Florida AHRMM upcoming events

Navigating the Ever-Evolving Healthcare Supply Chain: Platinum Webinar: RF-SMART (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This session explores best practices helping SCM professionals gain operational visibility, stay compliant, and keep their focus on high-quality care for the communities they serve, and the lasting impact of building the right partnerships with fellow healthcare systems and industry vendors alike.

Meet our presenters:

Chris Wiekert, Senior Product Director

Senior Solutions Architect at RF-SMART, bringing deep technical expertise to help customers design and deploy warehouse management solutions that align with their operational needs. She works closely with customers to map their workflows, configure the right solution, and ensure RF-SMART is built to deliver lasting results.

Myra Willwerth, Senior Solutions Architect

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Importance of Key Partnerships
Solutions to Optimize Key SCM Process
Understand practical, scalable supply chain optimization strategies

The Operational Truth About Pharmacy and Supply Chain: Platinum Webinar: Tecsys (Wednesday, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

What does it take to keep pharmacy and supply chain aligned across a growing health system?

In this candid conversation, pharmacy and supply chain leaders discuss the tensions, tradeoffs and operational challenges health systems face every day, from shortages and standardization to centralization and cross-functional decision-making. Part strategy session and part reality check, this discussion delivers practical perspectives on what it takes to operate as one connected system.

Speakers

Valerie Bandy, Vice President, Pharmacy Solutions, Tecsys

Ryan Rotar, Vice President, Healthcare Market Strategy, Tecsys

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Build more effective cross-functional teams that bridge pharmacy and supply chain.

2. Explain how shortages, pricing pressure and operational complexity affect pharmacy supply chain performance.

3. Apply benchmark insights to assess organizational readiness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Steve Patton CMRP Scholarship Fund (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Florida AHRMM Steve Patton CMRP Scholarship Fund

The Florida Chapter of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) is excited to launch a new Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Scholarship Program for prospective and current members under the Steven Patton CRMP Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship covers:

AHRMM national membership for one year
Reimbursement for CMRP Review eLearning Course Bundle
Reimbursement of exam fees upon successful completion of the CMRP exam
Registration for the fall 2026 event at Baptist Pensacola and travel expenses

Process

A committee will select up to ten (10) awardees. Awardees will be notified by October 15, 2026.
Florida AHRMM Steve Patton Scholarship Fund will reimburse awardees for the following

o   National AHRMM annual membership up to $165.
o   CMRP Review eLearning Course Bundle valued at $182.50 (special rate with discount code provided by national AHRMM for scholarship recipients).
o   Upon passing the CMRP, awardees will be reimbursed for the CMRP exam registration fee up to $275. The exam must be passed within 12 months of scholarship award.

Scholarship awardees must submit receipts for

o Membership and study materials for the initial reimbursement and
o Exam registration and proof of passing the exam to obtain full reimbursement.

Registration fees will be waived for scholarship awardees to attend the FL AHRMM fall event on November 17, 2026, at Baptist Pensacola. In addition, a travel credit up to $200 will be provided for scholarship awardees traveling to the event.

Why you should become a CMRP:

Showcase your ability to stay on top of vital inventory
Designate yourself as a leader in the health care supply chain field
Be a trusted asset to your organization and ensure patients receive the medical supplies they need

CMRP’s carry the mark of supply chain excellence with proven knowledge of effectively managing the quality and affordability of patient care. We encourage you to apply today!

Interested candidates should ensure they meet National AHRMM's requirements for CMRP with one of the required combinations of professional experience and formal education.

Successful completion of all 5 AHRMM Academy Cohorts OR
3 years' experience in health care supply chain management & Bachelor’s degree OR
5 years' experience in health care supply chain management & Associate’s degree OR
7 years' experience in health care supply chain management & H.S. degree or equivalent

Fall Conference Tour: Hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Fall Conference Tour: Hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM

Fall 2026 Conference hosted by Baptist Health Care Pensacola (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Providing trusted, efficient, and innovative supply chain services so caregivers have what they need, when and where they need it to deliver exceptional patient care.

Our agenda is being curated for this great event.

We're Hiring: Apply for New Roles (Thursday, December 31, 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Additional opportunities to get involved:

Events committee: planning, project management, and logistics
Marketing committee: social media posting and support
Provider Board Member: representative of your organization and sounding board for education, events and strategy