Power Supply

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 October '26: Recall volume in September AHRMM Academy Cohorts are available on demand Fall Forum (Pump it Up) Hope everyone enjoye...

Supply chain readiness isn't just about having enough inventory on the shelves. It's about having everything ready when a patient needs care. On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Michael LaRocca, Founder and CEO of Ready Computing, joins us to discuss why this distinction matters, especially for rural hospitals. From connecting supply chain performance to scheduled procedure...

This week on the AHRMM26 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM26 in San Antonio, TX, host Suzi Collins sits down with Diana Carvajal, Vice President, Healthcare & Commercial at Sierra-Cedar. Diana shares what keeps her coming back to these annual conferences and the best piece of advice she's received throughout her career. She also weighs in on the one healthcare supply chain challenge she'...

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 September '26: FCC Proposed Rule – Long-Term Viable GPS Solution AHRMM Activity Supply Chain Week Oct 4-10 coming up! Fall forum (...

The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we're bringing back a few episodes you won't want to miss. Tune in today! When case information, vendor requirements, and compliance data live in separate systems, even a small gap can create major delays. In Episode 2 of "Operate in Harmony," Brendan Shaw from ReadySet and Jay McDonald from Green Security join us to explore how conn...

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth , Senior Vice President, Social Impact & Population Health at Hackensack Meridian Health . Dr. Nicole shares her personal connection to human trafficking and why greater awareness across healthcare is so important. She explores how human trafficking can show up in unexpected places througho...

The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we're bringing back a few episodes you won't want to miss. Tune in today! Clinical teams, supply chain leaders, and vendor partners all play a critical role in surgical success, but getting everyone aligned isn't always easy. In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series, "Operate in Harmony," Geoff Gates from Cleveland Clinic and Mat...

More surgical cases are moving to ambulatory settings, AI is advancing at breakneck speed, and healthcare teams are facing growing staffing and financial pressures. So how does the surgical supply chain keep up? In the final episode of "Operate in Harmony," Matt Rechin from ReadySet returns alongside Mark Van Sumeren from Health Industry Advisor LLC to explore what healthcare organizations should...

An off-contract item slips into the OR. A bill-only error goes unnoticed. A utilization mistake isn't caught until months later. In Episode 3 of "Operate in Harmony," Brendan Shaw and Matt Rechin from ReadySet reveal how seemingly small gaps can add up to significant financial losses across the surgical supply chain. From gaining visibility before products reach the OR to analyzing cost per case a...

The UV technology has been purchased, delivered, and rolled into the facility. So now what? In the final episode of "Evidence Over Expense," Kyle Morrison and Xenex's Selena Pfannstiel join us to explore why the real return on investment begins after the sale is complete. From staff training and user adoption to reporting, accountability, workflow integration, and ongoing vendor support, this conv...

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 July '26: AHRMM Academy: Still time to sign up for the live cohort Supply Chain Week: Oct 4th - 10th (new theme for 2026) AHA Anno...

Not all UV technologies are created equal, and for supply chain teams, knowing the difference leads to better purchasing decisions. In this episode of "Evidence Over Expense," Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, and Juan Gonzalez from Xenex help cut through the confusion and explain what healthcare organizations should really be looking for before investing in UV technology. From FDA authorizatio...

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...