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SMI Conversations With… Podcast Series

SMI’s “Conversations with…” podcast series features SMI members interviewing C-Level executives from member organizations. Listen to the podcast on your computer or phone any time that works for you — at lunch, on a run, during your commute. All podcasts are approximately 20 minutes.

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August 29, 2022

Episode 013: Conversations with… Bruce Johnson and Ryan Rotar

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Episode 013: Conversations with... Bruce Johnson and Ryan Rotar
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Featuring
Bruce Johnson
Bruce Johnson
President & CEO, GHX
Interviewed by
Ryan Rotar
Ryan Rotar
HCS Director – ERP Systems, UNC Health
May 20, 2022

Episode 012: Conversations with… Jason Wells and Lisa Hohman

SMI latest “Conversations with…” podcast features Lisa Hohman and Jason Wells who discuss innovation, talent management, Adventist Health’s 2030 strategy, as well as their digital first/digital front door initiatives.

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SMI Conversations With...
Episode 012: Conversations with... Jason Wells and Lisa Hohman
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Featuring
Jason Wells
Jason Wells
Chief Strategy Officer, Adventist Health
Interviewed by
Lisa Hohman
Lisa Hohman
CEO, Concordance Healthcare Solutions
December 3, 2021

Episode 011: Conversations with… Robert Rajalingam and Eric Tritch

Robert Rajalingam and Eric Tritch discuss leadership, future supply chain distribution strategies, care outside the hospital, partner relationships, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and mentorship.

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Episode 011: Conversations with... Robert Rajalingam and Eric Tritch
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Featuring
Robert Rajalingam
Robert Rajalingam
President, U.S. Medical Products & Distribution, Cardinal Health
Interviewed by
Eric Tritch
Eric Tritch
Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics, UChicago Medicine
November 1, 2021

Episode 010: Conversations with… Denise Rutherford and Tom Lubotsky

This podcast features an in-depth conversation with Denise Rutherford and Tom Lubotsky, who discuss lessons learned from COVID-19 and programs 3M has implemented to strengthen and reward their workforce, talent management and innovation.

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SMI Conversations With...
Episode 010: Conversations with... Denise Rutherford and Tom Lubotsky
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Featuring
Denise Rutherford
Denise Rutherford
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, 3M
Interviewed by
Tom Lubotsky
Tom Lubotsky
Vice President of Supply Chain, Allina Health
July 12, 2021

Episode 009: Conversations with… Dr. Redonda Miller, MD and Matt Gattuso

Dr. Redonda Miller and Matt Gattuso discuss the challenging aspect of leading The Johns Hopkins Hospital through the pandemic, clinical integration of supply chain, and what manufacturers, distributors and suppliers need to focus on to support hospitals moving out of the COVID-19 crisis.

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SMI Conversations With...
Episode 009: Conversations with... Dr. Redonda Miller, MD and Matt Gattuso
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Featuring
Redonda Miller
Redonda Miller MBA, MD
President, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Interviewed by
Matt Gattuso
Matt Gattuso
SVP, Enterprise Sales, Americas, Owens & Minor, Inc.
May 25, 2021

Episode 008: Conversations with… Mary Beth Lang and Jane Pleasants

Mary Beth Lang was named to the Top 100 women in supply chain across all industries from Supply Chain Digital in 2021. During this podcast, Mary Beth talks leading her team through the pandemic, supply chain innovation, future strategies and why women play a vital role in healthcare.

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Episode 008: Conversations with... Mary Beth Lang and Jane Pleasants
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Featuring
Mary Beth Lang
Mary Beth Lang
Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Office, Kaiser Permanente
Interviewed by
Jane Pleasants
Jane Pleasants
Executive Director, SMI
April 27, 2021

Episode 007: Conversations with… Dr. Marc Harrison, MD and Lara Latham

As the leader of Intermountain Healthcare’s 25 hospitals, Dr. Marc Harrison shares his thoughts on innovation, leadership strategies, speed to action during the pandemic, partnerships, and population health with SMI Board Member Lara Latham.

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SMI Conversations With...
Episode 007: Conversations with... Dr. Marc Harrison, MD and Lara Latham
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Featuring
Marc Harrison
Dr. Marc Harrison, MD
President & CEO, Intermountain Healthcare
Interviewed by
Lara Latham
Lara Latham
Vice President of Healthcare Systems, Stryker
March 31, 2021

Episode 006: Conversations with… Charlie Mills and John Wright

Charlie Mills shares his perspective on innovation and distribution, supply chain resiliency and what it means to be a great customer.  Learn about where supply distribution is going in the future!

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SMI Conversations With...
Episode 006: Conversations with... Charlie Mills and John Wright
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Featuring
Charlie Mills
Charlie Mills
CEO, Medline
Interviewed by
John Wright
John Wright
VP, Supply Chain & Support Services, Intermountain Healthcare
February 5, 2021

Conversations with… Steve Adams

This podcast features a conversation with Steve Adams from the Strategic National Stockpile.  In this podcast, Steve outlines the challenges and plans to improve the stockpile as they continue to address national requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain some valuable insight on the strategic national stockpile by listening to Steve’s comments.

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Conversations with... Steve Adams
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Steve Adams
Steve Adams
Acting Director of the Strategic National Stockpile
January 31, 2021

EPISODE 005: Conversations With… Ed Pesicka and Jim Szilagy

Ed Pesicka talks with Jim Szilagy on how distribution is changing due to COVID-19, leadership, telehealth, and the changing landscape of healthcare.

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EPISODE 005: Conversations With... Ed Pesicka and Jim Szilagy
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Featuring
Ed Pesicka
Ed Pesicka
President & CEO, Owens & Minor
Interviewed by
Jim Szilagy
Jim Szilagy
VP & CSCO, UPMC