Articles by HIDA

Stay informed on emerging healthcare market research & analytics, the latest legislative and regulatory updates affecting the healthcare supply chain, and HIDA industry initiatives. Articles are authored by HIDA content experts and policy analysts.

Look for our HIDA Post-Acute Insights, Government Affairs Update and Smart Selling columns in Repertoire Magazine, and our Prime Vendor column in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting. Also included are featured articles from HIDA’s Healthcare Distribution & Supply Chain™ magazine.

2022 Articles

Member Magazine Article
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750+ people descended on Chicago for the 2022 Streamlining Healthcare Expo & Business Exchange — the first in-person convention in 3 years.
Member Magazine Article
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September-October 2022: Washington Summit Promotes Value Of Distribution
Member Magazine Article
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July-August 2022: COVID Testing Creates A New, Educated Consumer
Member Magazine Article
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The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the critical need for excellent end-to-end supply chain visibility.,
HIDA Article
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HIDA Launches Workforce Development Advisory Council | Published in Repertoire Magazine
Member Magazine Article
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March-April 2022 | Pandemic, Year Three: Key Takeaways On The Value Of Distribution

2021 Articles

Member Magazine Article
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January-February 2022 | HIDA’s 2022 Chairman, Michael Dubose
Member Magazine Article
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Transportation Disruptions Affect U.S. Healthcare
HIDA Article
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Reliable Transportation Is Part Of Building A More Robust Supply Chain | Published in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
GA Updates Column
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The U.S. Must Adopt a Policy to Diversify Manufacturing and Sourcing of Critical Medical Supplies
GA Updates Column
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Thought Leaders Recommendations For A Strong Pandemic Infrastructure
Member Magazine Article
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Connecting With Capitol Hill: Washington Summit Amplifies Importance Of U.S. Preparedness And Response
HIDA Article
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3 Steps to Creating Your Own Strategic Stockpile | Published in The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Member Magazine Article
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Vaccine Market Poised For Growth: It’s a good time to pause and review the vaccine market today with a look ahead.
Op-Ed Article
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HHS Can Help Strengthen Medical Supply Chain | Published in RealClearHealth
GA Updates Column
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Shipping Challenges Wallop Industries Around the Globe | May 2021
GA Updates Column
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A Global Pandemic Highlights The Value Of Distribution | June 2021
Member Magazine Article
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Rising to the COVID-19 challenge: Healthcare distributors have been there to provide solutions, every step of the way.
Op-Ed Article
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3 Ways to Avoid PPE Scams
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | The Importance Of Public-Private Partnership And Collaboration | March 2021
Member Magazine Article
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COVID-19 highlighted the need for sourcing diversity in medical supplies, including U.S. domestic manufacturing capability.
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | Distributors Help Providers Avoid Fraudulent PPE Offers | February 2021
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | Fighting Fraud: Distributors Help Identify Quality Products | January-February 2021

2020 Articles

GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | HIDA: The Voice for Distributors Throughout COVID-19 | December 2020
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | Leveraging Technology with a Personal Touch Takes Your Sales Meeting to the Next Level | November 2020
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | Distributors’ Role As Trusted Supply Chain Partners | Nov-Dec 2020
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | COVID-19 Pushes Lab Industry To Center Stage | Sep-Oct 2020
Op-Ed Article
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Albany Times-Union | Large Medical Product Stockpiles Divert Supplies From The Front Lines To The Back Shelf
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | HIDA Unveils Public-Private Framework For US Pandemic Preparedness And Response | August 2020
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | Distributors Lead The Nation In Finding Solutions To PPE Needs | July-August 2020
Smart Selling Column
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Repertoire | Five Ideas For Selling In A Post-Pandemic Environment | July 2020
Lessons Learned Op-Ed
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Lessons Learned: A Path Forward For Pandemic Planning
GA Alert
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6/17/2020 | Updates For Nursing Homes Responding To COVID-19
JHC Article
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Journal of Healthcare Contracting | Pandemic Sourcing Checklist | June 2020
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | HIDA Supports Lawmakers’ Efforts To Strengthen Strategic National | June 2020
White Paper
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HIDA Educational Foundation Thought Leaders: Home Care 2020
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | COVID Changes Everything | May-June 2020
Smart Selling Column
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Repertoire | Staying Strong During The COVID Crisis | May 2020
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | New Communications Tool Helps Standardize Shortage Communications | April 2020
Wall Street Journal Article
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The Wall Street Journal 3/29/20 | Manufacturers Seek Guidance On Shipping Scarce Medical Goods
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | Welcome To The Neighborhood | Mar-Apr 2020
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | Strategic National Stockpile Collaboration | Mar-Apr 2020
Smart Selling Column
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Repertoire | The Value Of NOT Knowing It All | February 2020
SupplyChain eNewsletter
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HIDA Members Cheer Permanent Repeal Of Medical Device Tax | January 2020
Executive Briefing Article
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HIDA Executive Briefing | Scorecarding: A First Step Framework | Jan-Feb 2020
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | Taking A Thoughtful Approach To Medical Device Sterilization | January 2020