{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond Clean Podcast","slug":"beyond-clean-podcast-452435","podcast_index_feed_id":452435,"rss_url":"https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.beyondclean.net/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/3/b/6/23b66d6e1767c809/New_Square_Logo_1.png","author":"Beyond Clean Media","episode_count":976,"summary":"Even though their tools and equipment touch nearly every surgical patient in the world, how much do you really know about the people, processes, and products used in the Sterile Processing industry? Beyond Clean offers a creative look into the inner workings of a healthcare industry surrounded by challenges, disrupted by change, and committed to getting it right -- every instrument, every time. The team at Beyond Clean will bring on some of the biggest names in surgical instrument reprocessing and provide commentary on the biggest issues facing Sterile Processing professionals, facilities, administrators, manufacturers, and vendors. Join us every week as we explore the hidden world of one of the most important aspect of safe surgical care.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-clean-podcast-452435"},"episode":{"title":"SPD Fact Check - The $4,999 Problem: What Invoice Splitting Really Costs SPD Leaders","slug":"spd-fact-check-the-4-999-problem-what-invoice-splitting-really-costs-spd-leaders","published_at":"2026-04-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-clean-podcast-452435/spd-fact-check-the-4-999-problem-what-invoice-splitting-really-costs-spd-leaders","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-clean-podcast-452435","url":"https://beyondclean.libsyn.com/bc-324-stephen-benzel","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondclean/BC_Ep32_4.mp3?dest-id=562189","summary":"$4,999. In many SPDs, that number can be the difference between getting what your department needs—or waiting months for approval. On this episode of Beyond Clean, we're joined by Stephen Benzel, Director of Accounting at LifeSpring Health Systems, to take a closer look at the financial decisions directly impacting how your SPD operates day to day. From the risks tied to splitting invoices to how budget structures can push teams toward short-term workarounds, Stephen brings clarity to the financial side of Sterile Processing. He also explores what stronger collaboration with finance really looks like and how it can change the outcome for your team. If you've ever felt caught between what your department needs and how you're going to pay for it, this episode is one you don't want to miss! After finishing this podcast episode, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked here: https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/episode32-04 Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #Season32 #SPDFactCheck #InvoiceSplitting #Finance #Expenses #CapitalSpending #OperationalCosts","meta_description":"$4,999. In many SPDs, that number can be the difference between getting what your department needs—or waiting months for approval. On this episode of Beyo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2089,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-clean-podcast-452435/episodes/spd-fact-check-the-4-999-problem-what-invoice-splitting-really-costs-spd-leaders/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-clean-podcast-452435/spd-fact-check-the-4-999-problem-what-invoice-splitting-really-costs-spd-leaders.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}