Health Equity Gaps & Solutions: A Supply Chain Opportunity

Episodes NOW CEC APPROVED for AHRMM members! // Why do certain populations experience more health disparities compared to others? What are the factors that contribute to these disparities, and what can be done to address them? What role can supply chain play to help create a healthier population? There are many inequities in health outcomes including access to healthcare that exist today. These disparities can be seen in higher rates of chronic diseases, lower life expectancy, and greater mortality rates among certain populations, such as people of color, those living in poverty, and other marginalized communities. Tune in as Hays, Garry and Justin meet with Karen Conway Vice President of Healthcare Value at GHX as she highlights both the current needs and ways to help tackle these challenging issues. By working together on health equity, we can create a society where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being, regardless of their background or circumstances, which not only benefits individuals but also contributes to a healthier society overall. Don’t miss out on this episode and tune in today! 

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Hospital at Home: IoT Enabled Healthcare

Episodes NOW CEC APPROVED for AHRMM members! // What if there was an option to care for your loved one at home, rather than in a hospital? What if Iot (Internet of Things) could connect various smart devices and enable them to work harmoniously to provide a safe and secure network to monitor a patient from the comfort of their own home? What if this technology could provide a more transparent healthcare ecosystem and help drive down the cost of care? Join the conversation today with Garry and Justin as they talk with Kristen Miles, VP of Healthcare Product Strategy at Oracle about this new and innovative approach that is being developed to provide a “hospital at home”. With the advancement of technology and telemedicine, healthcare providers are working on ways to offer a wide range of medical services from the comfort of your own home allowing patients to save money on transportation costs and reduce the risk of exposure to illnesses in crowded waiting rooms. You don’t want to miss out on this episode of the future of healthcare – listen today! 

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Bourbon and Buildings: Value Based Purchasing in Facilities/Construction – A GPO Perspective

What role does a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) play in facilities and construction projects? Do GPOs have the ability to help leverage data, contracts and use specialized tools to help reduce costs and mitigate risks for healthcare organizations? What role does supply chain have to help manage these expensive yet impactful projects? Join the conversation today as Justin, Hayes and Garry speak with Jeff Little, VP Strategic Supplier Engagement at Premier, to learn about the unique opportunities GPOs bring to these large and complex projects. As hospitals look to reduce costs and consolidate spend, GPOs are positioned to help drive further value to their members through their facilities/construction services. Whether you are planning a new surgical services building, or are just a bourbon fan – grab your facilities colleagues and tune in to this episode today! 

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Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)

What is the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)? How does HFMA help its members achieve optimal performance to address the many challenges that exist in the US healthcare system? Why should supply chain be interested becoming members of this professional organization? Join Bray Manderson, vice president of sales at Aspirion and the president of the Idaho HFMA chapter as he showcases the education, professional development, and networking opportunities that membership provides. In today’s turbulent climate of decreasing reimbursement and increasing costs, it is imperative that supply chain and finance teams work collaboratively to find solutions that maintain fiscally healthy healthcare organizations. Join the conversation today and learn how HFMA can help bridge gaps in knowledge, best practices, and standards through it diverse and broad cross-spectrum of members and stakeholders. In today’s challenging world of financial woes, you don’t miss this episode! 

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Highways in the Sky: Implementing Drones into Healthcare Logistics

What would happen if we could create “highways” in the sky, where flying drones deliver supplies and replace or supplement traditional ground fleets? What if these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could provide a safer, more reliable, and more sustainable future for supply chain operations? What if digital infrastructure could be established to provide a more efficient and more responsive delivery network at lower costs and reduced CO2 emissions? Now…what if we told you that this was all already being developed and tested throughout the United States? Listen to this amazing episode with Alice Griffith, director of business development for transportation and logistics innovation at Airspace Link Inc. as she discusses the innovative drone technology they are developing with Justin, Garry, and Hayes. The use of drones for transportation and delivery in supply chain logistics is the way of the future – tune in and learn about the amazing work being done in this exciting field! 

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Tackling the Soft Dollar Challenge with the C-Suite

Why are health systems the only ones not making money? How can supply chain work to break down silos and bridge the gap to the C-suite when looking at soft dollar savings and cost avoidance strategies? What resources does supply chain need to be effective and how can they use data to make better informed decisions? Don’t miss this week’s episode with Tim Ingram, founder at 60:60 Consultancy LLC, joins Justin, Garry and Hays as he brings his 44 years of experience to discuss tactics supply chain leaders can employ to help decrease costs through supply utilization and contract negotiations. Whether you are new to the healthcare supply chain or have decades of experience you will be able to gain insights on how to better interact with clinical teams, the c-suite and vendors. Don’t miss out on this episode with decades of experience from an Air Force and supply chain veteran! 

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