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Event Format

Virtual Event

Date

Mon, May 04, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT – Fri, May 29, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT

Cost

Members: $149 | Non-Members: $299

Type

Virtual Events

Event Host

Contact Information

Open To

Members and Non-members

Description

This course discusses the processes and methods used for purchasing, including contract negotiations, contract terminology, key legal issues, and vendor management and evaluation.

Format: This program is a 4-week virtual cohort from May 4-29. It includes 4 on-demand sessions (self-paced), comprehensive eLearning modules, online discussion forums and a digital badge credential upon completion.

Continuing Education: Completing this program earns 6 CECs - applicable for ACHE credits. Completion of all five cohorts earns you 30 CECs and fast tracks your path to earning CMRP certification.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify key components of (and documents used in) the purchasing process. 
  • Explain product selection methods. 
  • Explain the contract negotiation process and roles. 
  • Determine the key legal terms to potentially include in purchase orders and in contracts. 
  • Define key legal and ethical considerations. 

SPEAKERS

Matthew Mentel, MHA, MBA, CMRP
CEO and Strategic Partner
Strategic Optimization and Innovation Partners LLC

Megan McCarthy 
Sr. Director: Kitting and Surgical Services
Owens & Minor

Lisa Maynard 
Vice President of Client Services
Advantus Health Partners

Mark Terranova, MBA, CMRP 
Associate Vice President Supply Chain Management
SUNY University Hospital at Downstate