HCB News: What are some of the biggest initiatives that AHRMM is currently focusing on?
LK: The Advisory Board has been engaged over the last two years in updating our strategic plan to ensure we are meeting the needs of our members post-pandemic. AHRMM has also made significant strides in it education content to include defined pathways dependent upon a member’s role, tenure and interests. AHRMM has also been a critical participant in the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative, and we’re focused on preventing human trafficking in the supply chain. In addition, like many organizations, AHRMM is focusing both educationally and through our updated strategic plan on the heightened need to address issues around supply chain sustainability and health equity.

HCB News: Can you tell us more about what attendees can expect at the annual meeting in Orlando?

LK: The annual conference is always a great place to learn, network, and find solutions to your pressing challenges. This year we’ve got lots of great things planned. Education sessions will focus on the most critical issues facing the health care supply chain. We’ll have a robust tradeshow so that members can find tools, technology, and other solutions to help them overcome challenges. And of course networking is an important part of the event, because growing your professional network can benefit you and your career, as well as your hospital.

HCB News: Are there any sessions or presentations that you're particularly excited about?
LK: Yes. AHRMM and the AHA have worked together to create an education session and discussion on forced labor and human trafficking in the health care supply chain. As a provider, I must admit that this topic has not been on our immediate radar. However, we all need to be far more educated and mindful of what is happening along the entire supply chain and develop practices to prevent the procurement of goods or services that involve forced labor.

HCB News: What are some of the hot topics you expect attendees to be talking about at this year's meeting?
LK: The AHRMM conference features sessions on the critical topics we’re all facing in the field. I think people will be talking about ways to overcome ongoing drug shortages; find ways to recruit and retain the workforce; manage financial pressures; promote sustainability; and better use technology and data analytics. We’ll have sessions focused on these key topics, and together we can help build a more resilient supply chain to benefit health care providers, our patients, and our communities.

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