Best Medicaldevices Podcasts (2026)

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Under Pressure - IUSS Has Left the Building: How One SPD Made It to Zero 34:06

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What if your department could go from over 10% immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) cycles to nearly zero? In the Season 31 premiere of Beyond Clean, we're joined by Monica Anderson, Sterile Processing Manager and the fearless leader of a team that did exactly that. Monica walks us through the real-world strategies her department used to identi…

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Season 19 Rewind - Full Circle: When Ophthalmic Surgery Gets Personal 33:55

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Season 31 of Beyond Clean will launch on January 5th, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes from Season 19! Nearly all of us will come in contact with some type of Ophthalmic surgical instruments at some point in our careers. But a few of us may end up on the patient side of those instruments as well. On our final episo…

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Season 19 Rewind - Now We Know: Engaging Surgeons around Sterile Processing Research 38:49

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Season 31 of Beyond Clean will Launch on January 5th, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes from Season 19! What's at the center of all the washing, assembling, and sterilizing in an SPD that keeps patients safe and surgeries moving forward? People. Skilled technicians who manage to get the job done regardless of the st…

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171 - Is AI Actually a Bubble or the Most Misunderstood Technology of Our Time? 59:06

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Vic and Marcus break down rising unemployment and cooling inflation, debate whether the Fed is behind the curve, and unpack what those signals mean for markets heading into next year. They cover major healthcare funding rounds across pediatrics, cardiology, and AI-enabled front offices, examine payer losses and policy shifts impacting subsidies and…

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Season 19 Rewind - Surgical Instruments & the Data Every Surgeon Wants 37:12

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Season 31 of Beyond Clean will Launch on January 5th, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes from Season 19! Data makes the world go 'round when it comes to investment in Sterile Processing for staffing, equipment, and other resources. But what kind of data do we even get out of our surgical suites? What do our surgeons …

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170 - The Fed’s Quiet U-Turn: Repo Stress, Surprise QE, and What It Means Next 49:54

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Vic and Marcus cover the Fed’s 25 bps rate cut, dissenting votes, questions around jobs data, and renewed balance-sheet expansion tied to repo stress. They break down key healthcare and VC moves including AI-driven patient communications, mental health platform expansion, pediatric and NICU innovation, obesity-drug updates, and major payer and poli…

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Global Biotech - Is America Falling Behind? 9:07

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In this episode, Steve Vinson dives into a provocative article by US Senator Todd Young, exploring the shifting landscape of global biotech innovation. With China's rapid advances—highlighted by a breakthrough lung cancer drug—Steve analyzes the factors behind America's waning leadership, from fragmented policy and regulatory uncertainty to funding…

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Season 19 Rewind - Need it Now: Understanding Trauma Surgery & Instrument Needs 35:31

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Season 31 of Beyond Clean will Launch on January 5th, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes from Season 19! How does Sterile Processing remove the drama from trauma? Whether it is locating that one-of-a-kind set or turning over trays on the tightest timelines, trauma cases can spark chaos for both the operating room and…

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169 - The AI Breakpoint | Why Healthcare Leaders Must Leave the “Cage” Now 57:29

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Vic and Marcus cover Marcus’s recent keynote to community health centers, the industry’s struggle to break out of legacy regulatory thinking, and why AI is becoming essential as labor and funding decline. They analyze unreliable jobless-claim data, Powell’s rate-cut outlook, and how AI is reshaping the relationship between labor, productivity, and …

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Season 19 Rewind - Tiny Lives, Tiny Instruments: The Pediatric Perspective 38:34

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Season 31 of Beyond Clean will Launch on January 5th, 2026. In the meantime, please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes from Season 19! When tiny lives are in the operating room, the superhero partnership between sterile processing and pediatric surgery makes a truly lifelong difference. On this Season 19 episode of "The Surgeons We Serve," a seas…

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Sterile Horizons - Inspection Ready: Preparing Your ASC for Surveys 30:27

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Accreditation surveys don't start when the clipboard walks in—they start with your culture, your training, and your daily workflows. In this series finale of "Sterile Horizons," host Bobby Parker talks with Jenny Manderino, Senior Director of Accreditation Services at LifeCare Health, to break down what it really takes to stay inspection-ready in a…

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Tray Command - ASHRAE 43 & Sterile Processing: Managing Your Sterile Storage Environment 33:55

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The temp spikes. The humidity climbs. Your sterile storage alarms go off—now what? In this episode of Beyond Clean's Tray Command, we sit down with Senior Infection Preventionist Stephen Rusbarsky to explore the brand-new ASHRAE 43 guideline and what it means for Sterile Processing. Stephen breaks down what changes, what stays the same, and how thi…

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168 - The Hidden Medicaid Crisis No One Is Ready For 1:10:05

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Vic and guest host Dr. Kam Matthews cover the week’s major healthcare, policy, and AI stories, including Medicaid funding threats, provider-network gaps, economic updates, new VC raises, and major clinical and pharma developments. They discuss wealth-tax proposals, insurer policy changes, hospital system financials, new maternal and SDOH AI tools, …

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Sterile Horizons - Sterility Assurance in ASCs: Tools & Techniques 33:45

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In the fast-paced world of ASCs, sterility assurance isn't just a priority—it's non-negotiable. But what does getting it right actually look like? In this episode of "Sterile Horizons," we're joined by clinical compliance expert, Sharon Greene Golden, for an honest look at the tools, techniques, and team habits that help SPDs stay on track. From wa…

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Tray Command - Cart Before the Scalpel: The Accuracy That Drives Surgery 36:57

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Every successful surgery starts with a perfectly assembled case cart. But what happens when the next cart rolling into the OR is missing a critical supply or instrument? This week, we're joined by Courtney Kleeb, Senior Director of Perioperative Surgical Solutions at HealthTrust Performance Group, for a deep dive into what really drives case cart s…

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167 - How Eli Lilly Quietly Became the Most Important Company in Healthcare 1:12:03

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus break down the government’s temporary reopening, SNAP funding, and upcoming appropriations battles, then cover Fed uncertainty around rate cuts and a market selloff driven by shifting AI sentiment. They discuss massive layoffs at Verizon, medical-AI funding rounds, mental-health care innovation, and specialty-pharmac…

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At the Tip of Safety: Sustainable Solutions for Instrument Protection 38:23

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Better protection. Less waste. Could your instrument tip protectors really do both? On this special Beyond Clean and Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™ co-release episode, we're joined by Gabrielle Kelly and Kristi Schelhaas, Co-Founders of Raine Medical, to explore their S.A.F.E.R. approach to instrument protection. Learn how their PVC-free, recyclabl…

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Sterile Horizons - Running on Empty: The Inventory Crunch in ASCs 30:23

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When trays are turning fast and supplies are running low, it's not just the shelves that feel the strain—it's also your staff. In this episode of "Sterile Horizons," we sit down with Bobbie Gaskins to talk candidly about what it takes to keep Sterile Processing departments running in lean ASC environments. From building smarter vendor partnerships …

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Tray Command - Break Glass in Case of Surgery: Managing Emergency Carts in SPD 6:13

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You're in the middle of a normal day, and suddenly an emergency case is called. Your team reaches for the emergency cart… and that's when it hits you: something's missing. It's a scenario every SPD and OR team dreads—and one that longtime OR/SPD leader David Taylor has seen more than once in his career. In this episode of Beyond Clean's Tray Comman…

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166 - How AI and Politics Are Quietly Reshaping the Future of Healthcare 1:15:08

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In this episode, hosts Marcus and Vic break down a packed week of headlines, starting with political shifts following recent elections and how emerging Democratic leaders could reshape the party. They discuss the economy’s resilience despite tariffs, inflated stock valuations, and rising layoffs attributed to AI. The conversation covers major ventu…

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Sterile Horizons - Beyond the Hospital: Unique Sterilization Challenges in ASCs 30:44

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Think an ASC should operate like a mini hospital? Think again! In this episode of "Sterile Horizons," industry powerhouse Monique Jelks joins host Bobby Parker to set the record straight on the real-world challenges of sterilization in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. From limited space and lean staffing to overlooked training gaps, Monique brings her s…

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Tray Command - Recall Ready? Exploring the Logistics of Sterilization Failures 35:14

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It's 3rd shift on a Saturday, the BI fails—is your team prepared for what happens next? In this episode of Tray Command, we're joined by Sandra Hilliard to talk through the policies, workflows, and clear decision pathways every SPD needs before a recall alarm hits. From identifying true root causes to determining whether you're looking at a one-loa…

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165 - SNAP Benefits in Jeopardy | What a K-Shaped Economy Means for Everyone 1:18:25

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Hosts Vic and Marcus unpack the looming SNAP cuts, the Fed’s rate drop and end of QT, rising AI-driven layoffs, and inflation’s ongoing hit to households. They contrast Wall Street highs with real-world strain, cover major moves in health tech, VC, and pharma, and analyze payer and provider earnings from CVS, Cigna, Centene, HCA, and others. The ep…

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Sterile Horizons - Lean ASC: Designing for Efficiency & Safety 31:03

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What does it really take to build an ASC Sterile Processing department that runs lean and safe? In this premiere episode of our new podcast series "Sterile Horizons," we're joined by longtime industry consultant David Jagrosse to explore the core principles behind ASCs that work smarter—not harder. From eliminating waste to improving team flow and …

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Pharma 4.0: AI, Validation, and the Future of Life Sciences 13:32

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Step into the future of pharmaceutical and medical device innovation with Steve on The Life Science Effect. In this episode, Steve explores the transformative power of Pharma 4.0 and Validation 4.0, drawing insights from two thought-provoking blog posts by Robert Perks of Performance Validation. Discover how digital-first strategies, artificial int…

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Tray Command - Freight Expectations: Lessons Learned from Off-Site Transport 36:25

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What does it really take to move surgical instruments safely and efficiently across town—and back—every single day? In this episode of Beyond Clean's Tray Command, we sit down with Lila Price, Interim Sterile Processing Leader, for a deep dive into the logistics, leadership, and lessons behind off-site sterilization. From courier education and cont…

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164 - How Trump Rx, Amazon’s Crash, and AI Are Reshaping Healthcare 1:05:20

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic discuss the nationwide Amazon cloud outage and its impact on tech infrastructure, the Trump administration’s decision to release aid to struggling U.S. farmers, and the latest U.S.–China trade tensions. They cover new sanctions on Russia, global energy shifts, and rising healthcare costs for employers. The hosts also…

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Tray Command - Yours, Mine, or Ours? The Complex Web of Loaner Logistics 36:40

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Every #CleanFreak knows the sound—the rattle of a cart rolling into decontam, stacked high with trays just before your shift ends. (You can hear it now, can't you?) But what does it take to get those trays there in the first place? On this week's episode of Beyond Clean's Tray Command, we're joined by orthopedic distributor Kris Jones for a behind-…

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The AI Takeover No One Can Stop & What It Means for Your Job 1:25:35

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Marcus and Vic unpack a turbulent week of global and economic shifts — from the Israel-Palestine ceasefire and U.S. government shutdown to rising layoffs, job stagnation, and Wall Street’s growing fixation on AI. They dive into China’s rare earth dominance, Trump’s trade maneuvers, and the growing tension between free markets and government control…

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Tray Command - At Arm's Length: The Case for Keeping Sterile Instruments Close 39:06

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When seconds matter, where your instruments are stored can make all the difference. On this episode of Beyond Clean's "Tray Command," Bobby Parker and guest co-host Angela Benson sit down with OR Nurse and First Case Podcast co-host Melanie Perry for a candid look at what happens when critical instruments are stored too far from the OR. From sub-st…

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162 - Compute Is the New Oil | Inside AI’s Power and Chip Arms Race 1:52:34

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Vic and Marcus break down the latest in AI and markets—from agentic tools reshaping work and Nvidia’s data-center dominance to the real threat of job loss across creative industries. They hit gold’s surge past $4,000, global market shifts, and China’s trade pivots, then move into healthcare: UnitedHealthcare vs. Johns Hopkins, new startup funding, …

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Tray Command - Thank You for Calling SPD: Long Live Customer Service 38:49

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What if the biggest game-changer for your Sterile Processing department wasn't a new piece of equipment—but a new approach to customer service? In this Season 30 premiere episode of Beyond Clean's "Tray Command," we're kicking things off with a familiar voice: Beyond Clean's Hank Balch, returning to the studio for a powerful conversation on custome…

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161 - Government Shutdown & AI Chaos | What’s Coming for Healthcare and the Economy 1:42:56

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Marcus and Vic break down the U.S. government shutdown, its political fallout, and how shifting power in Washington could reshape healthcare and the economy. They celebrate Nashville SC’s first major championship, examine the credit market’s warning signs, and analyze the growing divide between workforce readiness and AI acceleration. The hosts als…

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Non-Stop Compliance: Staying Ahead of Industry Standards with Best Practices and Assessments 56:45

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Compliance doesn't have to be complicated! In this Beyond Clean special release podcast episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, Jill Holdsworth, Richard Bancroft, and Hank Balch reveal how tracking systems, competency management, and strategic assessments can take your department from "checking the boxes" to becoming a compliance powerhouse. Whether y…

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160 - The $100K H1B Shock That Could Rewrite America’s Workforce 1:10:14

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic discuss Trump’s rejection of a meeting with Democrats as a government shutdown looms, small business optimism data, Fed comments on rates, a series of major venture capital deals in virtual care, neurology, oncology, PBMs, maternal health, and organ preservation, policy shifts around Tylenol and autism claims, the $1…

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Beyond Clean Canada: Bioburden & Beyond: Global Insights in Sterile Processing 28:52

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What do borders, bioburden, and best practices have in common? According to René Vis, they all impact how we #FightDirty around the world. In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by René Vis, International Product Line Manager for Steam Sterilizers at Steelco, to explore the global fight against infection—and why understanding the "why…

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Sustaining Sterile Processing Success: Building a Legacy of Crowning Achievements 57:53

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Successful Sterile Processing departments don't happen by accident—they're built through intentional leadership, strategic planning, and strong professional networks. In this Beyond Clean special podcast release episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, Yves Theodule, Karen Owens, and Hank Balch share their journeys and insights on developing SPD talent…

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159 - The First Fed Cut | What It Really Means for Hospitals, Jobs, and Your Wallet 1:12:36

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Vic and Marcus cover the Fed’s first rate cut, stagflation risks, and fiscal dominance; Oracle’s surprise wins with TikTok, Paramount, and OpenAI; robo-taxis arriving in Nashville; venture deals in pediatrics, maternal health, AI doctors, and genomics; policy turmoil at the CDC, telehealth’s temporary extensions, and a $50B rural health fund; scrut…

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Beyond Clean Canada: The Pod That Changed the Process: Efficiency, Ergonomics & Innovation 29:57

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What if one device could change everything about how we process surgical instruments? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we welcome Robert Turbett, Co-Founder of Turbett Surgical, to share the story behind the Instrument Pod—a rigid container system that's redefining efficiency, safety, and sustainability in Sterile Processing. Rob shares how …

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The End of Solo Leadership: How Industry 4.0 is Changing the Game 10:22

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In this thought-provoking Active Ingredient episode, host Steve Vinson tackles a leadership paradigm that's challenging everything he thought he knew about accountability. Inspired by Sheila Rohra's Forbes article on breaking people silos, Steve dives deep into the tension between traditional "one person accountable" thinking and the emerging conce…

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Up for Change: Renovations, Centralization, and New Department Solutions 57:00

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Is your SPD facing a major renovation? Join Jenny Bennett, Mark Munroe, and Bobby Parker in this Beyond Clean special podcast release episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, for your ultimate survival guide to department transformations you won't want to miss. Our renovation veterans will share real-world strategies for maintaining operations during c…

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158 - Healthcare Jobs Are Propping Up the Economy | Here’s Why That’s Dangerous 1:04:54

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Vic and Marcus mark 9/11, condemn political violence after the Charlie Kirk assassination, and review economic shifts including inflation at 2.9%, job revisions, rising unemployment, record markets, and healthcare’s outsized role in job growth. They cover major healthcare and policy moves (Strive’s $550M raise, AI voice agents, Epic antitrust case,…

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Cut the Clutter: Rethinking Vendor Tray Efficiency with EZ-TRAX™ 37:44

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Fewer trays. Better workflows. Could it really be that simple? On this Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™, Kyle Kemp, National Director of Business Development at ONE TRAY®/IST, shares how healthcare facilities are reducing vendor tray volumes without compromising surgical case integrity. From streamlining orthopedic sets to massive savings in time, sp…

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Beyond Clean Canada: Breaking the Mold: Insights & Innovation from the Frontline 35:09

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Get ready to stir that pot, #CanadianCleanFreaks—because Jessie Lopez is joining the conversation to shake things up! On this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, Stacey and Barry sit down with Jessie to unpack his journey from veterinary tech to surgical tech to one of the most outspoken voices in Sterile Processing. Jessie pulls back the curtain on th…

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157 - Medicaid Cuts and Hospital Survival | Fitch’s Kevin Holloran on What’s Coming 44:49

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Marcus and Vic welcome Kevin Holloran, Senior Director and head of the US Public Finance Healthcare Team at Fitch Ratings, to break down how credit ratings work in healthcare, why balance sheet strength outweighs short-term operating swings, and how margins shifted from steady pre-COVID levels through pandemic collapse, the 2021 rebound, and the po…

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ASC Answers! Scaling Reprocessing Excellence Amidst Complexity 1:00:01

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Calling all #CleanFreaks! Is your SPD keeping pace with your ASC's rising surgical volumes? In this Beyond Clean special podcast release episode, recorded LIVE at HSPA 2025, Madeleine Lamont, Dawn Pfeiffer, and Bobby Parker dive into real-world solutions for your ASC's biggest challenges. From staffing realities and space constraints to managing gr…

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156 - Epic’s 100B-Event AI | What It Could Change in Patient Care 1:15:27

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In this weekly rollup, Vic welcomes guest host Jinesh Patel, CEO of Uptime Health, to unpack a packed week across the health and tech economy: a stronger Q2 GDP print alongside rising jobless claims and pricier equities, the AI-driven efficiency wave and large-company layoffs, venture updates from workflow and dementia-care AI to immigrant-care pla…

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Beyond Clean Canada: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Passion, Purpose, & the Power of Podcasting 33:14

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What happens when burnout meets a breakthrough? In this episode of Beyond Clean Canada, we're joined by veteran Sterile Processing professional and host of the 'Sterilization Station' podcast, Bill Rishell, for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose through a career in Sterile Processing. From sneaking onto his f…

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155 - Why 25% of Kids Aren’t Getting the Care They Need w/ Mitch Mudra 1:06:58

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Vic is joined by guest host Mitch Mudra, founder of Ladder Health, to discuss the Minneapolis mass shooting, his background at UnitedHealth, and building Ladder to address developmental delays in children. They cover Walmart’s gains during inflation, job market risks, Nashville’s tunnel project, and major healthcare VC deals including LS AI and CAR…

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Raul Zavaleta's Journey from UCLA to Life Science Legend 52:40

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Meet Raul Zavaleta, the visionary engineer whose innovations fundamentally transformed how clinical trials collect and process data. In this captivating conversation, Raul shares the incredible journey from UCLA graduate to co-founder of what became Covance - one of the world's largest clinical research organizations. Discover how a simple frustrat…