Power Supply

Without supplies there is no surgery. Without products there is no patient care. Welcome to Power Supply – the healthcare supply chain podcast focused on helping you navigate the intricacies of logistics, purchasing, contracting and supplier relationships. Each episode we speak with healthcare executives, supply chain leaders, and innovative entrepreneurs from across the country as they share their stories, experience and expertise on the industry we love. From the loading dock to strategic sourcing, for buyers to the C-Suite and across the enterprise — we tackle the real-life issues impacting the health care supply chain. Whether you’re tuning in for conversation or inspiration, we’re glad you’re here. You’re just in time to hear it from the source and stock up on insight, so sit back and plug into Power Supply…

Credit Holds, Clean Data, & Big Wins: How Procurement Ops Takes Control

What happens when a healthcare system is drowning in invoice errors, buried under thousands of mismatches, and stuck chasing credit memos? In this episode of Power Supply, Misty Lynn Garrison, Director of Procurement Operations at UVA Health, shares how her team transformed a chaotic, spreadsheet-driven process into a streamlined, tech-enabled operation that delivers real results. With a background in finance and a sharp eye for process improvement, Misty explains how the right systems—and the right mindset—can stop overpayments in their tracks and turn “cost avoidance” into real, measurable savings. If your team is constantly chasing down pricing errors and invoice discrepancies, this episode offers a refreshing look at what’s possible when data, technology, and people finally click into place!

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/ps18-01

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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring David Newton

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with David Newton, Head of AI Orchestration at Green Security. David shares his background in AI development and discusses the most effective use cases for healthcare supply chain applications. He explains how AI can tackle micro to medium problems while easing the burden on already strained IT and analytics teams. David also shares real examples of healthcare supply chain leaders who have successfully implemented AI technology. Don’t miss David’s insights on the future of AI implementation in healthcare!

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #ArtificialIntelligence #VendorStrategy #SupplyChainTechnology #AIImplementation

AHRMM Power Up Podcast – April ’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 April ’26:

  • Spring Summit is around the corner!
  • Annual Conference – Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Exercise
  • On The Fringe – Neuro Sponge Recall & Back Order

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #AprilUpdate

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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.

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?

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #MarchUpdate

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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

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #CareerDevelopment #Networking #Leadership #Mentoring #Hiring #Talent

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

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #CounterfeitProducts #ProductAuthentication #SupplyChainIntegrity #PatientSafety #CounterfeitDrugs

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