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…

The Service Line Shift: Why Infusion Therapy Needs Its Own Strategy

What if treating infusion therapy as its own service line could turn pharmacy from a cost center into a revenue driver? On this episode of Power Supply, we welcome back Derek Imars, Executive Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain at IU Health, to explore why health systems should rethink their approach to infusion therapy. From the expansion of home infusion and CAR-T therapies to regulatory pressures, payor dynamics, and private equity influence, Derek breaks down the forces driving hospitals to centralize infusion services and build dedicated command centers. He shares how physician champions, referral networks, and strategic consolidation can help health systems manage the increasing spread of care delivery sites while avoiding revenue leakage. If you’re managing infusion across multiple sites or wondering how to protect revenue while expanding access, this conversation shows you how to build a competitive advantage.

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/ps17-01

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #InfusionTherapy #Revenue #Pharmacy #Centralization

AHRMM Power Up Podcast – January ’26 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 what you need to know from January ’26:

  • Domestic Manufacturers Directory
  • Annual AHRMM Conference – Save The Date!
  • December Report – Tariff Strategy Insights for Product Categories

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #JanuaryUpdate

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Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply offers Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the healthcare supply chain audience.

Scope of Innovation: Single-Use Solutions for Surgical Success

Perfect imaging every time. No repairs. No reprocessing. Could single-use arthroscopes be the answer? On this special Beyond Clean, First Case, Power Supply, and Transmission Control Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we’re joined by Rich McKillop, CEO of Pristine Surgical, to explore how their Summit™ 4K Single-Use Arthroscope is redefining what efficiency looks like in the OR. Learn how this single-use solution delivers consistent 4K image clarity while eliminating the time, labor, and costs associated with scope reprocessing and repairs. Through smart, cloud-connected technology that delivers real-time data and case analytics, discover how Pristine Surgical can help your department optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes!

Learn more about Pristine Surgical’s single-use arthroscopy solutions by visiting pristinesurgical.com. To access the cost savings calculator, schedule a demonstration, or learn more about Pristine Connect®, email info@pristinesurgical.com or follow them on LinkedIn.

AHRMM Power Up Podcast – December ’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 updates from December ’25:

  • Another Great Year!
  • AHRMM’s Advocacy Efforts in 2025
  • AHRMM 26 – Call for Presentations
  • Look ahead to 2026!

#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #DecemberUpdate

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Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply offers Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the healthcare supply chain audience.

Beyond the Scanner: Mastering Annual Inventory in Critical Access

What if you could improve inventory accuracy without scanners, fancy tech, or extra staff—just smart cycle counts and creative teamwork? On this Season 16 finale of Power Supply, we’re joined by Kimberly Alexander, Director of Materials and Purchasing at Huggins Hospital, for a look at how critical access hospitals can master annual inventory with limited resources. From managing unlocked storerooms on the honor system to coordinating manual cycle counts with lean teams and spreadsheets, Kimberly shows how limited resources don’t have to mean limited results. She also addresses the unique challenges of critical access: weekend coverage gaps, seasonal demand swings, and wearing multiple hats across purchasing, receiving, and delivery. Whether you’re preparing for annual inventory in your critical access hospital or wondering how to do more with less, this conversation delivers real lessons from someone making it work!

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/ps16-08

#PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #Inventory #CriticalAccess #AnnualInventory #Lean

AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Josh Strzelczyk

This week on the AHRMM SME Podcast, we sit down with Josh Strzelczyk, Program Director, Capital Planning and Acquisition at Northwestern Medicine. Josh breaks down what indirect procurement means and provides practical advice for organizations starting their own indirect procurement departments. He discusses how to use RFPs as strategic tools and shares insights on finding untapped opportunities for savings in indirect spend management. Josh also shares his experience receiving the prestigious Vizient Award as the first non-clinical supply chain professional to earn this recognition. Tune in today to hear Josh’s expertise!

#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #IndirectProcurement #CMRP #StrategicSourcing #VizientAward

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