Power Supply
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!
#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #ValueAnalysis #ProductRequisition #OperationalExcellence
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
#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #Tariffs #SupplyChainDelays #HealthcareFinance
StreetClothes: The Beekeeper
On this episode of the StreetClothes podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional whose passion project is generating some serious buzz in his own backyard! With 31 hives and counting, this busy bee has discovered the joy—minus the occasional sting—and the liquid gold rewards of working with nature’s busiest pollinators.
Tune in to hear how Cody Troutt’s adventures in beekeeping bring the sweetest kind of work-life balance to life beyond the hospital…
If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you do outside of your hospital day job that keeps you inspired, refreshed, and motivated, we’d love to hear from you! Message Hank Balch on LinkedIn for a chance to come on the show and share it with the world!
#StreetClothes #Hobbies #SideHustles #PeopleMatter #Healthcare #BeyondClean #FirstCase #PowerSupply #TransmissionControl #HealthcareHQ
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
#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #TalentPipeline #SupplyChainRecruiting #AcademicPartnerships
Small Teams, Big Success: Mastering ERP Implementation in Rural Healthcare
What if your small hospital could implement a new ERP system without the usual chaos and disruption? On this Power Supply Season 14 premiere episode, we welcome back Matt Hoffmann, Director of Materials Management at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, who brings a unique perspective on ERP implementation in rural and critical access hospitals. From building an item master from scratch (yes, from scratch!) to training small teams for seamless go-lives, Matt shares his hard-earned wisdom about conquering healthcare’s most feared technology project with limited resources. Whether you’re struggling with data cleansing, fighting resistance to change, or trying to secure leadership buy-in, this episode offers practical strategies for small teams tackling big technology challenges. Tune in today to discover how the right approach can transform the “Everest of healthcare tech” into a smooth journey with a view from the top!
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/ps14-01
#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #ERPImplementation #RuralHealthcare #CriticalAccessHospital
StreetClothes: The Doula
On this episode 4 of the StreetClothes podcast, we talk to Lindsay Brown, a Minnesota clinician who has a passion project unlike any other! Not only does she know where babies come from (every child’s eternal question), she also knows how clinical expertise beautifully combines with nurturing care during life’s very first moments.
Tune in to hear how Linds’s work as a doula brings comfort and advocacy to the birthing experience outside of her 9-5 healthcare role…
If you like this series OR have an interesting side-hustle, passion project, or hobby you do outside of your hospital day job that keeps you inspired, refreshed, and motivated, we’d love to hear from you! Message Hank Balch on LinkedIn for a chance to come on the show and share it with the world!
#StreetClothes #Hobbies #SideHustles #PeopleMatter #Healthcare #BeyondClean #FirstCase #PowerSupply #TransmissionControl #HealthcareHQ
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