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 with Hays Waldrop, Garry Skinner and Justin Poulin.
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November 10, 202630 min
AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Jeff Grizzaffi
What if your supply chain team could spend less time managing repetitive tasks and more time making decisions that matter? This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Jeff Grizzaffi, Senior Director in Healthcare Supply Chain at Oracle, joins us to discuss how agentic AI is changing the way healthcare supply chains work. From evolving job responsibilities and smarter workflows to security concerns and adoption challenges, Jeff explores what it takes to bring AI into everyday operations. Plus, hear how suppliers can use AI to strengthen collaboration and improve supply chain performance. Tune in today! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #Oracle #AgenticAI #AI #Efficiency #Workflows
November 9, 2026Episode 230 min
Battlefield to the Bedside: Building a Mission-Ready Supply Chain
What do military operations and hospital supply chains have in common? More than you might think! This week on Power Supply, Justin Poulin welcomes supply chain manager Joseph Basgall to discuss how lessons learned on the battlefield and in manufacturing can be applied to today's healthcare supply chains. Joseph dives into how preparation, accountability, waste reduction, and strong relationships have shaped his approach to leadership, along with the role trust and transparency played in successfully implementing a new linen management solution. Whether you're leading a supply chain team or looking for new ways to improve your operations, this episode is packed with lessons that go far beyond the battlefield. Press play today! 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/ps19-02 #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #SupplyChainLeadership #OperationalReadiness #ProcessImprovement #HealthcareOperations
What keeps healthcare supply chain professionals coming back to AHRMM year after year? This week on the AHRMM26 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM26 in San Antonio, TX, host Suzi Collins sits down with supply chain leader Caitlyn Traffanstedt. Caitlyn shares what keeps her coming back to the annual conference, how people and relationships influence her approach to leadership, and the one healthcare supply chain challenge she'd fix overnight if she could. Tune in to hear Caitlyn's take on the connections, career lessons, and challenges shaping healthcare supply chain! #PowerSupply #HealthcareSupplyChain #AHRMM #Podcast #SupplyChain
November 2, 2026Episode 132 min
Bringing the Hospital Home: Delivering Care Beyond Four Walls
What happens when the hospital comes to the patient instead of the other way around? We're kicking off Season 19 of Power Supply with Jeff Abeson to explore the growing hospital-at-home model and what it means for healthcare supply chain operations. As more high-acuity care moves beyond traditional hospital walls, Jeff breaks down the logistical challenges of delivering supplies, equipment, and services directly to patients' homes. He also discusses the financial considerations, distribution strategies, and partnerships needed to make this model scalable, especially as care expands into rural and suburban communities. As more patients receive care in the comfort of their own homes, is your supply chain ready to deliver? Tune in to find out! 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/ps19-01 #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChain #HospitalAtHome #HealthcareLogistics #HealthcareDistribution
This week on the AHRMM26 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM26 in San Antonio, TX, host Suzi Collins sits down with Kunal Mangaonkar, Director of Supply Chain (Systems, Data and Analytics) at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Kunal shares what keeps him coming back to AHRMM each year, the career advice that's stuck with him, and how his background in systems and data influences the way he approaches healthcare supply chain. Plus, find out which supply chain challenge he'd choose to solve overnight. Tune in now! #PowerSupply #HealthcareSupplyChain #AHRMM #Podcast #SupplyChain
October 20, 202614 min
AHRMM Power Up Podcast - October '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 October '26: Recall volume in September AHRMM Academy Cohorts are available on demand Fall Forum (Pump it Up) Hope everyone enjoyed Healthcare Supply Chain Week! Field insights for supply chain resiliency have been released #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #OctoberUpdate _______ 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.
October 19, 2026Episode 343 min
Special Episode Re-Release: Evidence Over Expense - The Real ROI: What Happens After the Sale?
The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we're bringing back a few episodes you won't want to miss. Tune in today! The UV technology has been purchased, delivered, and rolled into the facility. So now what? In the final episode of "Evidence Over Expense," Kyle Morrison and Xenex's Selena Pfannstiel join us to explore why the real return on investment begins after the sale is complete. From staff training and user adoption to reporting, accountability, workflow integration, and ongoing vendor support, this conversation breaks down the often-overlooked factors that can make or break long-term program success. If your organization is investing in UV technology to reduce transmission risk and drive lasting value, this episode will change the way you think about what happens after the rollout. Tune in to this series finale today! 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/ps-xenex-ep3 A special thanks to our sponsor, Xenex, for making this series possible. #PowerSupply #Xenex #HealthcareSupplyChain #InfectionPrevention #ValueAnalysis #EvidenceOverExpense #UVTechnology #Podcast
October 13, 202614 min
AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Michael LaRocca
Supply chain readiness isn't just about having enough inventory on the shelves. It's about having everything ready when a patient needs care. On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Michael LaRocca, Founder and CEO of Ready Computing, joins us to discuss why this distinction matters, especially for rural hospitals. From connecting supply chain performance to scheduled procedures to improving collaboration between clinical teams, Michael shares how a more proactive approach to procedure readiness can help hospitals protect patient care while managing costs. #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChainReadiness #InventoryManagement #RuralHealthcare
October 12, 2026Episode 242 min
Special Episode Re-Release: Evidence Over Expense - What Really Matters When Evaluating UV Technology
The next season of Power Supply is coming soon! In the meantime, we're bringing back a few episodes you won't want to miss. Tune in today! Not all UV technologies are created equal, and for supply chain teams, knowing the difference leads to better purchasing decisions. In this episode of "Evidence Over Expense," Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, and Juan Gonzalez from Xenex help cut through the confusion and explain what healthcare organizations should really be looking for before investing in UV technology. From FDA authorization and product safety to service, support, and long-term usability, this conversation gives supply chain teams a clear path to smarter decision-making. If your team is evaluating UV technology, this episode will help you ask the right questions, avoid the wrong assumptions, and look beyond the price tag to what truly drives value. BONUS CONTENT: Be sure to download the free Supply Chain UV Checklist Tool to help your team ask the right questions and make more informed purchasing decisions. Click here to download: https://9231499.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9231499/Power%20Supply/Podcast/Xenex%20Bonus%20Content%20-%20Episode2.pdf 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/ps-xenex-ep2 A special thanks to our sponsor, Xenex, for making this series possible. #PowerSupply #Xenex #HealthcareSupplyChain #InfectionPrevention #ValueAnalysis #EvidenceOverExpense #UVTechnology #Podcast
This week on the AHRMM26 Conference Podcast, recorded live at #AHRMM26 in San Antonio, TX, host Suzi Collins sits down with Diana Carvajal, Vice President, Healthcare & Commercial at Sierra-Cedar. Diana shares what keeps her coming back to these annual conferences and the best piece of advice she's received throughout her career. She also weighs in on the one healthcare supply chain challenge she'd fix overnight and shares her biggest "aha" moment from this year's conference. Tune in now! #PowerSupply #HealthcareSupplyChain #AHRMM #Podcast #SupplyChain
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