmark, Ireland and the United States. He currently serves as the vice president of marketing...

Mike DeSimpelaere, VP, Supply Chain, Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions joins HPN Editor-in-Chief  Janette Wider on this episode to discuss industry changing dynamics in 2025, supply chain investments, supply chain resiliency and more. 

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article on preparing healthcare supply chain for future disasters from our January edition. 

Richard Staynings is currently Chief Security Strategist for Cylera, a pioneer in the space of medical device and HIoT security. He is also author of Cyber Thoughts, a leading healthcare cybersecurity blog, and teaches postgraduate courses in cybersecurity, health informatics and healthcare management at the University of Denver University College. On this episode, Richard and Janette Wider, Edito...

Matt MacKenzie reads an article on revenue cycle management from Healthcare Purchasing News' November/December edition. 

Angela Carranza, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) , Lean Certified Manager of Clinical Resources, Medline, joins Editor-in-Chief, Janette Wider, Healthcare Purchasing News on this episode. The two discuss the relationship between the sterile processing department and the OR, particularly when it comes to onboarding new surgeons. 

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads a roundup of respiratory news that was featured in the Nov/Dec edition of HPN.

TRSA President Joe Ricci shares insights on linen, uniform, and facility services with Editor-in-Chief, Janette Wider.

Rebecca Gayden is Vice President and General Manager, Capital Equipment Solutions at Vizient. Adam Fairbourn is Director, Contract Services at Vizient. Gayden and Fairbourn join Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider to talk capital investments on this week's episode. 

Katie James is an advanced wound care subject matter expert. She currently works for Medline Industries. James and Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Purchasing News, Janette Wider, discuss assessing skin tones in this very special episode of Healthcare Hodgepodge. 

Ash Crowe, director, healthcare, St. Onge Company, joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this episode to talk about offsite reprocessing. 

Steve Liou, founder and CEO of Clarium, shares his insights on artificial intelligence in this topical episode with Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Purchasing News, Janette Wider. 

Tatiana Havryliuk, M.D., of Hello Sono shares insights with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider of Healthcare Purchasing News on point-of-care ultrasound.

Jennifer Kim Field is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Henry Schein, Inc. Jen is responsible for the Company’s global sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) work and integrating ESG into the Company’s strategies and activities. Jen and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discuss the business case for sustainability in healthcare. 

Michael Schank is Founder and Managing Director at Process Inventory Advisors LLC. He has over 25 years of experience as a management consultant in the financial services industry, advising clients on technology, process, risk, and large-scale business and digital transformations. His book, Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and Delivering Results with the Process Inventory Framew...

Senior Contributing Editor Kara Nadeau joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this very special episode and shares insights on sterile processing over the past year.

Marcia Frieze, CEO, Case Medical and Julia Freer Goldstein of JLFG Communications discuss key considerations for the total cost of ownership for cleaning and sterilization options with Healthcare Purchasing News' Editor in Chief, Janette Wider.