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…

Value Analysis: It’s All About Relationships

Episodes NOW CEC APPROVED for AHRMM members! // Join us on the Power Supply podcast as we delve into the intricacies of Value Analysis with Rick Phillips, VP Advisory Services at HealthTrust. With a rich clinical background and current role in the space, Rick provides insights on how decision-making dynamics have transformed over the years, particularly with physician and end-user engagement. As we navigate from past practices to future trends, we’ll discuss the impact of a more engaged audience on decision-making speed and the evolving landscape of negotiation leverage. Stay tuned for invaluable takeaways on best practices for maintaining relationships in this evolving sector 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 .5 CECs!

https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps7-1 #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #CECs #HealthcareSupplyChain

How to Sell the Concept of Supply Utilization Management to Your Senior Leadership

On this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl discusses the not-so-true things we tend to tell ourselves related to supply utilization in our hospitals: “There are many myths, half-truths, and misinformation floating around the healthcare marketplace about supply utilization management. This misinformation is holding back hospitals, systems, and IDNs from embracing this new supply chain discipline. To help dispel some of these untruths, here are five myths about supply utilization management that you need to know about…” Tune in for the full article! Loving the #PowerSupply conversations? You can now download our free mobile app: Apple: https://zcu.io/sx2h Android: https://zcu.io/xJSJ And listen at: iTunes -> https://zcu.io/3Zef Spotify -> https://zcu.io/eBXx Stitcher -> https://zcu.io/2gMi Amazon Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/Xo2S Google Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/O8SY #PowerSupply #Podcast #Education #SupplyChain #Healthcare #Purchasing #Contracting #ValueAnalysis

AHRMM Power Up Podcast – Episode 3

In the July 2023 AHRMM Power Up Podcast, Mike Schiller and Justin Poulin highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the health care supply chain. In this episode, we delve into the issues of 

  • Sustainability 101

  • Round Table (DSCSA & Shape Tool)

  • Fetal Scalp Electrode Shortage

Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain.

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Power Supply is proud to announce a new partnership with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the health care supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply will offer Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the health care supply chain audience

Bonus Episode: Lessons in Professional Development from a “Pro”

Join us for a captivating bonus episode of Power Supply as we sit down with Jimmy Farris, former NFL player turned Executive Coach.  We explore the fascinating parallels between his football career and professional development in the healthcare supply chain industry and delve into Jimmy’s unique journey and uncover the valuable lessons and insights he carries from the gridiron to the complexities of the #healthcaresupplychain.

Drawing upon his experiences as a professional athlete, Jimmy shares powerful anecdotes and relatable stories that reveal the transferable skills and mindset required to excel in sports, career and life. Through a dynamic conversation, we explore themes such as teamwork, adaptability, leadership, resilience, and strategic decision-making, revealing how these qualities can drive success and growth in the challenging world of supply chain management.

Jimmy highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving shared goals, drawing parallels between the camaraderie found in football locker rooms and the interconnectedness of supply chain professionals working towards delivering critical resources to healthcare facilities. He shares practical strategies for fostering effective communication, building trust, and leveraging the diverse strengths and expertise of team members to overcome obstacles and achieve optimal outcomes.

Whether you are a healthcare supply chain professional seeking professional growth, a sports enthusiast intrigued by the crossover between sports and business, or simply someone passionate about personal development, this interview with Jimmy Farris is a must-listen. Through his unique perspective, he offers a wealth of actionable insights, inspiring us all to embrace the transformative power of teamwork, adaptability, and leadership in our professional journeys.

Why It’s Almost Impossible to Learn Much from Another Value Analysis Program and What to Do About it

On this week’s episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl discusses the reality that every healthcare value analysis program is different in almost every respect.: “Even the U.S. Government mandates that Larry Miles’ value analysis system be employed within every government department, because it is a uniform methodology that can easily be understood by anyone who has a need to use it to save money and improve quality. Why reinvent the wheel?…” Tune in for the full article! Loving the #PowerSupply conversations? You can now download our free mobile app: Apple: https://zcu.io/sx2h Android: https://zcu.io/xJSJ And listen at: iTunes -> https://zcu.io/3Zef Spotify -> https://zcu.io/eBXx Stitcher -> https://zcu.io/2gMi Amazon Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/Xo2S Google Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/O8SY #PowerSupply #Podcast #Education #SupplyChain #Healthcare #Purchasing #Contracting #ValueAnalysis

AHRMM SME Podcast with Ryan Burke

In this interview with Justin Poulin, Ryan Burke, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing with Pandion Optimization Alliance, discusses his background in health care supply chain and and involvement with Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC), including the YPAC’s history, the value to YPAC members and why senior leadership should be aware of the group, success stories and how to learn more and get involved.

 

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