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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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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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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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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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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
December 31, 2020

EPISODE 004: Conversations With… Terry Shaw and Karen Conway

Terry Shaw shares insights with Karen Conway on how they were able to support employees and their communities during COVID-19 as well as future initiatives across health systems in multiple states.

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SMI Conversations With...
EPISODE 004: Conversations With... Terry Shaw and Karen Conway
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Featuring
Terry Shaw
Terry Shaw
CEO, AdventHealth
Interviewed by
Karen Conway
Karen Conway
VP of Healthcare Value, GHX
December 9, 2020

SMI PODCAST: Conversations with… Lindsey Piegza

The State of the US Economy & Economic Outlook Post COVID-19

During this 25-minute podcast, Lindsey Piegza presents on the state of the US economy including insights on pandemic spending, GDP growth, inflation, and financial rebounding post COVID-19. Listen to this on-demand podcast to gain a 10,000 ft. view of what’s happening in the financial sector.

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SMI PODCAST: Conversations with... Lindsey Piegza
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Featuring
Lindsey Piegza
Lindsey Piegza
Chief Economist, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
November 30, 2020

EPISODE 003: Conversations With… Sandy Douglas and Marisa Farabaugh

During this podcast Sandy and Marisa discuss insights on manufacturing, customer loyalty and response, and diversity and inclusion from Sandy’s vast knowledge and experience.

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EPISODE 003: Conversations With... Sandy Douglas and Marisa Farabaugh
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Featuring
Sandy Douglas
Sandy Douglas
CEO, Staples
Interviewed by
Marisa Farabaugh
Marisa Farabaugh
CSCO, AdventHealth
October 30, 2020

EPISODE 002: Conversations With… Michael Dowling and Steve Gundersen

Michael Dowling shares heroic and heart wrenching stories from the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis at Northwell Health. Michael and Steve talk about the tremendous compassion and care delivered to thousands of patients at the height of the pandemic and how Northwell Health responded to the immense demands while dealing with supply shortages. Michael and Steve also discuss the importance of building trusted relationship between trading partners.

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SMI Conversations With...
EPISODE 002: Conversations With... Michael Dowling and Steve Gundersen
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Featuring
Michael Dowling
Michael Dowling
CEO, Northwell Health
Interviewed by
Steve Gundersen
Steve Gundersen
VP & GM, BD