AHRMM Power Up Podcast – March ’26 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 March ’26:

• Impact of Iran on our Supply Chain
• SCRC Meeting with the Policy Team: Looking for feedback on the CMS proposed ruling on PPE and essential medicines
• Early Bird Registration for the AHRMM conference ends 4/30
• World Cup this year and Summer Olympics next year – What are hospitals doing to prepare for that?

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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.

Hire People, Not Resumes: Building Healthcare Supply Chain Talent

Think you need the perfect resume to build a successful career in healthcare supply chain? On this Season 17 finale of Power Supply, we sit down with Mike Hopkins, VP of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, and Harold Dillow, VP of Supply Chain at TriHealth, to explore what it really takes to build and develop talent in the healthcare supply chain. From their non-traditional journeys to the mentors who shaped them, Mike and Harold share why hiring for attitude often beats hiring for experience, how one connection can change a career journey, and what leaders should focus on when developing their teams. They also discuss why networking drives career growth and share their advice for anyone early in their career or stepping into leadership. This conversation delivers real stories, real advice, and a reminder that investing in people creates the ripple effect that strengthens the entire industry!

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/ps17-08

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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Counterfeit Crisis in Healthcare

Do you know for certain that every product in your hospital is authentic—or could counterfeits be slipping through undetected? On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by Adam Bartlett, Director of Expert Services, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals at Resilinc, to explore how counterfeiting has become a trillion-dollar global industry targeting healthcare. From fake medications and nutraceuticals to sophisticated operations that slip counterfeit products into legitimate distribution channels, Adam breaks down how these networks operate, where the money often ends up, and why this matters for patient safety. He shares how technologies like AI, serialization, and digital product authentication are helping organizations fight back and what supply chain leaders need to know about protecting product integrity. Whether you’re managing procurement, distribution, or quality control, this conversation shows you what the counterfeit threat looks like and how to protect your supply chain!

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/ps17-07

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Sharp Thinking: A Strategic Shift in U.S. Manufacturing

What changes when medical manufacturing moves closer to home? On this Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ episode, we speak with Joel Colyer, VP of Global Medical Products & Distribution Marketing at Cardinal Health™, about the strategy behind bringing Monoject™ needles and syringes manufacturing back to the U.S. and what that shift means for today’s healthcare supply chain. Learn how their strategic investment in domestic production strengthens quality oversight, speeds response times, and enhances supply chain resilience. Plus, hear how their Monoject™ sharps solutions prioritize clinician safety at every point of care. This episode connects the dots between manufacturing strategy, sharps safety, and supply chain confidence — tune in today!

Learn more about Cardinal Health™’s Monoject™ needles and syringes by visiting cardinalhealth.com/monoject or reaching out to your local Cardinal Health™ representative. Follow them on LinkedIn for product updates, videos showcasing their U.S. manufacturing story, employee insights, and resources on sharps safety!

From Zero to Green: Building a Healthcare Sustainability Program

How do you create a sustainability program when there’s no roadmap, limited resources, and teams that need convincing? On this episode of Power Supply, we’re joined by Chris Sanchez, Director of Sustainability and Resilience at Baptist Health South Florida, to explore how healthcare organizations can turn environmental goals into practical, measurable action. Chris shares how he built a sustainability strategy from scratch—from identifying core metrics like greenhouse gas emissions to collaborating across supply chain, facilities, and clinical teams—and breaks down where hospitals have the biggest environmental impact, from energy use and anesthetic gases to everyday purchasing decisions. Whether you’re leading sustainability efforts or wondering where to start, this conversation shows you how to make healthcare supply chains smarter and greener without compromising care or budgets.

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/ps17-06

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AHRMM Power Up Podcast – February ’26 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 updates from February ’26:

• Proposed Rule for PPE & Essential Medicine
  • 60-day comment period ending 3/30
  • AHRMM policy team available March 9th

• Annual AHRMM Conference
  • Registration is Open 2/23
  • Presentations have been selected

• Spring Summit Registration Open
• • Upcoming World Cup – What are hospitals doing to prepare for that
  • Supply Chain and Emergency Preparedness
  • High volume of travelers to this country

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #FebruaryUpdate

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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.