MERC at Work Podcast

Asset Intelligence: Capital Equipment AI

Kyle and Blake return on Episode #021 with an inside look at MERC’s newest breakthrough: "Ask Arrevo", a conversational asset‑intelligence tool that lets healthcare organizations “chat with their own data.” Backed by nearly 20 years of real inventory data and valuation data, it transforms capital planning, speeds up decision‑making, and delivers enhanced insights to users. To conclude, the episode also touches on MERC’s expanding equipment‑planning services and the growing team behind it all.

Arrevo: The Future of Medical Equipment Capital Planning

In episode #020 of the MERC at Work Podcast, Blake and Kyle welcome our very own lead from the MERC Development team, Director of Technology, Mark Byerly. Affectionately known as the "Elon Musk" of MERC, Mark talks about successes and struggles of the Arrevo building process as well as what is coming in 2026. Plenty of laughs and plenty of content that will help healthcare providers save money on their medical equipment assets - enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving: MERC Family Edition

In Episode #019 of the MERC at Work Podcast, Kyle and Blake bring on what is sure to be some of the most hard-hitting, straight-talking guests yet. When you are working hard to deliver value to your customers, ultimately who you are providing for at home is vitally important - your family. Enjoy as we jump into a really fun episode with the potential future of MERC, our kids. Happy Thanksgiving!

From EMT to Healthtech Innovator

In episode #018, Brendan Frederick shares his journey from a clinical background to the business side of medicine, discussing his experiences in healthcare innovation, global health initiatives, and the challenges faced in low-resource settings like Uganda. He highlights his work on breast cancer research and technology development, as well as cultural insights and personal experiences from his time in Africa. Enjoy some fun stories and laughs from someone making big moves in healthtech!

From the Marines to MERC: The Journey to Healthcare Leadership

Episode #017 of the MERC at Work Podcast welcomes Blake Barnes to the team. Blake's role as President of Strategic Relationships was forged by quite a journey. Listen in to hear how the MERC team and advisor Joe Leavell strategized on growth steps that lead to Blake crossing their path. Blake also shares his side of the story and the testimony of how life changes over the past several years guided his path to now being integral to the growth of MERC. This is one you will enjoy, laugh, and be inspired by.