AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Tom Redding

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Tom Redding, Executive VP, Healthcare at St. Onge Company. From Sterile Processing and pharmacy to distribution and support services, Tom breaks down why more healthcare organizations are exploring centralization efforts and what it really takes to make them successful. He discusses how leaders can evaluate organizational maturity, determine whether they have the scale to support centralization, and balance financial viability with long-term operational goals. Don’t miss Tom’s perspective on building a smarter roadmap for healthcare centralization initiatives!

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Scan at Your Own Risk: QR Codes & Healthcare Cybersecurity

QR codes are everywhere, but what happens when a simple scan becomes a cybersecurity risk? In this episode of Power Supply, Mark Manning, Founder & CEO at iTRACE Technologies, Inc., joins the team to uncover the growing threats tied to QR codes, counterfeit medical products, and supply chain authentication in healthcare. From “quishing” scams and QR jacking to device tracking and patient safety, Mark breaks down how emerging technology is reshaping both healthcare operations and cybersecurity. He also shares how smarter authentication and tracking tools could help healthcare organizations improve transparency, reduce counterfeit risks, and strengthen trust across the supply chain. If your team is thinking about device tracking, supply chain visibility, or cybersecurity preparedness, this episode offers a timely look at where healthcare technology is headed next.

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/ps18-04

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The Truth About “Real Savings” in Healthcare Supply Chain

What happens when a finance leader steps directly into the healthcare supply chain world? This week on Power Supply, Jordan Ohman, CFO of Supply Chain at Bon Secours Mercy Health, shares his candid perspective on the growing intersection of finance, operations, physician alignment, and strategic sourcing. From redefining what “real savings” actually means to navigating the competing incentives between hospitals, physicians, vendors, and payers, Jordan breaks down the financial realities shaping today’s supply chain decisions. Packed with insights on margin improvement, value analysis, physician-owned ASCs, AI-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration, this episode will help you better understand the financial conversations shaping your supply chain decisions.

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/ps18-03

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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Ginger Sharp

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Ginger Sharp, VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Legacy Health. Ginger discusses why services sourcing is becoming a bigger focus for healthcare supply chain leaders and explains how strong stakeholder engagement can lead to better long-term results. She shares how her department approaches both clinical and non-clinical services through value analysis, along with practical strategies for gathering stakeholder feedback, setting supplier expectations, developing meaningful metrics, and maintaining ongoing business reviews after implementation. Don’t miss Ginger’s insights on creating a more collaborative approach to services sourcing in healthcare supply chain!

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From Vendor to Colleague: How Great Supply Chain Partnerships Are Built

What does it really take to earn trust in healthcare supply chain? In this episode of Power Supply, veteran trauma rep Dan Knight pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes, always-on life of a medical device rep and what it means for the teams they serve. From 2 AM emergency cases and missed holidays to balancing surgeon demands with supply chain expectations, Dan offers a candid look at the realities behind the rep badge and why the best partnerships in healthcare are built over years, not transactions. Packed with unforgettable stories, practical relationship advice, and hard-earned lessons on collaboration, this episode will challenge the way you think about your vendor partnerships!

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/ps18-02

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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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