Matt MacKenzie reads an article on revenue cycle management from Healthcare Purchasing News' November/December edition.Endeavor Business Media

Mur and Jenny explore the phrase: If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale! Resources for this episode: Ancestry®. (n.d.-a). U.S. Immigration in the 1800s. U.S. Immigration in the 1800s | Ancestry® Family History Learning Hub. https://www.ancestry.com/c/family-history-learning-hub/1800-us-immigration#:~:text=In%20the%20years%20betw…

Angela Carranza, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) , Lean Certified Manager of Clinical Resources, Medline, joins Editor-in-Chief, Janette Wider, Healthcare Purchasing News on this episode. The two discuss the relationship between the sterile processing department and the OR, particularly when it comes to onboarding new surgeons.…

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads a roundup of respiratory news that was featured in the Nov/Dec edition of HPN.Endeavor Business Media

TRSA President Joe Ricci shares insights on linen, uniform, and facility services with Editor-in-Chief, Janette Wider.Endeavor Business Media

Rebecca Gayden is Vice President and General Manager, Capital Equipment Solutions at Vizient. Adam Fairbourn is Director, Contract Services at Vizient. Gayden and Fairbourn join Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider to talk capital investments on this week's episode.Endeavor Business Media

Katie James is an advanced wound care subject matter expert. She currently works for Medline Industries. James and Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Purchasing News, Janette Wider, discuss assessing skin tones in this very special episode of Healthcare Hodgepodge.Endeavor Business Media

Ash Crowe, director, healthcare, St. Onge Company, joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this episode to talk about offsite reprocessing.Endeavor Business Media

Steve Liou, founder and CEO of Clarium, shares his insights on artificial intelligence in this topical episode with Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Purchasing News, Janette Wider.Endeavor Business Media

Tatiana Havryliuk, M.D., of Hello Sono shares insights with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider of Healthcare Purchasing News on point-of-care ultrasound.Endeavor Business Media

Jennifer Kim Field is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Henry Schein, Inc. Jen is responsible for the Company’s global sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) work and integrating ESG into the Company’s strategies and activities. Jen and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discuss the business case for sustainability in healthcar…

Michael Schank is Founder and Managing Director at Process Inventory Advisors LLC. He has over 25 years of experience as a management consultant in the financial services industry, advising clients on technology, process, risk, and large-scale business and digital transformations. His book, Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and De…

Senior Contributing Editor Kara Nadeau joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this very special episode and shares insights on sterile processing over the past year.Endeavor Business Media

Marcia Frieze, CEO, Case Medical and Julia Freer Goldstein of JLFG Communications discuss key considerations for the total cost of ownership for cleaning and sterilization options with Healthcare Purchasing News' Editor in Chief, Janette Wider.Endeavor Business Media

Tony Fink is president of OMG Services. Tony has more than 25 years of management experience in sales, digital marketing, e-commerce, operations, delivery services, and business development. On this episode, Tony and HPN's Editor-in-Chief discuss digitization in the healthcare industry.Endeavor Business Media

Richard Palarea is the CEO of Kermit, a Baltimore-based healthcare cost reduction and spend management company bringing automation and insight to the high-spend category of implantable medical devices within hospitals and health systems. Since its founding in 2011, Kermit has saved hospitals more than $200 million and manages 40% of the implantable…

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article from HPN's August edition on surgical site infections.Endeavor Business Media

Cody Fisher is President of Concordance Innovations. Cody is responsible for the vision, mission and leadership of the overall financial and strategic plan, as well as management and oversight of key functions, policies, procedures and processes. Cody joined Concordance Healthcare Solutions in 2017. On this episode, Cody discusses AI in Supply Chai…

On this episode, HPN's Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article from the September edition on room cleaning and disinfection.Endeavor Business Media

Bill Selles is senior vice president, Transformation & Operations, Spend Management at Vizient. In this role, Selles is focused on transformation efforts across the Spend Management Business Unit. He has responsibility for optimizing operational performance and overseeing programs, services and operational functions that support the delivery of cat…

Lars Thording, PhD, has a background in academia, consulting and industry leadership. He has been responsible for the launch of numerous market-disrupting solutions across healthcare, insurance and technology. Originally from Denmark, Lars has taught at universities in Denmark, Ireland and the United States. He currently serves as the vice presiden…

As vice president of Warehouse Operations for Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions, Jamie runs day-to-day operations for the entire network of warehouses that service the business. He is also leading the business' multi-year strategy to expand its capacity in support of business growth. On this episode, Jamie talks home-based healthcare supply chain s…

Richard Staynings is currently Chief Security Strategist for Cylera, a pioneer in the space of medical device and HIoT security. He is also author of Cyber Thoughts, a leading healthcare cybersecurity blog, and teaches postgraduate courses in cybersecurity, health informatics and healthcare management at the University of Denver University College.…

Sarah Alasya is director of Urgent Care, national accounts, at Medline and is a board member on North East Regional Urgent Care Association. At Medline, Sarah provides expert insights to Urgent Cares across the United States, identifying efficient and effective operational solutions that drive quality outcomes. She has served the healthcare industr…

Ashlea Souffrou is a highly experienced medical device industry veteran with a passion for developing sustainable and cost-effective healthcare solutions. As the founder and CEO of SxanPro, she has successfully digitized inventory processes throughout the hospital supply chain. Ashlea discusses Inventory Control vs. Inventory Management on today's …

Guillermo M. Ramas brings to the table over 27 years of industry experience. At present, Guillermo serves as the Founder and CEO of NotiSphere, Inc., a healthcare technology startup transforming the traditional handling of medical supply disruption communications. Guillermo and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discuss the current state of medical devi…

Enforcing education from the top down and ensuring transparency in staying up to date with training are key for workers who come in contact with sharps. Associate Editor, Matt MacKenzie of HPN reads an important article from our July edition.Endeavor Business Media

Tom Redding leads the healthcare supply chain practice at St. Onge Company. On this episode he speaks with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider about the latest trends, challenges, and solutions for supply chain departments.Endeavor Business Media

Sarah B. Cruz, CSPDT, CRCST, CHL, CIS is a certified CSSNerd! As a career strategist with her company PRETREAT CSS, she and Sterile Processing professionals work together to create objective driven goals in their professional development so they can onboard into their Sterile Processing career mindset. Sarah and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discus…

Joe Maes is a product specialist for Medline in Phlebotomy and blood collection. Prior to working for Medline, Joe worked as a Pediatric ER Nurse at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital for 6 years. Joe discusses best practices and tips for needlestick safety with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider.…

Associate Editor, Matt MacKenzie reads this June article on how AI remains a promising tool for clinical use, but manual review remains vital.Endeavor Business Media

Jay Mervis, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Redox and previously Sales Director at Lifescale Analytics, has a deep background in healthcare and has held various roles across the industry. Jay also is the host and author of the Hammerdown Roadshow Podcast, Vlog, and Newsletter. Jay is back for a second episode, this time on the importance of c…

A new study, published on Jan. 10, 2024, by the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), sounded the alarm on a number of pathogens that surfaces in hospitals tend to harbor that were previously not known or expected to be particularly harmful to patients. New research suggests that those pathogens, including skin flora and environmental bacte…

Jay Mervis, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Redox and previously Sales Director at Lifescale Analytics, has a deep background in healthcare and has held various roles across the industry. Jay also is the host and author of the Hammerdown Roadshow Podcast, Vlog, and Newsletter.Endeavor Business Media

Healthcare Hodgepodge with Healthcare Purchasing News features interviews and article reads. The podcast features topics from the publication’s many verticals including supply chain, infection prevention, sterile processing, surgical/critical care, healthcare IT, EVS, and more.Endeavor Business Media

On Episode 256 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the new Planet of the Apes film as well as Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted. Did both keep them entertained or did they fail miserably? Take a listen, but beware of SPOILERS throughout the discussion!Doug & Dirty A

On Episode 255 of the Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss some streaming shows! Is streaming still Peak TV or has its best days come and gone? Shows discussed include: Poker Face, Dr. Death, Apples Never Fall, and Reacher. Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

On Episode 254 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss Netflix’s new show, 3 Body Problem from the creators of Game of Thrones. Is this new show more like the early seasons of Thrones or the last two? There are MAJOR SPOILERS throughout the episode, so if you haven’t seen the show and…Doug & Dirty A

Do you think you know what these phrases mean? The early bird gets the worm! Blood is thicker than water. Great minds think alike. Jack of all trades. Think again, fellow explorers! In this episode, the Sirens explore phrases that are commonly misused. If you love this episode, the conversation continues on Patreon where you’ll get exclusive conten…

In Episode 253 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A give their thoughts on Dune: Part 2! Did it live up to Part 1 or does the whole damn thing fall apart? They also talk about the Oscars results and Amazon Prime’s Ricky Stanicky! Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

It’s finally here! Doug and Dirty A run down their Top 10 lists for the films of 2023! Will your favorites make their lists or will there only be laments that they couldn’t add Madame Web? Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

On Episode 251 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss three films. Which ones made the grade and which ones failed to impress? The films discussed are: American FIction, Poor Things, and Saltburn! What did the guys think? Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

This week the Sirens explore recipes that are at least 150 years old. Check out this tasty episode and check out www.sirensoapbox.com for more!sirensoapbox

Upcoming: 150 Year Old Recipes Juggling Mur’s Mystery Episode - not discussed in this episode, but there’s been a change in schedule Kite Flying Book Club www.sirensoapbox.com Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content: Siren Soapbox on Patreon…

It’s our 250th episode! And it is very, VERY late! This episode was recorded over two weeks in NOVEMBER, so forgive us for the out-of-date news. In this milestone episode, Doug and Dirty A discuss Marvel Studios’ The Marvels and Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. We think they might still be in theaters. Thanks for listening!…

In this episode, the Sirens explore the ancient art of origami! The Sirens had a good time exploring this art form. We hope you’ll give it a try and share your artwork with us! Link the kit Siren Sara used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804854459?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_HCTYM2NBB7SK6HXRWS6C&language=en_US&fbclid=IwAR042aXBspz_mPI7LI_P-pY-91GzlfNn4q6iqaE0d…

Check out this episode of Getting Reel with Siren Soapbox! The Sirens and their guests discuss the 1971 cult classic, Harold and Maude. Enjoy the show! #explore #movieclub #cultclassicsirensoapbox

This week the Sirens explore a new type of book club - they'll be writing their comments about what they are reading, and exchanging books so everyone has a chance to comment on every book. Tune in to hear all about these shenanigans! Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our P…

This week the Sirens explore the fascinating world of cryptids! Do you have a local cryptid story? Share it with us over at www.sirensoapbox.com North American Dogman Sightings Buy us a (virtual) coffee and help keep the adventure train running! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sirens Join our Patreon and get exclusive content including our coverage of…

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