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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Christina Tosto
This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Christina Tosto, Vice President & General Manager, WaveMark™ Solutions at Cardinal Health. Christina reveals surprising supply chain statistics that impact patient safety, including that 40% of healthcare providers have canceled surgeries due to a lack of supplies, and nearly 20% of clinicians’ time is consumed by supply chain tasks. She breaks down the impact of product delays, expired inventory, and inefficient processes on patient care. Tune in to hear Christina’s strategies for telling an effective story to executives and securing investment for meaningful supply chain improvements!
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Beyond Tariffs: The Ethical Side of Healthcare Sourcing
What happens when you dig deeper into country of origin data and discover it’s not just about tariffs or supply chain resilience? On this episode of Power Supply, Lee Ann McWhorter, VP of Business Development at Meperia (now part of Genesis Automation Healthcare), takes the country of origin conversation in a completely different direction—exploring labor practices, manufacturing conditions, and the ethical accountability hospitals need to consider when sourcing medical supplies. She shares why transparency in this data matters, how to embed it into your materials management systems, and what practical steps hospitals can take today to drive more ethical sourcing practices. Whether you’re managing contracts, navigating shortages, or building supply chain resilience, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what country of origin really reveals about the products you’re buying. Tune in today for a conversation that will change the way you approach healthcare sourcing!
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/ps16-05
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast – November ’25 Updates
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 November ’25:
- New Board Members & Process Overview
- AHA’s 232 Tariff Public Response (PPE, Medical Consumables, & Medical Equipment)
- UDI Forum is running this week – will be on-demand (success stories)
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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.
The Capital Strategy: Building Your 10-Year Equipment Plan
What’s the secret to keeping your hospital’s equipment safe, reliable, and budget-friendly? On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by Marc Schlessinger, Principal Consultant and Investigator at ECRI, to dive into the world of capital replacement planning for medical devices. Marc breaks down the real factors that determine how long equipment actually lasts—from utilization rates and technology shifts to the “graveyard closets” of unused gear sitting in every OR—and shares how a smart 10-year plan can save hospitals from costly surprises. Whether you’re managing budgets, maintaining devices, or just want to know what keeps your hospital’s equipment running, this episode delivers real-world insights, actionable tips, and a few laughs along the way. Tune in today!
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/ps16-04
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AHRMM25 Conference Podcast featuring Allen Archer
This week on the AHRMM25 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM25 in Denver, CO, host Justin Poulin talks with Allen Archer. Allen shares his conference highlights and reveals how he celebrates big supply chain wins with his team. He also tackles the fun question of what the secret password would be for a supply chain speakeasy at the conference. Tune in today!
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Advice for Advisors: Building Trust in Healthcare Supply Chain
What if the biggest barrier to healthcare savings isn’t finding the opportunities—it’s getting anyone to trust they’ll actually work? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome back Mark Van Sumeren, Managing Director at Health Industry Advisor LLC, to explore what advisors can do to establish and improve trust within the healthcare supply chain. Drawing from his recent article, Mark explains why a $50 million donation makes headlines while $50 million in savings goes unnoticed— and what that says about how trust is earned, lost, and rebuilt in healthcare. Whether you’re navigating hospital resistance or striving to build stronger partnerships, this conversation delivers the wisdom you need to break through and drive lasting change!
Want to read Mark’s article that sparked this conversation? Check it out here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-50-million-gift-gets-celebration-savings-mark-van-sumeren-qiznc/?trackingId=%2FrS0a9UsKjKP%2BesATHBkDA%3D%3D
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/ps16-03
#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #BuildingTrust #SupplyChainAdvisors #Partnerships #BuildingRelationships
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