Past Events

2023 AHRMM Chicago Metro Chapter Sponsor Appreciation Night & Networking Event

We are ending the year with a Sponsor & Networking event!

Join Us at Lagunitas Tap Room in Chicago to wind down the year and mabye see what is coming up for 2024.

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

2607 W. 17th Street, Chicago IL 60608

Thursday, December 7th

The event will include snacks and 2 drink tickets.

Registration is FREE for Healthcare Professionals and our 2024 sponsors.

2023 AHRMM Chicago Metro Chapter Fall Event.

AHRMM event at Puttshack

Fall is here and so is our 2023 Fall Networking Event!

Join Us at Puttshack in Oak Brook to kick off Healthcare Supply Chain Week.

Time: 3:30pm – 6:00pm.

1828 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Thursday, September 28th

The event will include an open bar as well as food and games.

Registration is FREE for Healthcare Professionals thanks to our wonderful vendor sponsors.
The registration fee for Vendors is $75.

2023 AHRMM Chicago Chapter 5th Annual Showcase Series of Hospital Tours.

One of our most popular events is BACK by popular demand!

Join Us at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital for a tour of this Chicagoland facility.

Time: Half Day (AM) of tours and presentations that includes morning breakfast and lunch.

12251 S. 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Tuesday, May 23rd
9:00am – 12:30pm

9am – 10am – Arrive / Sign-In / Networking (Juice, Coffee, Donuts)

10am – 11:15am –  Hospital Tour (multiple groups, number depends on attendance size)

11:30am –  Sit Down for Lunch (lunch TBD)

11:45am – Noon – Introduction of Board Members and Sponsors

Noon – 12:30pm – Remarks from NW Supply Chain Leadership

Registration is FREE for Healthcare Professionals thanks to our wonderful vendor sponsors.
The registration fee for Vendors is $35.

2023 AHRMM Chicago Chapter April Networking & Gathering

Let’s start off 2023 with a networking event! Get some food, drinks, games, and meet new people while having fun!

Thursday April 20thth 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Headquarters Beercade River North
213 W. Institute Pl., Chicago IL 60610

www.hqrivernorth.com

2022 AHRMM Chicago Chapter Summer Networking & Gathering

We are hosting a networking event and happy hour for 2022!

Thursday June 9th 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Root’s Pizza – South Loop  (rooftop)
774 S. Dearborn, Chicago IL

All attendees will receive one free drink, plus light appetizers.

2021 AHRMM Chicago Chapter Virtual Happy Hour Discussion

After a crazy year 2020 brought us, we are looking forward to getting things off the ground for 2021!

Join Us for a Virtual Happy Hour where we will host a discussion via Zoom on Thursday, January 28th.

Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

We will introduce our new president, Robert Felts as well as go over a few recent topics of discussion that we are faced with in the upcoming year. We will also cover any ideas or topics that you would like to bring up also.

Registration is FREE but signup quickly as spaces are limited.

2019 Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM Summer Event

Orchard Valley
2411 W. Illinois Ave.
Aurora, Illinois 60506
www.orchardvalleygolf.com
Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM 2019 Summer Event and Outing at Orchard Valley Country Club.

Our Summer Event and Outing provides all attendees with:

  • Great networking opportunities (plan your own foursome or we can place you in a foursome)
  • An enjoyable course for all skill levels
  • Proximity Prizes and Prizes for Winning Team

Price will be $65 per player/$250 per foursome.

Friday August 23, 2019
11:30am – 7:00pm
Modified shotgun starts at 1pm

Lunch included from 11:30-1pm (tickets for hot dog, chips, water) during warm-up
Appetizers after the round with prizes for proximity and team competition

2019 Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM Spring Educational Meeting and Vendor Fair

Speakers


Stephen Grothouse & Erin Rozycki
Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.

“Channeling your Supply Chain Potential Through Value Based Purchasing and Innovation”

A recent study found hospitals have over $25 billion in unrealized supply chain potential – but what steps do you need to take to make the most out of that opportunity? This presentation explores the innovative ways hospitals can engage vendors, identify value, and realize cost savings in their supply chain. From capitalizing on recent favorable risk-sharing guidance from the OIG to more focused tracking of product recalls and warranties, we identify ways to help your supply chain achieve significant cost savings and attract the positive attention of the decision-makers in the c-suite. Additionally, we consider the importance of contracting for cybersecurity protections and the innovative role the supply chain can play in keeping your organization safe from cyber threats. From vendor prequalification to contracting for security audits, supply chain can play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe procurement and implementation of software and other connected devices into your organization.

Faith Roberts
Faith Roberts, MSN, RN
Director Magnet/Professional Practice and Parish Nursing
Director OB Services
Carle Foundation Hospital

“From Wedding Rings to Nose Rings – Generational Differences at Work”

The largest part of the workforce is now comprised of Generation X and Millennials. Generational diversity has become an important issue for everyone in. We look to our clients whose differing needs will result in seismic changes in consumer education techniques. We can look to our colleagues as we struggle to understand what motivates each individual. But, more importantly, we must look to ourselves as our practice arenas resound with the refrain “I can’t believe they said that/did that”. Employees today must be comfortable with diversity. This presentation will outline the six major age groups and the work characteristics typical of each. By learning about a generation and its values, the employee will function with a better understanding of what motivates their co-workers. Emphasis will be placed on the commonalities of each generation while recognizing their differences.

The Chicago Chapter of AHRMM is excited to be having our Spring Educational Meeting and Vendor Fair on April 18th, 2019 at the Eaglewood Resort in Itasca again.

Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:30am – 2:00pm

Eaglewood Resort
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca, IL 60143
www.eaglewoodresort.com

Congratulations to the Glen Anderson award winner:
Joel Jaffe, Concordance Healthcare Solutions

Congratulations to the Dorian Wright award winner:
Mary Byrne, Northwestern Medicine

2019 Dorian Wright Achievement Award winner

2018 Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM Summer Event

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2017 Golf Event Winners

Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM 2018 Summer Event and Outing at Orchard Valley Country Club.

Our Summer Event and Outing provides all attendees with:

  • Great networking opportunities (plan your own foursome or we can place you in a foursome)
  • An enjoyable course for all skill levels

Price will be $50 per player/$200 per foursome.

Friday August 24, 2018
11:30am – 7:00pm
Modified shotgun starts at 1pm

Lunch included from 11:30-1pm (tickets for hot dog, chips, water) during warm-up
Appetizers after the round with prizes for proximity and team competition

Orchard Valley
2411 W. Illinois Ave.
Aurora, Illinois 60506
www.orchardvalleygolf.com

2018 Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM Spring Educational Meeting and Vendor Fair

Speakers


Scott C. Clausen, MBA
Principal, Large Enterprise – Healthcare

“CHANGING DYNAMICS OF THE HEALTHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN”

Scott has spent his entire career in medical sales and sales leadership. Before joining Amazon Business in August 2017, Scott was the Vice President of Service Delivery at UHC (now Vizient), where he led the commercial sales team, responsible for all member and supplier-facing relations, including the oversight and deployment of UHC’s Supply Chain Solutions. Prior to UHC, Scott was VP of North America Sales for Ansell Healthcare, the largest glove company in the world, and brings a legacy of leading high performing sales teams. At Amazon Business, Scott is helping driving adoption of Amazon Business among the nation’s largest IDNs across the country.


Ed Hisscock
Vice President, Strategic Sourcing & Transformation
Trinity Health

“The need for supply chain transformation”

Ed Hisscock is a Healthcare Supply Chain Practitioner. He has spent over 25 years serving in the supply chain and IT disciplines with fortune 50 companies, healthcare supplier and healthcare provider organizations. Ed has founded two healthcare companies and personally served over 100 healthcare provider organizations in the US and Europe. He is the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Transformation Officer for Non-Labor Spend at Trinity Health, a leading catholic healthcare ministry. Ed holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Master’s degree in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.

The Chicago Chapter of AHRMM is excited to be having our Spring Educational Meeting and Vendor Fair on March 29th, 2018 at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca again.   Eaglewood provides an excellent venue for both Education and Networking.

Additional information on the meeting will be available early next year and we hope you block off that date on your calendar and join us!

Thursday, March 29, 2018
7:30am – 2:00pm

Eaglewood Resort
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca, IL 60143
www.eaglewoodresort.com

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Presentations

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2017 AHRMM Chicago Chapter 3rd Annual Showcase Series of Hospital Tours.

Schedule of Events

  • 8:30 – 9:00am – Registration with continental breakfast
  • 9:00 – 9:15am – Introduction and Welcome from President Debbie Schmidt
  • 9:15 – 9:30am – Jon Stegner, VP of Supply Chain and Logistics (Topic: UCM Overview and Supply Chain Overview)
  • 9:30 – 9:45am – Greg Horner, VP of Operational Excellence (Topic: Lean Transformation in Healthcare)
  • 9:45 – 10:00am – Break
  • 10:00 – 10:10am – Supply Chain Operations Video
  • 10:15 – 10:25am – Nas Atanas, Director of Supply Chain Operations Presentation
  • 10:25 – 10:30am – Lab Transformation Video
  • 10:30 – 10:50am – Eric Tritch, Executive Director Strategic Sourcing (Topic: VAT Process at UCM)
  • 11:00 – 12:00pm – Facility Tour
  • 12:00pm – Lunch / Networking

The Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM invites you to attend our third annual Showcase Series of Hospital Tours. Join us for a tour in historic Hyde Park at The University of Chicago Medicine, one of the leading academic institutions since 1927.

Friday, October 27, 2017
8:30am – 1:00pm

University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
www.uchospitals.edu

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2017 Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM Summer Event

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Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM hosted the 2017 Summer Event and Outing at Orchard Valley Country Club.

Our Summer Event and Outing provided all attendees with:

  • Great networking opportunities
  • An enjoyable course for all skill levels
  • Raffle prices for all attendees
Friday August 18, 2017
11:30am – 7:00pm
Orchard Valley
2411 W. Illinois Ave.
Aurora, Illinois 60506
www.orchardvalleygolf.com

2017 Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM Spring Educational Meeting and Vendor Fair

Chicago Metro Chapter of AHRMM hosted the Spring Educational Meeting and Vendor Fair at Eaglewood Resort.

Our spring meeting had our yearly vendor fair and we hosted 2 speakers:

  • Anthony J. MontagnoloChief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President – ECRI Institute
    • “Communicating with the C-Suite”
  • John StrongPresident – Greenhealth Management
    • “Supply Chain Landscape & Impact on Supply Chain.”
Thursday, April 13, 2017
7:30am – 2:00pm
Eaglewood Resort
1401 Nordic Road
Itasca, IL 60143
www.eaglewoodresort.com