Power Supply

On this week's re-release episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl explains how the circle of confluence strategy can positively impact your hospital's Supply Chain: "Regular communication is fundamental. It gives clinicians the opportunity to share and digest diverse ideas. It can also generate new ideas by putting old ones into context. Publish newsletters to keep clinicians fully in...

When we talk about infection prevention, the conversation usually starts with clinical outcomes. But what if one of the most important decisions happens long before a patient enters the room? In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series "Evidence Over Expense," Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, from Xenex and Steve Egbert from XENDELLA join us to explore how healthcare teams can take a smarter,...

On this week's re-release episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl takes a unique look at healthcare supply chain through the lens of a completely different industry filled with competition and a drive for excellence: "It is amazing what your healthcare supply chain organization can learn from another totally different yet high-tech industry. In this case, it was an article from BBC Sp...

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Vic Suarez, MS, PMP, CMRP, Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army and Co-Founder & Principal Growth Partner at Blu Zone Bio. After helping lead vaccine development efforts during Operation Warp Speed, Vic gained a firsthand look at the challenges facing the global healthcare supply chain. In this conversation, he explores the vulnerab...

Season 19 of Power Supply will premiere later this year! Until then, please enjoy this throwback episode from Season 14! How can healthcare systems transform supply chain students into future industry leaders? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome back Ed Hisscock, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, to explore how engaging with university students today can build a sust...

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 June '26: National/High Level Work (SCRC Situational Alert on expediting same-day courier service (American Expediting) Conference...

What if the next breakthrough in your supply chain doesn't require a massive budget or a complicated system implementation? In this episode of Power Supply, Alisha Beringer, Director of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, shares how some of the most impactful innovations come from listening to frontline staff, solving real-world problems, and making better use of the tools already at your finge...

When linen spend rises, are you seeing the full picture, or just the invoice? On this week's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we're joined by Jason Isherwood, CEO and Co-Founder of ClearVu-IQ, and Mike Hopkins, Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, to explore how utilization intelligence is helping health systems better understand linen usage across their facilities. Learn how Cl...

What happens when data transparency shifts the balance of power in healthcare supply chain? In this week's episode of Power Supply, Brendan Kelly, Vice President of Business Development at Genesis Automation Healthcare, joins the team to explore how data transparency is transforming vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and supply chain decision-making. From pricing validation and contract...

What happens when counterfeit pharmaceuticals go digital? In this episode of Power Supply, Vinny Minhas, VP and Head of Sales at an AI-powered brand protection company, j joins the conversation to explore how technology is reshaping the fight against counterfeit drugs. From the rapid increase in counterfeit medications and hidden online marketplaces to the growing role of AI in identifying suspici...

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 May '26: Compensation Survey '26 Upcoming Events Information Systems - Data Management Academy Finance Academy Spring Summit - On...

What happens when healthcare supply chain teams stop trusting their own data? In this episode of Power Supply, Shireen Ahmad, Executive Partner at Midstream, joins us to explain why data hygiene remains one of the biggest challenges in healthcare supply chain, and why its impact reaches far beyond IT. From ERP migrations and broken contract relationships to pricing discrepancies that can cost hosp...

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Tom Redding, Executive VP, Healthcare at St. Onge Company. From Sterile Processing and pharmacy to distribution and support services, Tom breaks down why more healthcare organizations are exploring centralization efforts and what it really takes to make them successful. He discusses how leaders can evaluate organizational...

QR codes are everywhere, but what happens when a simple scan becomes a cybersecurity risk? In this episode of Power Supply, Mark Manning, Founder & CEO at iTRACE Technologies, Inc., joins the team to uncover the growing threats tied to QR codes, counterfeit medical products, and supply chain authentication in healthcare. From "quishing" scams and QR jacking to device tracking and patient safety, M...

What happens when a finance leader steps directly into the healthcare supply chain world? This week on Power Supply, Jordan Ohman, CFO of Supply Chain at Bon Secours Mercy Health, shares his candid perspective on the growing intersection of finance, operations, physician alignment, and strategic sourcing. From redefining what "real savings" actually means to navigating the competing incentives bet...

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Ginger Sharp, VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Health. Ginger discusses why services sourcing is becoming a bigger focus for healthcare supply chain leaders and explains how strong stakeholder engagement can lead to better long-term results. She shares how her department approaches both clinical and non-clinical...

What does it really take to earn trust in healthcare supply chain? In this episode of Power Supply, veteran trauma rep Dan Knight pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes, always-on life of a medical device rep and what it means for the teams they serve. From 2 AM emergency cases and missed holidays to balancing surgeon demands with supply chain expectations, Dan offers a candid look at the reali...

What happens when a healthcare system is drowning in invoice errors, buried under thousands of mismatches, and stuck chasing credit memos? In this episode of Power Supply, Misty Lynn Garrison, Director of Procurement Operations at UVA Health, shares how her team transformed a chaotic, spreadsheet-driven process into a streamlined, tech-enabled operation that delivers real results. With a backgroun...

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with David Newton, Head of AI Orchestration at Green Security. David shares his background in AI development and discusses the most effective use cases for healthcare supply chain applications. He explains how AI can tackle micro to medium problems while easing the burden on already strained IT and analytics teams. David also...

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 updates from April '26: Spring Summit is around the corner! Annual Conference - Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Exercise On The Fringe – Neuro Sponge Recall...

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 March '26: Impact of Iran on our Supply Chain SCRC Meeting with the Policy Team: Looking for feedback on the CMS proposed ruling o...

Think you need the perfect resume to build a successful career in healthcare supply chain? On this Season 17 finale of Power Supply, we sit down with Mike Hopkins, VP of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, and Harold Dillow, VP of Supply Chain at TriHealth, to explore what it really takes to build and develop talent in the healthcare supply chain. From their non-traditional journeys to the ment...

Do you know for certain that every product in your hospital is authentic—or could counterfeits be slipping through undetected? On this episode of Power Supply, we're joined by Adam Bartlett, Director of Expert Services, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals at Resilinc, to explore how counterfeiting has become a trillion-dollar global industry targeting healthcare. From fake medications and nutraceutica...

What changes when medical manufacturing moves closer to home? On this Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ episode, we speak with Joel Colyer, VP of Global Medical Products & Distribution Marketing at Cardinal Health™, about the strategy behind bringing Monoject™ needles and syringes manufacturing back to the U.S. and what that shift means for today's healthcare supply chain. Learn how their strategic i...

How do you create a sustainability program when there's no roadmap, limited resources, and teams that need convincing? On this episode of Power Supply, we're joined by Chris Sanchez, Director of Sustainability and Resilience at Baptist Health South Florida, to explore how healthcare organizations can turn environmental goals into practical, measurable action. Chris shares how he built a sustainabi...