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This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Guest: David Newton, Head of AI Orchestration @ Green Security Topic: AI and the Future of Vendor Strategy in Healthcare Outline: - Welcome David - Background in AI: What kinds of applications have you developed embracing AI? - What are some of the easiest and best use cases and application * Solving micro to medium problems * Reducing demand on your already strained IT resources and analytics teams - What are some examples that you have seen where Healthcare Supply Chain leaders have leaned significantly into the technology?

This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… April ‘26 Update Spring Summit is around the corner Annual Conference - Emergency Preparedness Tabletop Exercise On The Fringe – Neuro Sponge Recall & Back Order

This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… March ‘26 Update: - Impact of Iran on our Supply Chain - SCRC Meeting with the Policy Team looking for feedback on the CMS proposed ruling on PPE and essential medicines - Early Bird Registration for the AHRMM conference ends 4/30 - World Cup this year and Summer Olympics next year - What are hospitals doing to prepare for that?

This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… February ‘26 Update: - Proposed Rule for PPE & Essential Medicine * 60-day comment period ending 3/30 * AHRMM policy team available March 9th - Annual Conference * Registration is Open 2/23 * Presentations have been selected * Spring Summit Registration Open - Upcoming World Cup - What are hospitals doing to prepare for that * Supply Chain and Emergency Preparedness * High volume of travelers to this country

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Guest: Dan Hurry, President @ Advantus Partners & CSCO Bon Secours Mercy Health Topic: Proactive versus Reactive Supply Chain Outline: - Welcome Dan - We all talk about taking a proactive approach to their supply chain. How would you break that down into categories: * Demand Signals * Contract cycles * Talent Development (gig work) - Let’s dive deeper into talent development. How creative do you have to be these days?

This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… January ‘26 Update: - Domestic Manufacturers Directory - Annual AHRMM Conference - Save The Date! - December Report - Tariff Strategy Insights for Product Categories

This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… December ‘25 Update: - Another Great Year! - AHRMM’s Advocacy Efforts in 2025 - AHRMM 26 - Call for Presentations - Look ahead to 2026!

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Guest: Josh Strzelczyk, Program Director, Capital Planning and Acquisition - Supply Chain Management @ Northwestern Medicine Topic: Best Practices in Indirect Spend - Josh Introduction * Background and how you got to your current role * Vizient Award (rising star and first time to a non-clinical supply chain professional) * CMRP and wanting to get more involved AHRMM - What is "Indirect Procurement?" - Indirect Procurement is New; If we're starting our own indirect procurement department what advice would you give * Use RFPs as a strategic tool * Communication is Key - Where are untapped opportunities for savings and/or leveraging technology

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Guest: Christina Mendez, Sr. Manager, Healthcare Brand @ Grainger Topic: CMS Rulemaking’s Impact to Accrediting Organizations - What does it mean for Supply Chain Outline: - Welcome Christina - CMS Presentation to Congress Overview * Rulemaking - prohibiting any notification of the survey window - What is the impact? Accrediting Organizations have had to change their standards - What are some examples? * Joint Commission consolidated two (EC & LS) chapters into Physical Environment * DNV is more affected around separating consulting from assessments - When does this go into effect and what should the supply chain be doing now to prepare?

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Guest: Christina Tosto, Vice President & General Manager, Cardinal Health WaveMark Solutions Topic: Supply Chain statistics that might surprise you (or not) and your executive team that impact Patient Safety Outline: - Intro to Christina & Background - Stat #1 - 40% of healthcare providers have canceled a surgery due to a lack of medical supplies * Product delays, backorders and shortages * The importance of transparency in mitigating this risk - Stat #2 - 27% of healthcare providers have either seen or heard about recalled or expired products being used on a patient * In addition, 8% of all disposables expire annually on hospital shelves * Impact of recalls and expiration dates - Stat #3 - Nearly 20% of a clinician's w

This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… November ‘25 Update: - New Board Members & Process Overview - AHA’s 232 Tariff Public Response (PPE, Medical Consumables and Medical Equipment) - UDI Forum is running this week - will be on demand (success stories)

AHRMM SME Podcast with Allen Archer by AHRMM

Welcome to the AHRMM25 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Denver, CO. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Lobel Lurie, Manager Clinical Value Analysis at Cone Health Outline: - Introduction - What have you enjoyed the most so far at AHRMM this year? - If your career had a theme song, what would it be? - If this conference had a secret supply chain speakeasy, what would be the password to get in?

Welcome to the AHRMM25 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Denver, CO. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: David Szalko, Corporate Accounts Director @ Ambu Outline: - Introduction - What have you enjoyed the most so far at AHRMM this year? - If you had to explain your job to a 5-year-old, what would you say? - If this conference had a secret supply chain speakeasy, what would be the password to get in?

This is the AHRMM Updates Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we highlight trends, strategies and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Mike and Justin… October ‘25 Update: - Heat Map Project Initiative - AHRMM Academy Updates - AHRMM 26 - Call for Presentations - Around the World: * Tariffs - Nov 10th truce ends with China (no indication where that is heading) * Peace Talks in Gaza

Welcome to the AHRMM25 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Denver, CO. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Kevin Capatch, Director, Process Engineering - Enterprise Supply Chain Services @ Geisinger Outline: - Introduction - What have you enjoyed the most so far at AHRMM this year? - If you could automate one annoying task in your daily work, what would it be? - If this conference had a secret supply chain speakeasy, what would be the password to get in?

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Guest: Dr. Jimmy Chung, Chief Medical Officer at Advantus Health Partners Topic: Sustainability in Surgery Outline: - Welcome Dr. Chung - Why did you get involved in Supply Chain? * Patient Safety * Waste and Affordability - Tell me about your work in sustainability - Tying climate change into healthcare sourcing - What are some of the obvious areas for improvement specific to sustainability? * Anesthetic Gasses * Single Use Devices - How can people get started?

Welcome to the AHRMM25 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Denver, CO. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Matt Samples, Strategic Account Executive - Central Region at SteelCo Belimed Outline: - Introduction - What have you enjoyed the most so far at AHRMM this year? - You get one wish from a healthcare genie—what are you fixing first? - If this conference had a secret supply chain speakeasy, what would be the password to get in?

AHRMM Updates September 2025 by AHRMM

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert… Guest: Lee Ann McWhorter, VP of Business Development at Meperia Topic: Functional Equivalents and Best Practices Outline: - Welcome Lee Ann & Background - Functional Equivalents - what are they? Set the baseline for us… - Backorders and Stockouts are more common - how has this changed the industry from your perspective? - Best Practices * Identify critical items * Develop a formulary * Engage the clinicians with data (attribute breakdown) - The importance of having granular data to make decisions around functional equivalents - The power of recall histories - how does this shape strategy