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Value analysis committees have begun to focus on form and function for the front lines versus taking a traditional supplier-oriented approach with their strategic sourcing initiatives.  Having clinical representation has been a key component to the success of these initiatives and the industry has seen more and more nurses becoming involved in supply chain. On this episode of the Power Supply podcast, Tracey Chadwell, BSN, RN, CVAHP, HACP Senior Director of Advisory Solutions at Intalere joins us to talk about her path from nursing into supply chain and the benefits that clinical integration has in aligning outcomes and supply chain strategies. Tune in to hear tips on how to factor in physician preferences, vendor rep relationships, and product experience for success across your health system. Pull up a chair and plug in to Power Supply! Loving the #PowerSupply conversations? You can now download our free mobile app:Apple: https://zcu.io/sx2h Android: https://zcu.io/xJSJ Follow us at: Facebook: https://zcu.io/kDUC Linkedin: https://zcu.io/waOr   And listen at: iTunes -> https://zcu.io/3Zef Spotify -> https://zcu.io/eBXx Stitcher -> https://zcu.io/2gMi Amazon Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/Xo2S Google Podcasts -> https://zcu.io/O8SY #nursing #clinicalsupplychain #valueanalysis #physicianpreference #clinicaloutcomes #PowerSupply #Podcast #Education #SupplyChain #Healthcare #Purchasing #Contracting

Robotic Process Automation or RPA is new to the health care field but can be solution to reduce margins at your hospital. Richard Mackey, Senior Vice President of IT at Intalere, explains what RPA is, how it can be utilized in health care, and how it is affordable for all hospitals.

With more than 20 years’ experience in contracting, procurement and supply chain management, Intalere Chief Operating Officer Todd Larkin is passionate about the value that an integrated supply chain can drive in healthcare, not only for Intalere members, but, more importantly, for their patients. This podcast covers some of the innovative, alternative things being done with all stakeholders to make sure we're meeting providers' supply chain needs now and in the future. Topics include: Intalere’s involvement as part of an initiative with various stakeholders to drive improved visibility and accountability into the healthcare supply chain.Collaborative processes Larkin and his team have put in place with suppliers to drive better outcomes.Helping providers, particularly in dealing with shortages, finding alternatives and making sure their voices are heard.

Intalere’s Chief Commercial Officer Steve Kiewiet offers a unique and multi-layered perspective, not only as part of a company on the front lines of the healthcare supply chain, but also as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), a Board Member of the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) and as just a “student of the game” over 30+ years in healthcare. The podcast discussion covers:Some of the hard lessons that the healthcare supply chain has had to learn as a result of the pandemic.Key takeaways/top changes the healthcare supply chain needs to make going forward.Tips for readiness and in planning for the future, near and long term.

Intalere Chief Executive Officer Julius Heil has worked in virtually every area of the supply chain over 30+ years - in healthcare and outside – locally, nationally and globally in areas including strategy, logistics, distribution and procurement. In this episode, we discuss:His feelings about the new visibility of the supply chain and how it has emphasized its strategic importance, in healthcare and in general.Some of the things the group purchasing industry and Intalere specifically are doing to help mitigate supply shortages, including some unprecedented cooperation.How the challenges of the pandemic illustrate the importance of the GPO industry and the benefits it can provide.Thoughts on what the next several months will look like and how providers can continue to be vigilant and prepared.

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, We discuss the latest news, including updates on upcoming ASC events, review ANSI/AAMI ST79 Steam Sterilization requirement updates that affect ASCS, discuss the IRS Ruling on Provider Relief Funds, review recent recalls on Hand Sanitizer, continue to wait for the 2020 ASC/HOPD Regulatory Updates and in our focus segment, discuss employee certifications in the ASC setting.     The ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, Eden Group Development, Surgical Information Systems, Intalere, Medicus IT,. Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions and BHG Patient Lending.  For more information about our sponsors, visit our website at ASC Podcast.com   Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020   Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode: Rollback of Covid-19 related liability protections for Healthcare Workershttps://www.votervoice.net/mobile/NYSSPS/Campaigns/76107/Respond Recalls and Safety Alertshttps://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts Sign up for alerts: https://updates.fda.gov/SubscriptionManagement Information on Certifications:CASC - http://www.aboutcasc.org CAIP - http://www.aboutcaip.org CNOR - https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/ AAPC - https://www.aapc.com/ AHIMI - https://www.ahima.org/ Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:   Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers    Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member Purchase John’s Books Go to the ASC Podcast Store See our YouTube Video Channel   Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, the staff of Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies gathers for the Annual Retreat and discusses the challenges of re-opening, recent issues confronted related to infection control and life safety, mentoring new staff and administrators during a period of rapid change, and how we are preparing for the next wave.   The ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, Eden Group Development, Surgical Information Systems, Intalere, Medicus IT,. Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions and BHG Patient Lending.  For more information about our sponsors, visit our website at ASC Podcast.com   Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020   Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle:   Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers  Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website   Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member   Purchase John’s Books   Go to the ASC Podcast Store   See our YouTube Video Channel   Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we end our respite with an update to all of the news in the industry, prepare for the annual AHS Retreat, and discuss how to develop a plan for the rest of a very challenging 2020.   The ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies, Eden Group Development, Surgical Information Systems, Intalere, Medicus IT,. Encompass Healthcare Data Solutions and BHG Patient Lending.  For more information about our sponsors, visit our website at ASC Podcast.com Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020 Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode: COVID-19 Survey Activities, CARES Act Funding, Enhanced Enforcement forInfection Control deficiencies, and Quality Improvement Activities in NursingHomes (Interesting in that it indicates that NH will be focus for rest of year): https://www.cms.gov/files/document/qso-20-31-all.pdf Companies have raised prices on 245 Drugs during the pandemic  Article in “The Hill” on 6/29/2020 Report from “Patient’s for Affordable Drugs” reported this https://patientsforaffordabledrugs.org/2020/06/28/covid-price-hikes-report The Hill Article: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/505115-companies-hiked-prices-on-245-drugs-during-pandemic-advocacy-group-says Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers  Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member Purchase John’s Books Go to the ASC Podcast Store See our YouTube Video Channel Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle, we catch up on all the recent news, discuss recommendations for treating patients, staff and family members in the “New Normal”, Get an Update on Paycheck Protection Program Changes, Discuss Survey Activity, Discuss the Future of ASCs post COVID and some of the financial challenges that they will face with a panel discussion with Brian James and Tracey Chadwell with Intalere This episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle is sponsored by Intalere.  Intalere empowers healthcare organizations to elevate their clinical, operational and financial performance with our GPO services, performance solutions, advisory services, strategies and programs.  For more information - visit their website at intalere.com   Make sure you are Compliant with Infection Control Regulations with the Infection Control Coordinator Training Program 2020 Downloads and Links Discussed During this Episode: ASCA has produced a set of recommendations for Covid 19 https://www.ascassociation.org/asca/resourcecenter/latestnewsresourcecenter/covid-19/covid-19-message CDC Recommendations Discussed: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.html www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinic-preparedness.html www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/index.html Articles about the Future of ASCs Post-COVID https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/half-the-cost-half-the-risk-at-ascs-versus-hospitals-dr-shakeel-ahmed-makes-the-case-for-upheaving-referral-patterns.html?origin=ASCE&utm_source=ASCE&utm_medium=email&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E     https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/industry-voices-building-a-better-tomorrow-through-improved-outpatient-surgery https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/2020/06/08/ambulatory-surgery-centers-closing-if-congress-doesnt-act-they-might-never-come-back/5319527002/  Paycheck Protection Program Update https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program Joint Commission COVID-19 Update https://www.jointcommission.org/covid-19/ AAAHC Update https://www.aaahc.org/what-you-need-to-know/ Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Get a copy of John’s newest book - the 2020 Edition of The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers  Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Benefits of Becoming a Patron Member Purchase John’s Books Go to the ASC Podcast Store See our YouTube Video Channel Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.   Become a member today!

In looking for ways to relatively quickly improve cash flow and margins post COVID-19, one area that may be overlooked, or mistakenly viewed as difficult to quickly address, is insurance coverage. Intalere’s Chris Agnello, Vice President of Insurance Resources, discusses the process of reviewing and updating coverage, especially in the life and disability areas, and how quickly and seamlessly you can derive savings.

As medical and clinical challenges subside over the coming weeks, healthcare organizations will be facing a new normal in terms of financial and operational tasks. This discussion focuses on areas where automation can be used to alleviate challenges across the revenue cycle space related to COVID-19. Chris Schuette, Intalere’s Products Owner of Automation and Business Systems shares how automation alternatives can help deliver direct profitability back into your facility while streamlining workflows and easing the burden on employees.

Richard Mackey talks about the ways Intalere helps to manage efficiencies in healthcare. The company is on the front lines of getting supplies to healthcare workers battling COVID-19.

Automation in healthcare is a complicated subject. Most industry leaders are familiar with the benefits but have strong reservations about the cost and execution. In the latest ALTIUS Answers podcast, CEO Stephanie Dorwart is joined by Richard Mackey, SVP of Information Technology at Intalere, to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the advancements it is making in both the business and delivery of healthcare. Mr. Mackey's AI expertise stems from an extensive background in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, supply chain, and IT. In his current role with Intalere, Richard is bringing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to hospitals and health systems nationwide as an answer to the opportunities that exist due to the manual processes that continue to hold these organizations back. While the healthcare industry has been labeled as “risk-adverse” when it comes to enhancements in technology, it seems that most leaders are embracing AI and the impact it is having on improving patient experience, elevating employee satisfaction, providing better care, and streamlining overall management. Through technology champions like Mr. Mackey, more and more hospitals realize that, regardless of size or situation, these solutions are accessible and affordable. Listen to the podcast now to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/altiushcg/message

Join Ken Cyr, Director of Supply Chain Consulting at Intalere, as he discusses how supply chain should be a strategic resource as part of an integrated and improved health system.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guest Kenneth Cyr, Director of Supply Chain Consulting at Intalere. As healthcare reimbursement drives the development of a more patient-centric continuum of care, it demands the healthcare supply chain evolve from transaction-based processes, to a greater operational alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Cyr discusses how value analysis and product standardization require a new level of communication. He talks about the most common improvement areas he typically recommends to an organization that wants to enhance its supply chain and interconnect clinical processes, as well as tips for how a supply chain department can get started on the path to multidisciplinary collaboration.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guests John Carmelite, Senior Director of Applications IT/Business Systems at Intalere, along with Jason Warrelmann, Senior Healthcare Leader for UiPath. Over the past several years, intelligent automation, specifically RPA (robotic process automation), has emerged as one of the leading technologies in the market for the automation of business processes within organizations of all industries and sizes. In this episode, Carmelite and Warrelmann dispel the myths surrounding RPA and discuss how healthcare is starting to embrace automation. Whether it's task automation for contract management or revenue cycle management, RPA is a great, affordable solution that healthcare providers can implement quickly and can return rapid payback.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guest Todd Larkin, Chief Operating Officer of Intalere. Larkin was recently named in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting as one of the “Ten People to Watch in Healthcare Contracting.” Armed with his experience at Express Scripts, MasterCard and IBM, Larkin has quickly utilized his skills in contracting, procurement and supply chain management to transform Intalere’s strategic relationships with supplier partners. In this episode, Larkin addresses the common misconception that healthcare supply chain is just about cost reduction. He touches on the need for providers to engage with suppliers in different ways and the fact that finding new ways of doing business and innovative partnerships are essential to the evolution of healthcare. Larkin talks about predictability as a key value for supply chain – having visibility to demand before it occurs in order to avoid supply shortages and disruptions to patient care.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guest Steve Kiewiet, Chief Commercial Officer of Intalere. Kiewiet is an established and well-respected leader in the healthcare supply chain. Before joining Intalere, Kiewiet worked for BJC Healthcare and Cardinal Health. Most recently he was chosen as AHRMM Board Chair-Elect for 2020. In this episode, Kiewiet shares his knowledge on cost management strategies in the supply chain. He talks about the need for manufacturers and healthcare providers to work together and share data to help drive a more efficient healthcare delivery system. The two discuss Kiewiet’s passion for elevating the supply chain profession in the healthcare setting to be on equal footing with clinical professionals.

Steve Kiewiet is the Chief Commercial Officer for Intalere, a healthcare company focused on working with healthcare providers to improve their patient engagement, clinical quality and financial performance. He has over 25 years of experience ranging from patient care to business development, sales, marketing and operations. Additionally, Steve is a 10 year veteran of the US Navy. He served as a hospital corpsman and left the service as an HM1. Steve Kiewiet- Navy Experience and Transition Steve was a Navy Hospital Corpsman in combination of Navy Reserve and Active Navy for a total of 10 years in Navy medicine.  He obtained his paramedic certification while on active duty so his transition was smooth as his first job was as a paramedic when he got out of the Navy. “I had a lot of connections and worked with local EMS agencies and went through their hiring recruiting process, which is a similar to the fire process I guess so you kind of go to work for a county government and their EMS agency, but you do practical tests and knowledge tests and all of my care experience in the Navy really helped me.” - Steve Kiewiet Progression Steve worked as a paramedic while finishing his education.  He then worked as a paramedic for the 911 service as well as for a local emergency room.  Once Steve graduated, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do so he went into pharmaceutical sales.  This was his first time on the other side of medicine and the start of a long journey of many sides of the industry. “Intalere is a couple of sides of the business, but essentially we’re a part of the group purchasing organization where we have health care members, everything from veterinary, dental, physician office, all the way up to single hospital systems and multiple hospital systems and we help them aggregate their contracts.” - Steve Kiewiet Entrepreneurial Company Intalere is an entrepreneurial oriented type company but is also owned by a healthcare system.  Intermountain Healthcare is the owner headquartered in Salt Lake City. Intalere is a for profit organization owned by a not for profit, but their connection to a healthcare provider system. “It gives us that ability to be nimble and innovative so we are a small company and we get to try a lot of really new things too, to help this journey to reducing costs of health care.” - Steve Kiewiet Civilian Workforce Steve shares his thoughts about military veterans getting out of the military and going into the civilian workforce.   “Well, while we all are very disciplined and know how to follow orders, so to speak, and follow a chain of command.  That ability to make good sound decisions, good judgment, change course when necessary and still adhere to a sound structure and discipline make for really great employees.” - Steve Kiewiet To hear more about Steve’s entrepreneur success, download this episode now. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.   Show Sponsor “I have slept on the dirt, the green yoga mat and military cot many a night during my days in the military and now I sleep in lots of hotel rooms when I’m on the road.  So I know a good mattress when I see one. A few weeks ago we got our new GhostBed and let me tell you…..it’s the best mattress I’ve ever slept on. We don’t ever see ourselves going back to a traditional mattress.” -  Joe Crane What separates GhostBed Mattresses from the others?  They are found on the principle of delivering a bigger, better and more comfortable mattress at a lower cost.  GhostBed has three mattresses all designed to help you sleep better, they offer a 101 night hassle free return and amazing customer service.  GhostBed has over 20,000 customer reviews so you need to check them out at http://www.veteranonthemove.com/ghostbed

Intalere will soon be bringing you new discussions with healthcare leaders, thinkers and innovators for Season 3 of Illuminated Path, where we shine a light on healthcare’s best operational practices. Our approach to this season is to tackle topics from core areas of healthcare operations – financial, data, supply chain, clinical and facility management. The goal for each episode is to help you make your spend smarter, your processes faster, your care better – so you can make your communities healthier.

In this special episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis attends the Intalere Executive Forum, an annual meeting that brings together top CEOs and administrators for discussion and shared learning. During the conference some of these C-suite leaders were asked two simple questions – What are some of the things that keep you up at night? And conversely, what are some of the things you are doing in your facility that have you hopeful about the future of healthcare? What is interesting about these raw, live set of interview responses is that beyond some differences around size and class of trade, there were many commonalities, mainly around balancing the cost and quality equation in healthcare, maximizing workforce availability and productivity, and keeping care available and sustainable for those in smaller, more rural communities.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guest Suzette DiMascio, president and CEO of Intalere partner CSI Specialty Group. DiMascio is recognized internationally as a thought leader, industry expert, frequent media contributor, sought after speaker and educator of all things related to the specialty pharmacy and the rare and orphan disease arena. In this episode she to discusses her strategic insight on marketplace trends – specifically, what’s driving the explosive growth of specialty pharmacy. DiMascio passionately speaks about her unwavering commitment to help every healthcare provider, regardless of size, understand specialty pharmacy and the financial ROI it can make to an organization.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guest Daria Byrne, vice president of clinical and medical surgical solutions at Intalere. Byrne shares her thoughts on what progress has been made with patient safety and quality since The Institute of Medicine released its “To Err is Human” report nearly 20 years ago. Learn more about why the C-suite is paying closer attention to things like survey and accreditation readiness, palliative care planning and sepsis identification. Byrne also provides ideas for how healthcare providers can deliver patient-centered excellence at maximum value.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guest Richard Mackey, senior vice president of Information Technology at Intalere. Mackey shares his thoughts on the pervasiveness of analytics in life and business decision making – and most importantly how healthcare needs to embrace it. Discover how Intalere is making it easier for healthcare providers to access data on spend analytics to drive procurement insights, service line analytics to pinpoint opportunities for profitability and strategic planning analytics to drive organizational growth.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Evan Danis welcomes guest Peter Cayan, vice president of supply chain and nutrition consulting at Intalere. Together they explore the balancing act in healthcare foodservice and discuss the absolutely critical role foodservice can play in terms of patient satisfaction. Cayan shares his insights and fantastic advice on trends in healthcare nutrition and how facilities can implement some best practices that are both cost effective and can move the needle in terms of quality and satisfaction.

Intalere is a healthcare solutions provider that works with more than 100,000 member facilities of all sizes and classes of trade. We focus on elevating the operational health of America’s healthcare providers. Illuminated Path is Intalere’s podcast series where we shine a light on healthcare's best operational practices. Our Season 2 host is Evan Danis, senior director of Corporate Communications at Intalere. Join Evan for his enriching discussions with healthcare leaders, thinkers and innovators on how to achieve optimal cost, quality and clinical outcomes in order to deliver better care to your patients. New episodes starting on September 10, 2018.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Lori Pilla concludes a two-part interview with guest Julius Heil, president and chief executive officer of Intalere, on end-to-end supply chain management. They discuss the changing landscape in IT security, logistics and distribution, and its impact on both suppliers and providers. Their conversation frequently refers back to the importance of benchmarking and why it is so critical to the success of supply chain management. At the conclusion, Heil shares what improvements and investments healthcare needs to embrace in order to elevate the industry’s supply chain practices.

In this episode of Illuminated Path, host Lori Pilla begins part one of a two-part interview with guest Julius Heil, president and chief executive officer of Intalere. They discuss end-to-end supply chain management and the need for healthcare providers to build a comprehensive supply chain strategy. Heil shares his 30 years of experience – advising organizations in areas including digital technology, analytics, automation, operations, supply chain strategy and global strategic sourcing/procurement – and advocates on the need to bring efficiency to the healthcare supply chain. They discuss several critical measures on implementing supply chain strategies and how it can result in huge opportunities for improvement and savings.

Peter Cayan, senior director for Intalere’s Nutrition and Environmental Specialist team, is joined by Dr. Tracy Smith, senior clinical manager for Abbott Nutrition to discuss nutrition in the changing healthcare landscape.

Intalere welcomes to the discussion Mike Hodgson, Vice President of Healthcare and Corporate Partnerships at Career Step. Mike has over 25 years of proven success helping clients achieve desired outcomes in the healthcare industry. Throughout his career, Mike has been responsible for driving positive change for clients, as well as the organizations for which he has served in sales, operations and finance roles. Mike is focused on improving productivity and enhancing operations through strategic planning and a commitment to finding positive solutions that meet the business objectives of his customers. Our topic for this episode will be focused on the transition to the ICD-10 Coding system. More specifically, we will be discussing the educational and training needs associated with this transition and where your facility should be in the planning phase. We will also we talking about how to accomplish adequate training without reducing productive work time and other concerns and challenges that may be faced during this transitional period.

Intalere welcomes Brian Williamson, Pharm.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, JCB Laboratories. Dr. Williamson devotes his time and energy to compounding and supplying sterile products to ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals and working with consultant pharmacists from around the country to help them keep their clients compliant with sterile regulations. In this session Dr. Williamson will address the drug shortage issue and why it has become a common problem for hospital pharmacies. He will review the drugs which are the most problematic for hospital pharmacies to acquire at this time. Dr. Williamson will discuss the unavailability of chemotherapeutic drugs and the evolution of the Gray Market. The term pedigree drug is defined. In conclusion, Dr. Williamson will offer recommendations on managing drug shortage issues.

Intalere welcomes Brian Williamson, Pharm.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, JCB Laboratories. Dr. Williamson devotes his time and energy to compounding and supplying sterile products to ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals and working with consultant pharmacists from around the country to help them keep their clients compliant with sterile regulations. We will discuss the process of sterile compounding, USP 797 and how it relates to actual standards and operational procedures for Sterile Compounding. Dr. Williamson will discuss the role of the FDA or the State Board of Pharmacy in the oversight of Sterile Compounding and inspections of Compounding Pharmacies. The training/educational requirements for pharmacy techs and others who compound and distribute these medications is outlined. Lately, Dr. Williamson will recommend questions to ask when considering outsourcing products from a compounding pharmacy.

Intalere’s Quality and Patient Safety Department welcomes Yvette Gaughan, MS, RD, LDN from Nestlé Health Science. With an estimated 24 million cases in the U.S. alone, Dysphagia is a common condition. However, if left untreated, dysphagia can often lead to malnutrition and dehydration and if undiagnosed, can lead to aspiration pneumonia or even chronic lung disease. Our discussion today will include a brief overview of what dysphagia is, the clinical presentation of dysphagia and the signs and symptoms it presents. We hope this information will help increase your knowledge on some of the key aspects related to the management of dysphagia. If you are interested in learning more about the EAT 10 Screening tool or the wide variety of dysphagia products available through Nestlé, please contact your Nestlé Health Science representative or visit us at www.nestlehealthscience.us "This presentation has been prepared and sponsored by Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Inc. The material herein is intended for healthcare professionals and educational purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for medical advice. Reproduction or distribution of these materials is prohibited. Copyright 2012 Nestlé. All rights reserved."

Intalere welcomes Attorney William H. Maruca, Partner from the prestigious Fox Rothschild firm here in Pittsburgh. Mr. Maruca will discuss the 2012 U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. On June 28th, 2012, by a narrow 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled largely in favor of upholding nearly all provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Mr. Maruca will provide an overview of what was at issue and why the court’s ruling was so consequential. He will explain the court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the "individual mandate" provision of the ACA and why Chief Justice Roberts' opinion was so significant to the outcome. Attorney Maruca will address the implications and penalties for those who choose not to purchase health insurance, the intent of the "Medicaid expansion", financial implications for those states giving consideration to a refusal to expand their Medicaid programs under PPACA, and some of the open questions in the wake of the decision.

Intalere welcomes Attorney William H. Maruca, Partner from the prestigious Fox Rothschild firm in Pittsburgh. Mr. Maruca will discuss the changes providers can expect to experience in the near future as a result of Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. He will describe the purpose and initiatives on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), ACA provisions that will resonate positively from a consumer standpoint and how employers will be affected in terms of health benefit provisions to their employees. Attorney Maruca will address the ACA's expansion in Medicaid coverage and its impact on the states. Bill will explain how hospitals in states choosing not to implement the expansion will be affected. Bill concludes with describing what is next for state "insurance exchanges" and some of the other ACA-related changes and challenges we might anticipate over the next few years.

Intalere welcomes Steven M Riddle, BS Pharm, BCPS, FASHP, Vice President of Clinical Affairs for Pharmacy OneSource (part of Wolters Kluwer Health); a healthcare information technology company that provides web-based solutions that improve quality of care and financial performance for hospitals. Mr. Riddle will review the drivers of readmissions reduction, transitions in the continuum of care, and helpful data for organizations beginning to implement improvement strategies around reducing avoidable readmission. Mr. Riddle will review evidence-based strategies and best practices for reducing readmissions including studies and initiatives involving discharge advocates, the pharmacist’s role, care transition programs, a focus on managing a specific high risk population for readmission, and medication management/counseling processes. Lastly, Steven will offer recommendations to pharmacists as they address the readmissions issue at their organizations.

Intalere welcomes Peter H Gilligan PhD Professor of Microbiology-Immunology and Pathology-Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and the Director of the Clinical Microbiology-Immunology Laboratories at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, for a discussion on Clostridium difficile. Dr. Gilligan will address risk factor for CDiff, who should be tested for CDiff, carriers of CDiff and CDiff as a Hospital Acquired Infection.

During National Diabetes Awareness Month, Intalere focuses on the important health concern of diabetes. This episode features a discussion with Jann Johnston, MD. Dr. Johnston, a Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Internal Medicine physician in Pittsburgh, PA will share insight into setting goals for glycemic control in the hospital. Our discussion will feature current published guidelines regarding inpatient glucose control, how hospitals can promote appropriate diabetes management and optimal strategies for transition from in hospital care to outpatient care.

Intalere welcomes Terri G. McCubbin, RN, CPUR, CMC, CPC, Director of Consulting Services at 3M Health Information Systems Division for a discussion on ICD-10 coding including the code structure of ICD-10, the characteristics, coding guidelines, and what we can learn from other countries that have already implemented ICD-10.

During National Diabetes Awareness Month, Intalere focuses on the important health concern of diabetes. This episode features a discussion with Jann Johnston, MD. Dr. Johnston, a Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Internal Medicine physician in Pittsburgh, PA discusses how to properly manage hyperglycemia in our hospitalized patients, the risk of hypoglycemia in hospitalized patients, and the best treatment options available in the hospital for this patient population.

Intalere welcomes Terri G. McCubbin, RN, CPUR, CMC, CPC, Director of Consulting Services at 3M Health Information Systems Division for a discussion on the transition to ICD-10 coding. Terri will specifically address the implications, challenges, preparation, and training needs related to ICD-10 conversion.

During National Diabetes Awareness Month, Intalere focuses on the important health concern of diabetes. This episode features a discussion with Jann Johnston, MD. Dr. Johnston, a Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Internal Medicine physician in Pittsburgh, PA shares with us an overview of diabetes, the different types of diabetes, the prevalence of diabetes in the United States and the effect diabetes has on other diseases and/or chronic complications.

Intalere welcomes Doug Wojcieszak, the author and founder of SorryWorks! Doug is a disclosure training consultant who has had several personal and professional experiences with tort reform and medical malpractice issues. Doug will discuss empathy and why it is so important. Doug will answer the question - What does empathy look/sound like post-event with a patient/family? And, we will discuss the importance of documentation and the development of a disclosure program.

Intalere discusses rapid response preparedness with Erin Sparnon, an engineer with the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority. Rapid response preparedness hinges on three factors: first, rapid access to functioning equipment and up-to-date supplies; second, knowledgeable and trained staff to manage the clinical emergency; and third, after systems are in place, maintaining a state of readiness to manage a clinical emergency at any time. The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority’s website is www.patientsafetyauthority.org.

Intalere welcomes Doug Wojcieszak, the author and founder of SorryWorks! Doug is a disclosure training consultant who has had several personal and professional experiences with tort reform and medical malpractice issues. Doug will discuss the message of SorryWorks!, the difference between empathy and apology, the importance of building relationships with and connecting to patients and families, and how to say "sorry”.

Intalere continues the discussion on MRI Safety; specifically the dangers MRI can pose on patients and staff. Joining us today is James S. Schmidt of Kopp Development, Inc. Jim will address MRI hazards including ferrous objects external to the body, implanted ferromagnetic objects, burns and the objects that cause burns, image artifacts, and devise malfunction. Jim will also discuss the 2005 ASTM International ‘Standard Practice for Marking Medical Devices and Other Items for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance Environment’ and its impact on MRI safety. Jim will also suggest available resources to address the issues of ferrous objects in MR.

Intalere welcomes you to this podcast focusing on MRI Safety and the impact on anesthesiology. With us today is James S. Schmidt of Kopp Development, Inc. Jim will address changes in MRI over the past several years which impact the anesthesiologist and anesthetist, issues faced by anesthesiologists and anesthetists when working in the MR environment, barriers hospitals face when purchasing MR Safe equipment for the anesthesiologist or anesthetist and resources available to address the issues anesthesia may encounter in MR.

Intalere welcomes you to this podcast focusing on safe handling of hazardous drugs. With us today is Joanne Beyer, Director of Clinical Services, Carmel Pharma, Inc., the maker of PhaSeal. Joanne will be talking with us today about the history and importance of safe handling of hazardous drugs in the workplace and how to effectively follow safety guidelines designed to protect those who handle and/or are around hazardous drugs every day.

Over the past several years, we have seen a flurry of U.S. federal government interest in addressing hospital-acquired conditions and healthcare-associated infections. This uptick in activity has peaked in 2011, with major news reporting additional financial investment within just the past couple of weeks. Intalere welcomes you to this podcast as we speak with Tim Fenton, Director of Federal Government Relations for Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher is the world leader in serving science, enabling customers – including Amerinet – to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We will discuss with Mr. Fenton how the federal government defines Healthcare-Associated Infections, why the government is so interested in Healthcare-Associated Infections, the key players driving Healthcare-Associated Infections activity in the government, key policies on Healthcare-Associated Infections, the Partnership for Patients initiative, and additional Healthcare-Associated Infection initiatives and activities. Tim has also provided below a list of Websites as resources to keep up-to-date with government activities on Healthcare-Associated Infections.

Intalere welcomes you to this podcast where we will explore what we can do to reduce falls and fall-related injuries. Joining our discussion is our Guest, Dr. Michelle McCleery , from Hill-Rom located in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. McCleerey is currently the Director of Patient Safety for the Hill-Rom IT Solutions group. Previous to this role, Michelle held several other positions at Hill-Rom including the Director of Clinical Marketing and the Director of Professional Services, leading the clinical consulting services, design services, information services, and patient and caregiver safety services groups. Michelle has a background in nursing and Master’s Degrees in Education and Business Administration. She also has a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Human Factors, the study and design of the human-system interface.

Intalere welcomes Joelle Olson, Senior Entomologist for the Ecolab Pest Elimination division from Ecolab. Our topic will be focused on the issue of Bed Bugs. We will discuss specifically general facts concerning Bed Bugs including what is it they do and where do they come from, warning signs of infestation, and treatment and Prevention Programs.

Intalere welcomes Dr. Michelle McCleerey, Director of Patient Safety for the Hill-Rom IT Solutions group. Previous to this role, Michelle held several other positions in Hill-Rom including the Director of Clinical Marketing and the Director of Professional Services, leading the clinical consulting services, design services, information services, and patient and caregiver safety services groups. Michelle has a background in nursing and Master’s Degrees in Education and Business Administration. She also has a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Human Factors, the study and design of the human-system interface. Dr. McCleery will be our guest for a series of discussions on preventing patient falls. This discussion reviews the importance of data when designing an effective falls prevention program.

Intalere welcomes Dr. Michelle McCleerey, Director of Patient Safety for the Hill-Rom IT Solutions group. Previous to this role, Michelle held several other positions in Hill-Rom including the Director of Clinical Marketing and the Director of Professional Services, leading the clinical consulting services, design services, information services, and patient and caregiver safety services groups. Michelle has a background in nursing and Master’s Degrees in Education and Business Administration. She also has a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Human Factors, the study and design of the human-system interface. Dr. McCleery will be our guest for a series of discussions on preventing patient falls. This discussion features current regulations concerning patient falls prevention including the CMS rule and the Joint Commission campaign.

Intalere welcomes Celeste Schmelzer, MSN, RN. Celeste is a full time Six Sigma Black Belt at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She has 28 years of experience in nursing, including coronary care, surgery and OR management. Her passion for a culture of safety for all patients is apparent as she currently focuses her clinical expertise on improving patient care processes and achieving best practice performance in quality and safety. Our discussion with Celeste features key concepts that organizations need to understand as they work to improve the culture of safety within their organization including key elements for healthcare organizations to address as they pursue their efforts to provide a culture of safety to their patients

Intalere welcomes Celeste Schmelzer, MSN, RN in a discussion of Prevention Strategies for Central Line Bloodstream Infections. Celeste is a full time Six Sigma Black Belt at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio. She has 28 years of experience in nursing, including coronary care, surgery and OR management. Her passion for a culture of safety for all patients is apparent as she currently focuses her clinical expertise on improving patient care processes and achieving best practice performance in quality and safety. Our discussion with Celeste features prevention strategies implemented at Fairfield Medical Center to decrease the development of central line-associated bloodstream infections as well as quality measures and monitoring strategies to attack the problem of CLABI.

Intalere welcomes Myra Varnado, BS, CDE, CWOCN, Manager, Hyperbarics and Wound Ostomy Clinical Services, LSU Health System in a quality and patient safety discussion featuring the treatment of pressure ulcers including the important issues to consider regarding pressure ulcer treatment, dressing considerations, specialty equipment and current regulatory issues related to pressure ulcers.

Intalere welcomes Myra Varnado, BS, CDE, CWOCN, Manager, Hyperbarics and Wound Ostomy Clinical Services, LSU Health System in a quality and patient safety discussion featuring the staging of pressure ulcers including the stages used to identify tissue destruction in pressures, limitations to the staging process, and discussion on the concept of back staging.

Intalere welcomes Fred Peterson in a quality and patient safety discussion featuring the Joint Commission Emergency Preparedness Standards. Holly and Fred discuss the recent Joint Commission Emergency Preparedness Standards update in Washington, D.C., the expectation for healthcare organizations to simulate an actual emergency situation, the most frequently cited standards during the Joint Commission surveys of 2009, and valuable resources to assist healthcare organizations regarding Emergency Preparedness.

Intalere welcomes Myra Varnado in a quality and patient safety discussion featuring the prevention of surgical site infections including reasons for the focus on surgical site infections, specific issues that may lead to surgical site infections, and keys to the prevention of surgical site infections.

Intalere welcomes Myra Varnado in a discussion featuring pressure ulcer prevention protocols including the benefit of a Braden Scale score for customized best practices in nursing care, the key areas of developing pressure ulcer prevention protocols, the nutritional aspect of pressure ulcer prevention, and the importance of team work from all care providers in the prevention or pressure ulcers.

Intalere welcomes Myra Varnado in a quality and patient safety discussion featuring the initiatives and steps taken at LSU to reduce pressure ulcers.