<p class="MsoNormal">This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, host Justin Poulin welcomes Lee Ann McWhorter, VP of Business Development at Meperia. Lee Ann breaks down the concept of functional equivalents and explains how increasing backorders and stockouts have transformed the healthcare supply chain landscape. She shares best practices for managing functional equivalents, including identifying critical items, developing robust formularies, and engaging clinicians with data-driven insights. Tune in to hear Lee Ann's insights on navigating product shortages and how recall histories can powerfully shape your supply chain strategy!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">#PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #FunctionalEquivalents #SupplyChainStrategy #ProductShortages #DataDriven</p>

AHRMM Power Up Podcast - September '25 Updates

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.