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This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Listen in as Justin speaks with AHRMM Young Professionals Advisory Council member Andrei Armanca at #AHRMM23! Learn how Andrei is transforming procurement at Ochsner Health through talent development, technology leverage, and effective change management. Hear Andrei's insightful perspectives on redefining the buyer role for strategic value in a complex healthcare landscape, and discover how to advance your supply chain through governance, workflow improvements, and analytics to drive better product access and caregiver support. Andrei provides forward-thinking frameworks to optimize purchasing, gain stakeholder buy-in, and focus on patient outcomes. And now, Andrei Armanca, System Procurement Manager at Ochsner Health...

This week on the Power Supply podcast, we're unlocking the secrets to supercharging your talent pipeline through healthcare supply chain internships! Joining us this week is Patrick Broos, Director of Supply Chain Management at Catawba Valley Medical Center and Adjunct Faculty Member at Catawba Valley Community College. Patrick gives us an energizing look at how immersive internship programs can ignite passion and accelerate skills in emerging supply chain professionals. Tune in to hear Patrick's insider tips for structuring hands-on experiences that benefit students and healthcare facilities alike. Discover how you can empower the next generation of innovative supply chain professionals through mentoring, networking, and real-world experiences. Tune in today!

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This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the health care supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… October '23 Update - UDI Forum Later This Month! - Healthcare learning community focused on sustainability - launching next month! - On The Fringe – The office of science and technology policy (OSTP) Discussing development of a digital supply chain looking at non-healthcare companies getting into healthcare

Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain.

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Power Supply is proud to announce a new partnership with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the health care supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply will offer Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the health care supply chain audience.

The fast-paced, high-pressure world of today's healthcare supply chain is taking its toll on our supply chain professionals, especially our leaders. With the constant pressure to ensure the availability of critical supplies and equipment, it's no wonder leadership burnout is on the rise in our industry. Hear from Justin Poulin and Suzi Collins as they shed much-needed light on this growing trend and offer valuable tips for recognizing the signs of burnout before it becomes too overwhelming. If you're struggling with stress and leadership burnout, Justin and Suzi will explain how prioritizing self-care, delegating responsibilities, and fostering a supportive work environment can help alleviate the pressures of your role. Join the conversation today!

Want to stock up on more Supply Chain insights? Connect with us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powersupplymedia

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This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast on Power Supply hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Alyssa Kangas, MBA, CMRP | Senior Director, Contracting & Procurement at CentraCare Topic: Clinical Integration & Achieving Greater Contract Adherence - Clinical Integration – Engaging Providers for Success - No margin = no mission * Rural HCOs may feel a greater responsibility to generate a margin to ensure that they can deliver more advanced care options locally *Expansion of services can only happen if the funding is there - Evidence Based Decisions take into account: *Patient Experience *Patient Outcomes *Fiscal Viability - These areas of focus do not need to be mutually exclusive – evidence takes us there - Success Story * Overview of how you got started *Building business acumen for providers *Gaining engagement * A couple keys to the success of initiative * Establish the "Why" and educate/build the necessary skills * Diad leadership structure * Physician leader * Operational leader * Engage both leaders in VA steering committees

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Alan K. Edwards, CMRP Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions Group at Mary Washington Healthcare Topic: Recruiting SC Talent From Outside Healthcare Outline: - Overview of the staffing crisis *Layoffs and hiring shortages – how does this coexist? *Competitive landscape (IT positions, pay scale and impact on retention) *Baseline skill set needs to be higher level than before - Turnover planning – the reality is that there will be turnover - Where do we find talent? - If outside healthcare, how long does it take to learn the nuances in healthcare? - What are some best practices for identifying and hiring SC experience without healthcare experience?

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Rueben Mathew Philip, one of our YPAC members and the Product Lead at Clarium Health Topic: Technology Enabling Supply Resiliency - Define a key concept to set the table for the discussion – what is "Dark Data"? - In what ways can technology address dark data challenges *Visibility to the supply chain *Humans cannot monitor and track large data sets *Implications for standardization *Enables HCO to respond to SC disruption *Adjust strategy related to actionable insights *Technology can track and create actionable insights that humans cannot - Give us a real world example of an actionable insight that can be gained only through technology - How can listeners put this into practice?

As our industry continues to navigate the "new normal" of backorders, staffing shortages, and budget cuts, many supply chain professionals find themselves struggling to meet their facility's supply needs. If you've been asking yourself, "How can I get this product in time?" or "Will this item ever come off backorder?", we have the solutions you've been waiting for! Join Justin Poulin and Suzi Collins as they discuss how you can leverage the power of AI technology, critical reasoning, data analysis, and your passion for the industry, to successfully meet the escalating demands of your department. If you're ready to invest in the future of your supply chain success, tune in to this can't-miss conversation!

Want to stock up on more Supply Chain insights? Connect with us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powersupplymedia

To check out more from Justin and Suzi's video series visit us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu-lsrFpnsLn3J-s_RGNF_VtH6kscKtr

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In the September 2023 AHRMM Power Up Podcast, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the health care supply chain. In this episode, we delve into the issues of - Healthcare Supply Chain Week Oct 1-7th - The Power of Partnerships - SCRC Updates - Abbott Adult Nutrition - On The Fringe - Panama Canal (Restrictions related to Drought)

Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain.

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Power Supply is proud to announce a new partnership with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the health care supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply will offer Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the health care supply chain audience.

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert…

Corey Schmidt, an AHRMM YPAC member and the Assistant Director SHS Operations & Supply Chain Integration at The University of Kansas Health System

Topic: The challenges of rural health through a supply chain lens

Highlights include:

Concerning Trends

- Falling behind in regards to the advances that are being made at a fast pace

- Lagging in technology adoption and fit (does not always work in rural settings)

Economic pressure for rural health

- This is becoming a big concern for rural communities.

- Becker's Healthcare recently reported that 23% of KS and 4% of MO hospitals are at risk of immediate closure.

What happens to the community when these hospitals close?

- Rural communities have to travel farther for care

- Population health decreases

How can supply chain be a voice for these small hospitals

- Governor asked UKHS what we are doing to create sustainable healthcare

- Strategic Healthcare Solutions (SHS) – Network of Hospitals (can't buy them all)

-Extend contract pricing to help create parity for the rural community hospitals

-Telehealth

-Networking collaboration among members

-Create new solutions to solve challenges