AHRMM Spring Summit Agenda 2024
DAY 1: NAVIGATING THE HUMAN ELEMENT
Session 1
Heather Woodling
Andrei Armanca
Pamela Bryant
Brent Petty
Ryan Burke
Leadership and Career Advancement
Leading the Charge: Shaping the Future of Health Care Supply Chain
Attendee Reviews:
"I received some really great ideas through this session. I am going to look into all the books they recommended. I love the idea of asking a supply chain leader at a provider to be a mentor. I also would like to try out the reciprocity ring idea with my team."
Description:
Delve into leadership approaches that emphasize adaptability and resilience and are tailored to the complexities of the health care supply chain field. Participants will gain insights into promoting collaboration and teamwork to enhance efficiency and achieve superior outcomes in this critical sector.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify effective leadership strategies that address the unique challenges and opportunities of the health care supply chain field.
- Recognize the importance of adaptability and resilience in leadership roles and how to foster collaboration and teamwork among diverse groups for improved efficiency and outcomes.
Format:
Panel Discussion
Speakers:
Heather Woodling, CMRP, Senior Director Supply Chain Services, Palomar Health
Andrei Armanca, Healthcare Supply Chain Sr Consultant, PwC
Brent Petty, Chief Relationships Officer, Bluegrass Business Media
Pamela Bryant, Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Parkland Health
Moderator:
Ryan Burke, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Pandion Optimization Alliance
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Lisa Farmer
Robert Matthews
Workforce Dynamics
Strategies for Planning and Development
Attendee Reviews:
"GREAT presentation. Lisa was amazing in her delivery of the content. Very motivational and loved the weekly newsletter. We will definitely implement that."
"Great example of building a culture!"
"Thank you for reminding me why I come to work each day! Thank you for sharing your passion for Supply Chain Management."
Description:
Learn about innovative recruitment and retention strategies specifically designed for the dynamic health care supply chain field in this presentation. Discover the pivotal role of continuous talent development initiatives in bolstering skill sets, expanding knowledge bases, and nurturing employee contentment to drive organizational success.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore effective recruitment and retention strategies tailored to the health care supply chain sector and the importance of ongoing talent development programs to enhance skills, knowledge, and overall employee satisfaction.
Format:
Presentation
Speaker:
Lisa Farmer, Vice President Supply Chain, Baptist Health
Moderator:
Robert Matthews, (Retired) Senior Supply Chain PreSales Consultant, Workday Inc.
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Session 1
Joseph Jang
Mark Terranova
Strategic Cost Management
Striking a Balance: Mastering Cost Management in the Health Care Supply Chain
Attendee Reviews:
"One of the best AHRMM sessions I have ever attended."
"The most relevant and forward thinking session for supply chain leaders thus far. The greatest value was not just the information and ideas but the how that Joseph shared. That is often what is not included in this type of talk."
"Very well put together and thought provoking information. Gave me a lot of great ideas to bring to our current initiatives."
"To have someone with this level of experience from Huron to his own successful company shows the power of AHRMM membership. Thank you"
Description:
Discover approaches to enhancing cost efficiency by exploring avenues for savings beyond traditional procurement methods. Strategies for recognizing and proactively addressing risks inherent in cost management practices will be presented as well as how to foster resilience and sustainability to uphold operational excellence.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe ways to optimize indirect spend within the health care supply chain, identifying cost-saving opportunities in areas beyond direct procurement.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with cost management in the health care supply chain, ensuring sustainable and resilient operations.
Format:
Presentation
Speaker:
Joseph Jang, Partner, Pathstone Partners
Moderator:
Mark Terranova, Associate Vice President of Supply Chain Management, SUNY University Hospital at Downstate
Session 2
Shawn Stack
Lana Makhanik
Optimizing Revenue Cycle
Beyond Costs: Improving the financial performance of your Health Care Organization
Attendee Reviews:
"This was a very informative topic and necessary for Supply Chain to be engaged in."
"LOTS of information included in this presentation! Speaker was extremely knowledgeable and astute in how all of these changes and future changes can impact Supply Chain."
Description:
Join us for an in-depth exploration of approaches to enhance the revenue cycle in health care, focusing on boosting financial performance without compromising operational efficiency. Learn proven methods to optimize revenue while ensuring sustainable profitability.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine proven strategies to optimize the revenue cycle, ensuring improved financial performance profitability while maintaining operational efficiency.
Format:
Presentation
Speaker:
Shawn Stack, Director, Health Care Finance Policy, Perspectives & Analysis, Health Care Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Moderator:
Lana Makhanik, COO, VUEMED
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Session 1
Tom Lubotsky
Joe Dudas
Vicky Lyle
Nausheen Ahmed
Power of Partnerships
Beyond Transactions: Building Transformative Alliances in Health Care Supply Chain
Attendee Reviews:
"I thought the presentation was excellent. When they discussed measuring savings it made think of how when I have worked on savings projects it has always been "Implemented/Documented" savings that was counted."
Description:
This session will focus on the core tenets of mutual value creation and effective communication techniques vital for nurturing strong partnerships. Discover collaboration models within the health care supply chain, illustrated by successful partnerships that have driven measurable outcomes and highlight the power of transparency and shared goals in achieving mutual success.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the principles of mutual value creation in partnerships and communication strategies essential for building and maintaining strong alliances, emphasizing transparency and shared objectives.
- Identify innovative models of collaboration within the health care supply chain, including examples of successful partnerships that have led to transformative outcomes.
Format:
Panel Discussion
Speakers:
Joe Dudas, Division Chair, Supply Chain Management Innovation and Planning, Mayo Clinic
Vicky Lyle, Vice President, Industry Associations Owens & Minor
Tom Lubotsky, Vice President of Supply Chain, Allina Health
Moderator:
Nausheen Ahmed, Director, Supply Chain Optimization, Cedars-Sinai
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Aanand Esterberg
Reuben Philip
Keith Lohkamp
Devin Sumaoang
AI Unleashed
Digitization Frontiers: Unraveling the Potential of AI in Supply Chain Management
Attendee Reviews:
"Wow - great talent and experience from the presenters."
"Thank you for sharing your experience with AHRMM. Well worth my time."
Description:
What is the future potential of AI in the health care supply chain? Gain insight by exploring the larger technological landscape encompassing machine learning, data analytics, and automation. Possibilities in these areas as well as predictive maintenance will be discussed, offering a glimpse into the transformative power of these technologies in reshaping supply chain dynamics.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the technological landscape related to AI in supply chain, including machine learning, data analytics, and automation, while delving into the future potential of AI, exploring possibilities such as predictive maintenance.
Format:
Panel Discussion
Speakers:
Aanand Esterberg, Consultant GS1
Reuben Mathew Philip, Senior Product Manager, Clarium Health
Keith Lohkamp, Senior Director, Industry Strategy, Workday
Moderator:
Devin Sumaoang, Director of Supply Chain Transformation and Design, University of Washington