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 insights and updates from May '25: AHRMM25 - Tuesday's General Session Logistic Considerations with Tariffs AHA Advocacy Proposed MCD/MCR cuts 340b Pharmaceu...

How can workers who ship anonymous boxes feel as mission-connected as the surgeons using their products? This week on Power Supply, we sit down with Melissa Henderson from TriVista to explore how manufacturers can bridge the gap between factory floors and patient care. From tackling skilled trade shortages to transforming struggling facilities through storytelling and visual displays, Melissa shar...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Joseph Carr, VP of Supply Chain at Akron Children's Hospital. Joseph reveals how his team revamped their product requisition process with smart controls and transformed their value analysis workflow by shifting work from busy clinicians to suppliers. He also shows how Operational Excellence initiatives helped s...

How will the new tariffs impact your healthcare supply chain costs and operations? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Nick Hut, Senior Editor at Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), to explore the far-reaching implications of recent tariff changes on healthcare organizations. From rising costs for medical supplies to potential shipment delays, Nick shares practical insights...

On this episode of the StreetClothes podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional whose passion project is generating some serious buzz in his own backyard! With 31 hives and counting, this busy bee has discovered the joy—minus the occasional sting—and the liquid gold rewards of working with nature's busiest pollinators. Tune in to hear how Cody Troutt's adventures in beekeeping bring the...

What if your small hospital could implement a new ERP system without the usual chaos and disruption? On this Power Supply Season 14 premiere episode, we welcome back Matt Hoffmann, Director of Materials Management at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, who brings a unique perspective on ERP implementation in rural and critical access hospitals. From building an item master from scratch (yes, from s...

On this episode 4 of the StreetClothes podcast, we talk to Lindsay Brown, a Minnesota clinician who has a passion project unlike any other! Not only does she know where babies come from (every child's eternal question), she also knows how clinical expertise beautifully combines with nurturing care during life's very first moments.  Tune in to hear how Linds's work as a doula brings comfort and adv...

What if you could ensure essential equipment is available for clinicians while reducing capital and rental spend? On this week's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we're joined by Jeanne Spoden, VP of Medical Technology Management Solutions at Agiliti, for a conversation on the difficulty of managing medical equipment – and the impact on costs, patient care, and staff. The episode also takes a closer...

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 April '25: 2025 Spring Summit – 3-Day Virtual Event Cohorts * Recent Cohort Completed (Inventory & Distribution Management) * Info...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes George Godfrey, Chief Supply Chain Officer & Corporate VP of Financial Shared Services at Baptist Health South Florida. George dishes on how a unified strategy between supply chain and accounts payable teams can eliminate communication breakdowns and streamline processes. He also shares how leveraging CRM automation...

On this episode 3 of our brand new StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to two healthcare professionals who have a passion project that's far from fowl play! Not only have they created their own backyard flock of feathered friends, they've also cracked the code for beating those sky-high egg prices! Tune in to hear how Sean Weir & Stacey Gielen became known as the "Chicken Tenders"...

On this episode 2 of the StreetClothes podcast, we talk to a well-known voice in the medical device space about bending strings and making his guitar "talk." If you're like many Americans, you've probably got a guitar in a closet somewhere. Some of you may even use your guitar as a much-needed tool to unwind your mind after a crazy day at the hospital. Whether you're a "picker" or a "grinner", if...

On this episode 1 of our brand new, human-interest "StreetClothes" podcast series, we talk to a clinician who moonlights as a personal chef in between his travel assignments. Don't listen to this interview on an empty stomach as the smell, taste, and passion for food is strong from beginning to end. But like any good recipe, even this story has a little twist — this personal chef isn't whipping up...

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 '25: SCRC Tariff Report AHRMM 2 nd Annual Spring Summit – Registration Now Open! Nothing on the Fringe - Hooray! Baxter IF F...

What happens when finance and supply chain departments speak different languages? On this Power Supply Season 13 finale episode, we welcome Tyler Beck, Finance Manager at CommonSpirit Health, to explore the critical connection between finance and supply chain departments. From navigating the timing differences between "spend" and "expense" to unraveling the complexity of rebates and admin fees, Ty...

What if you could transform your supply chain to run smarter, faster, and safer—all while reducing manual touches? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Peter Bennett, Senior VP of Global Supply Chain at Cardinal Health, to explore the revolutionary impact of automation in healthcare logistics. From robotics that bring goods to people, to AI-driven planning systems, Pete shares how these tec...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Tracy Nasarenko, VP of Community Engagement - Healthcare at GS1 US, who breaks down the latest updates on the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and what it means for healthcare supply chains. Tracy shares critical insights on the current implementation phase, including progress with pharmacy serialization at the...

What lessons could your healthcare system learn from a toy company about successful technology implementation? On this week's episode of Power Supply, we welcome Steve Silva, a supply chain expert with experience in both consumer goods and healthcare, to explore the challenges of systems integration and ERP implementations. From his time at Hasbro Toys to his experience in healthcare supply chain,...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Brian Zuck, VP of Supply Chain at Essentia Health, who shares the unique challenges of building resilience in rural healthcare supply chains. Brian explains his practical approach to combining resilience with stability, revealing how Essentia overcomes rural staffing challenges through their clinician-led commi...

What's the secret to building engaged, resilient teams in today's healthcare environment? It's not just about resources—it's about shaping the right behaviors! On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Sue Tetzlaff, Principal and Co-founder of Capstone Leadership Solutions, to explore how behavior standards drive organizational excellence. From establishing clear expectations to coaching teams e...

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 insights and updates from February '25: New Cohort Launched - Inventory & Distribution Management Procurement & Value Analysis Cohort coming in March! Update...

Could the secret to cutting costs and boosting efficiency really be hidden in your department's equipment tracking system? This week on Power Supply, Suneil Mandava, Founder and CEO of Mobile Aspects, joins us to explore how RFID technology is transforming healthcare operations. From tracking high-value medical devices to preventing equipment loss, Suneil shares how hospitals are combining RFID an...

What happens when supply chain and IT join forces? Game-changing innovation! In this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Sarah Hatchett, Chief Information Officer and John Dockins, Executive Director of Sourcing and Vendor Management at Cleveland Clinic, to uncover how their strategic partnership is transforming IT sourcing and vendor management. From navigating complex contracts to boosting...

What if you could turn everyday inventory challenges into revenue opportunities? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Jeremiah Smiley and JJ Anderson to explore how Stock & Bill programs are driving efficiency and real savings in supply chain operations. From implementing digital solutions to standardizing processes, our guests share how they tackled inefficiencies and leveraged technology...

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Jason Isherwood, CEO of LinSights Health & ClearVu-IQ and Chair of the AHRMM National Chapter Relations Committee. Drawing from his passion for optimizing healthcare linen and laundry systems, Jason shares an example of identifying operational inefficiencies during an on-site evaluation and how these insights can app...