AHRMM Power Up Podcast – May ’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 insights and updates from May ’25:

• AHRMM25 – Tuesday’s General Session
• Logistic Considerations with Tariffs
• AHA Advocacy
  • Proposed MCD/MCR cuts
  • 340b
  • Pharmaceutical/Med Supply Exemptions

• Unprecedented Times Require Exceptional Measures

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Packed with Purpose: Building Mission-Driven Manufacturing Teams

How can workers who ship anonymous boxes feel as mission-connected as the surgeons using their products? This week on Power Supply, we sit down with Melissa Henderson from TriVista to explore how manufacturers can bridge the gap between factory floors and patient care. From tackling skilled trade shortages to transforming struggling facilities through storytelling and visual displays, Melissa shares how connecting teams to patient outcomes can improve retention and boost staff performance. Whether you’re facing high turnover or looking to build stronger workforce engagement, this episode offers practical strategies for creating mission-driven manufacturing teams that are connected to the impact of every product they ship. Tune in today to discover how purpose, culture, and communication can drive lasting results—from the factory floor and beyond!

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AHRMM SME podcast featuring Joseph Carr

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin sits down with Joseph Carr, VP of Supply Chain at Akron Children’s Hospital. Joseph reveals how his team revamped their product requisition process with smart controls and transformed their value analysis workflow by shifting work from busy clinicians to suppliers. He also shows how Operational Excellence initiatives helped slash processing times in half while tackling mountains of special requests. Tune in to hear what’s next on Joseph’s ambitious roadmap, including strategic sourcing, ERP rollouts, and distribution makeovers!

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Tariffs, Trade, & Total Uncertainty: A Supply Chain Survival Guide

How will the new tariffs impact your healthcare supply chain costs and operations? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome Nick Hut, Senior Editor at Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), to explore the far-reaching implications of recent tariff changes on healthcare organizations. From rising costs for medical supplies to potential shipment delays, Nick shares practical insights on how these tariff policies are reshaping healthcare economics. Whether you’re concerned about managing supply delays, absorbing projected cost increases, or developing mitigation strategies, this episode offers valuable perspectives for navigating these shifting tariff challenges. Tune in today to discover actionable strategies that can help your organization prepare for whatever comes 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/ps14-03

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Beyond the Classroom: Recruiting the Next Generation of Supply Chain

How can healthcare systems transform supply chain students into future industry leaders? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome back Ed Hisscock, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, to explore how engaging with university students today can build a sustainable talent pipeline for tomorrow. Ed shares how he’s tackling the talent gap by partnering with top universities, launching real-world student projects, and shaping the next generation of supply chain professionals—one case competition at a time. Whether you’re interested in creating your own “Supply Chain Madness” tournament or simply looking to bring fresh perspectives into your organization, this episode offers practical strategies for connecting with the next generation of supply chain leaders. Tune in today for insights that just might change the way you think about your role in building the future of healthcare 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/ps14-02

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