AHRMM Podcast
AHRMM Power Up Podcast Series: Fueling the Future of Health Care Supply Chain!
Get ready for an electrifying journey as we bring you the AHRMM Power Up Podcast Series, presented by the dynamic duo, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin. In this groundbreaking series, we're plugging you directly into the pulse of the health care supply chain.
Get charged up because the AHRMM Power Up Podcast Series will be your monthly dose of inspiration and knowledge, empowering you to advance the health care supply chain like never before.
Stay tuned and join us as we illuminate the path to a brighter future for health care supply chain professionals.
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Previous AHRMM Podcast Episodes
AHRMM SME Podcast - Tim Bugg
In this episode, we discuss career passions, supply chain updates and more with Tim Bugg, President & CEO of Capstone Health Alliance. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Kenny Scher
In this month's episode, we discuss the latest updates, supply chain passions, hidden talents and more with Kenny Scher, Vice President, End-to-End Supply Chain at Nexera, Inc.Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Richard Bagley
In this month's episode, we discuss the latest updates in the field with Richard Bagley, VP of Supply Chain at UCHealth, utilzation waste, types of waste, efficiency efforts and more.Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Kai Peters
In this episode, we discuss sourcing locally from diverse-owned organizations, social equity, memorable career mistakes and more with guest Kai Peters, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Manager at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Listen here.
AHRMM Updates - October 2024
In this month's episode, we discuss the latest updates in the field, AHRMM24 positive feedback, the board election, Fundamentals of Leadership Launch, Baxter IV plant and more. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Jason Moulding & Dr. Paul Degenfelder
In this month's episode, Justin Poulin reports live from AHRMM24 and discusses the latest updates in the field with guests Jason Moulding & Dr. Paul Degenfelder. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Kara Brooks
In this month's episode, hosts Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin discuss health care sustainability and decarbonization, their passion for the health care supply chain and more with guest Kara Brooks, Senior Associate Director, Sustainability at American Hospital Association. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Pete Bennett
In this month's episode, hosts Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin discuss AHRMM24 highlights and supply chain updates with Pete Bennett, SVP for Global Supply Chain at Cardinal Health. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Derek Gallagher
In this month's episode, hosts Mike Schiller, Justin Poulin and Derek Gallagher Market Implementation Manager at Centura Health discuss the latest updates and celebrate Supply Chain Week. Listen here.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - September 2024
In this episode, we discuss the SCRC- BD BacTec Blood Culture Media Bottles webinar, AHRMM Academy, FAHRMM requirements update and On the Fringe - Red Sea Attacks.Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast- Suzi Collins & Jon Sobel
Join AHRMM and guests Suzi Collins, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at Banner Health and Jon Sobel, Senior Manager of Portfolio Lifecycle Operations at Intuitive as they discuss leveraging technology to have a positive impact on the environment.Listen here.
August 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM
August 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast
Join AHRMM and guest Joseph Jang, partner at Pathstone Partners as we discuss how to drive and scale change & impact (cost savings & margin improvement) to your organization.Listen here.
AHRMM Updates August 2024
In this episode, we discuss UDI Forum in October, the AHRMM/SMI Collaboration on quick start guide development, Networking Opportunities & Round Tables Conference Highlight, and On the Fringe - One Blood Cyber Security.Listen here.
July 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM
July 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Amy Conway & Cherie Bragg
Join AHRMM and guests Amy Conway, CQVA Recall Analyst with Supply Chain Management at the Mayo Clinic and Cherie Bragg, Performance Improvement Coordinator & Recall Administrator, with SixSigma Black Belt at Yale New Haven Health as we discuss best practices in recall management. and more! Listen here.
AHRMM Updates July 2024
In this episode we discuss the three great general sessions at AHRMM24 including a session led by Joe Walsh, the community event at National AHRMM partnering with the OH chapter of AHRMM, the BD Bactec Blood Culture Media Bottles and more! Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Chris Andersen
Join AHRMM and guest Chris Anderson, Director of Technical Program Management at VUEMED as we discuss the challenges, and benefits of a UDI system, compliance issues, multiple DIs and more! Listen here.
AHRMM Updates June 2024
In this episode, we discuss the Heartbeat of Healthcare Awards, the free AHRMM Supply Chain Fundamentals Series, new sessions for the AHRMM24 Conference, the partnership with the Greater Ohio AHRMM Chapter, upcoming webinars, added chapter calendars to the AHRMM website, and updates on Chinese syringes, CSF drains, tariffs, and Getinge intra-aortic balloon pumps. Listen here.
May 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM
May 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMMListen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Devin Sumaoang
Join AHRMM and guest Devin Sumaoang, Director of Supply Chain Transformation & Design, University of Washington, as we discuss the topic of Design Thinking - Achieve Employee Engagement.Listen here.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - May 2024
This month's AHRMM updates podcast reviews the HHS Proposal for Drug Shortages, new resources from the Supply Chain Fundamentals Series, updated guidelines for the FAHRMM designation, and impacts from the reopening of the Panama Canal. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 21: Joe Dudas
Join AHRMM and guest Joe Dudas, Division Chair at Mayo Clinic, as we discuss the topic of Collaborative Planing Forecast REplenishment (CPFR). Listen here.
AHRMM Updates April 2024
This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin and Mike Schiller. In this month's episode, we highlight AHRMM's contribution to the AMA's Journal of Ethics on Human Trafficking in health care supply chain. We continue with the AHRMM24 registration and the available on-demand content for Spring Summit.Listen here.
April 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM
April 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM. Listen here.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - March 2024
This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin and Mike Schiller. In this month's episode, we speak on the "Reimagining of AHRMM," the future of AHRMM and new programs under the new leadership of Mike Schiller as the Executive Director for AHRMM.Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 19: Cody Fisher
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Cody Fisher on the topic of Powering Partnerships & Visibility Through AI.They discuss how AI can be used in health care Supply Chain.Listen here.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - February 2024
This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin and Mike Schiller. In this month's episode, we speak on the Roadmap Report, the Federal Helium Reserve, and upcoming AHRMM events such as Spring Summit - Transformation Excellence (April 9-11). Check out this podcast as well as the latest Report on Business and the Subject Matter Expert episodes.Listen here.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - January 2024
This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin and Mike Schiller. In this month's episode, we speak on the latest in the field, SCRC, and upcoming AHRMM events such as AHRMM24, and a look ahead for the year. Check out this podcast as well as the latest Report on Business and the Subject Matter Expert episodes. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 18: Bill Brewer
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Bill Brewer, Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain Optimization at Advocate Health, on the topic of Indirect emissions and how to be successful with environmental sustainability initiatives. Listen here.
January 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM
January 2024 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 17: Preston Hall
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Preston Hall, Director of MM at Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network, on his 40 years in Health care supply chain management, teaching CMRP for AHRMM National, and the AHRMM Fellow program. Listen here.
December 2023 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM
December 2023 Hospital ISM® Report On Business® Call by AHRMM. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 16: Pooja Solinka
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Pooja Solanki, Senior VP Spend Management in IT, Digital Health and Financial Services with Vizient, on the important role technology and IT play in addressing current and future challenges for health systems. Listen here.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - November 2023
In this podcast, Mike and Justin discuss insights from the UDI Forum, the ongoing efforts to reimagine AHRMM, and the impact of the Israel-Hamas war and Panama Canal Draft Reducation on the health care supply chain. Listen here.
AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast - Episode 15: December 2023
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Latifah Jackson, Supplier Diversity Manager at University Health, on the importance of supplier diversity for supply chain, community involvement and economic impact.
AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast - Episode 14: November 2023
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Nataschia Roberts, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Saint Luke's Health System, to hear insights on strategic sourcing and using a managed service provider.
AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast - Episode 13: November 2023
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Dylan Hansen, Manager of Materials Management at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center on the topic of quality project success stories and the experience of being a director at a critical access hospital.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 12: Lee Ayers
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Lee Ayers, Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations at Sutter Health to hear ways of maximizing Supply Chain staff and managing replenishment.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 11: Susan Morris
This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, we speak with Susan Morris, Director of Supply Chain Management at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, to hear a success story on the journey to Magnet Status.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 10: Andrei Armanca
This is the AHRMM SME Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. In this episode, Andrei discusses ways of improving an organization's procurement practices by focusing on strategic sourcing, optimizing operations, and adapting to the changing landscape of procurement roles and technology.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - Episode 6: October 2023
In this podcast, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin highlight the upcoming UDI Forum at the end of October! The UDI (Unique Device Identifier) can help you streamline your operations with enhanced transactional efficiencies and improved supply chain and clinical workflows. This forum offers a unique platform for you to find common ground in data-sharing and learning, fostering collaboration within the industry.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 9: Alyssa Kangas
Justin Poulin speaks with Alyssa Kangas, MBA, CMRP and Senior Director, Contracting & Procurement at CentraCare, clinical integration & achieving greater contract adherence. They discuss her success story that highlights the tangible benefits of adopting these principles in health care supply chain management.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - Episode 5: September 2023
In this podcast, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin highlight high level strategies for sustainability; the preconference Sustainability 101 session and the focus on decarbonizing the health care supply chain. The Member engagement segment brings attention to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and On the Fringe raises awareness to the current fetal scalp electrode shortage.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 8: Alan Edwards
Justin Poulin speaks with Alan K. Edwards, CMRP Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions Group at Mary Washington Healthcare, about staff retention and deep dive into the staffing crisis within the health care industry. They discuss the challenges of layoffs and hiring shortages coexisting, particularly in IT positions, and how this impacts pay scales and retention. Listen here.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - Episode 4: August 2023
In this podcast, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin highlight high-level strategies for sustainability; the pre-conference Sustainability 101 session, and the focus on decarbonizing the health care supply chain. The Member engagement segment brings attention to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and On the Fringe raises awareness to the current fetal scalp electrode shortage. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 7: Reuben Mathew Phillip
Justin Poulin speaks with Reuben Matthew, an AHRMM YPAC member and the Director and product lead at Clarium Health, about how technology enables supply resiliency. They dive into the concept of 'Dark Data' and discuss ways technology can address its associated challenges. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 6: Cory Schmidt
In this episode, Justin Poulin speaks with Corey Schidmt, an AHRMM YPAC member, about the common challenges faced by rural health systems through a supply chain lens. 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. Listen here.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 5: Dawn Watkins
In this interview with Justin Poulin, Dawn Watkins Director, of Strategic Sourcing at UF Health Shands discusses The Anatomy of a Credit Hold: Why is this more important now than ever; Strategies for Partnering with Suppliers; Strategies for Partnering with Finance Internally; and how there are many challenges to obtaining the right supplies at the right time – don’t let a credit hold be one of them
AHRMM SME Podcast with Ed Hissock - Episode 4: August 2023
This Month’s Expert: Ed Hissock, SVP, Supply Chain Management & Trinity Health
Highlights include: A suppliers SG&A is the cost to get product from where it is made to the consumer, Consumer Goods, Trinity Health Supply Chain.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - Episode 3: July 2023
In this podcast, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin highlight high level strategies for sustainability; the preconference Sustainability 101 session and the focus on decarbonizing the health care supply chain. The Member engagement segment brings attention to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and On the Fringe raises awareness to the current fetal scalp electrode shortage.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 3: Josh Andrade
This Month’s Expert: Josh Andrade, Director of SC Management at HonorHealth. Highlights include: Cross-Functional Organization and Pillars of Service; Partnerships with Local Schools and Military; and Recruitment Efforts.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 2: Skillbridge
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 health care supply chain.
And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert, Mr. Harper is the current Chief of Logistics at Fort Gregg-Adams and was the former Chief of Logistics at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), and Lt Col Matthew Gross, USAF, MSC, Chief, Medical Operations & Plans.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - Episode 2: June 2023
In the June 2023 AHRMM Updates 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 issue of human trafficking and how it can be addressed in the healthcare supply chain. We also provide a preview of the AHRMM Conference and discuss the shortage of tourniquet cuffs along with guidance on the matter.
Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain.
AHRMM SME Podcast - Episode 1: Ryan Burke
In this interview with Justin Poulin, Ryan Burke, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing with Pandion Optimization Alliance, discusses his background in health care supply chain and and involvement with Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC), including the YPAC's history, the value to YPAC members and why senior leadership should be aware of the group, success stories and how to learn more and get involved.
AHRMM Updates Podcast - Episode 1: May 2023
In our inaugural episode, we dive deep into the realm of supply chain excellence, exploring the SCRC (Supply Chain Resource Consortium) and how it can drive your organization toward unmatched success. Discover the power of member engagement through the Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) and unleash the potential of the next generation of supply chain leaders.