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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Lee Ann McWhorter, VP of Business Development at Meperia. Lee Ann breaks down the concept of functional equivalents and explains how increasing backorders and stockouts have transformed the healthcare supply chain landscape. She shares best practices for managing functional equivalents, including identifying critical items, developing robust formularies, and engaging clinicians with data-driven insights. Tune in to hear Lee Ann's insights on navigating product shortages and how recall histories can powerfully shape your supply chain strategy!

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What if one of the biggest untapped opportunities for healthcare savings was sitting right at your loading dock? In this season finale of Power Supply, we're joined by Bill Hale, Co-Founder and CEO of FetchGoat, to shine a spotlight on courier services—the hidden backbone linking labs, pharmacies, clinics, and patient care. From nonproductive stops to costly delays that keep couriers waiting, Bill explains how the absence of ownership, visibility, and automation has kept courier management off the radar as a key area for improvement in healthcare. He also shares how AI and smarter logistics strategies are rewriting the rules for efficiency, accountability, and patient impact. If you've ever wondered where wasted dollars are hiding in your supply chain, this conversation makes it clear: the road to savings may start with your couriers.

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps15-08

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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM25 conference in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin sits down with Ashlea Souffrou, Founder & CEO of SxanPro. Ashlea shares her conference highlights and tackles the creative question of what a healthcare logistics movie would be titled and who would play her in it. She also reveals what the secret password should be for a supply chain-themed speakeasy at the conference. Tune in for this entertaining conversation with an innovative healthcare supply chain entrepreneur!

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What happens when governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) collide with the everyday realities of the healthcare supply chain? On this episode of Power Supply, we're joined by David Williams, a healthcare supply chain leader with deep expertise in finance, risk, and compliance, to explore how cybersecurity, finance, procure-to-pay, and AI are all connected under the GRC umbrella. From process risks hiding in daily workflows to the growing urgency of cyber hygiene and AI governance, David explains why alignment across supply chain, finance, and IT is critical to protecting both operations and patient safety. Whether you're in the C-suite or working on the loading dock, this conversation breaks down what GRC really means for supply chain—and how to balance the equation for a smarter, safer future!

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps15-07

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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM25 conference in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin sits down with Tim Browne, VP of Global Supply Chain Solutions, and Alysha Melnyk, Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Global Marketing at ECRI. Tim and Alysha share their conference highlights and reveal their hidden talents that secretly help them excel in their roles. They also tackle the fun question of what the secret password would be for a supply chain speakeasy at the conference. Tune in for this lively conversation about their work at ECRI and their perspectives on the healthcare supply chain industry!

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What if hospitals could move supplies with the same speed and visibility as your last Uber ride? On this episode of Power Supply, we're joined by Justin Cooper, Director of Strategic Account Management and Continuous Improvement at Uber Freight, to discuss how gig economy models could reshape the way hospitals move supplies, manage inventory, and even support patient transport. From real-time GPS visibility and dynamic routing to shared inventory across facilities and opportunities for local communities, Justin explains why disruptive ideas might hold the key to solving some of supply chain's oldest challenges. Whether you're looking for cost savings, efficiency gains, or new ways to strengthen your logistics strategy, this conversation will have you rethinking what the future of healthcare supply chain could look like—and why it may feel as familiar as booking your next Uber ride.

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps15-06

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This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM25 conference in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin sits down with Justin Cooper, Director of Strategic Account Management and Continuous Improvement at Uber Freight. Justin shares his highlights from the conference and reveals what challenge he'd magically fix in healthcare logistics overnight if he could. He also tackles the fun question of what the secret password would be for a supply chain speakeasy at the conference. Tune in for this engaging conversation about healthcare logistics and Justin's take on the innovations shaping the industry!

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Late-night paperwork, frustrated reps, and supply chain teams stuck in the middle—bill-only POs have earned their reputation as one of the most painful processes in healthcare supply chain. On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Grant Siders, CEO of Helia Care, Inc., to talk about how an "aha moment" in the OR turned into a mission to reinvent the system. Grant shares why suppliers, reps, and hospitals often struggle to align, what an Amazon-like marketplace could look like, and how trust and transparency can reshape the process. We'll also dig into why so many past attempts to streamline bill-only have fallen short—and what it will take to build a smarter, more efficient bill-only system. If you've ever lost time, money, or sleep over bill-only paperwork, this conversation offers a new path forward.

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps15-05

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What if your hospital's water quality strategy could protect patients and simplify supply chain management? On this week's Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, Jeffrey Paquet, CEO of VERDA Water Quality Systems™, joins us to break down the clinical and operational impact of total quality water management. From reducing surgical site infections to protecting instrument integrity, discover how VERDA's data-driven, turnkey solutions empower teams to take action—with real-time insights and results that matter. Learn how their nationwide service model, ST108 expertise, and outcome-focused partnerships help drive compliance and streamline decision-making. If you're ready to move beyond cost-cutting and start solving the root problems in water quality and compliance, this episode is a must-listen!

For more information about VERDA's total water quality management solutions, visit their website, email [email protected], or connect with them on LinkedIn. Be sure to download their latest white paper to explore how data-driven water monitoring can improve compliance, extend instrument life, and deliver real ROI across your healthcare supply chain.

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 August '25:

- AHRMM Conference * Attendance * Immediate Impact (curated sessions) * Podcasts to be released throughout the rest of the year

- On The Fringe * Hurricane Season/Watch (Tropical Storm Erin) * Trump's Executive Order (SAPIR) * US/China tariff truce extended 90 days

#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #AugustUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply offers Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the healthcare supply chain audience.