Join Industry Leaders And Policymakers To Discuss Solutions For A Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain

Keynote Speakers

U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter

U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter
Chairman
House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee

Dr. Caitlin Rivers

Dr. Caitlin Rivers
Senior Scholar, Epidemiologist & Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security

Meet with policymakers to advocate for the healthcare distribution industry and shape future regulations. Lawmakers listen to real stories — make sure they hear yours.

With a new President and Congress, healthcare supply chains will encounter changing policies and regulations that impact the delivery of medical products. It is crucial to ensure that policymakers recognize supply chains’ vital role in public health and preparedness.

Healthcare distribution leaders at the Capitol

Washington Summit

June 11-12: Get up-to-speed on policies impacting healthcare distribution, and find out how Congressional leaders prioritize our issues. Meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill on issues impacting distributors and manufacturers, including tax, trade, and domestic manufacturing policy.

Invitation-only, for HIDA Distributor and Enterprise/Patron-Level Associate Members

Preparedness discussions among healthcare distribution leaders

HIDA Preparedness Summit

June 12-13: Join us where healthcare distribution and manufacturing leaders, public health experts and policymakers come together to drive solutions that protect and stabilize the healthcare supply chain before the next crisis hits. Topics include U.S. manufacturing, preparedness at the state and local levels, and more. Open to members and non-members.

Why Your Voice Matters On Capitol Hill

  • Personal visits are powerful. Lawmakers are influenced by the constituents they hear from and the stories they tell.
  • Policymakers need to understand your issues. It’s important to help them understand how laws and regulations impact your business and customers.
  • Public health responses depend on strong public/private relationships. The medical products industry is a key partner in public health emergencies.

“Well worth the time spent. I feel like we’re making progress with our partners on the Hill.”

Bob Miller

Bob Miller
Executive VP of Sales & Vendor Relations
Gericare Medical Supply

“Great way to learn more about the complex web of public/private groups that are engaged to be prepared for pandemics.”
– Andrew Proctor, McKesson Medical Surgical

“A great format to continue capturing the knowledge we learned during Covid vs. needing to start over – not if, but when the next national health emergency comes our way.”
– Bob McCart, IMCO, Inc.

“Great opportunity to learn about challenges across stakeholders and brainstorm where we go next to fix the issues we experienced during COVID.”
– Kathy Deffer, NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials)

“Excellent opportunity to network with others within the healthcare distribution and manufacturing sector and learn how we can all work together to continue supplying healthcare workers with the supplies they need, when they need them.”
– Brian Buzinski, Sekisui


Agenda

Washington Summit   Resilience & Preparedness Summit

Agenda subject to change

Washington Summit

Healthcare distribution industry meetings on Capitol Hill

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
Post-Acute Advisory Council Meeting
(Council members only)
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lab Advisory Council Meeting
(Council members only)
3:00pm
Welcome And Capitol Hill Overview
3:15pm
Tariffs And Trade Policy: A Conversation With Trade Experts
Ned Steiner

Edward (Ned) Steiner
Sr. Director, International Trade & Governmental Relations; Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, PA
Former Legislative Director; Rep. Lorretta Sanchez (CA)

Marty Reiser
Partner; S-3 Group
Former Policy Director; House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA)

4:00pm
Provider Insights For Distributor Partners
4:30pm
Bipartisan Perspectives From Congressional Staff
5:00pm
Reminders And Final Prep For Hill Visits
5:15pm - 6:30pm
Washington Summit Welcome Reception
Thursday, June 12, 2025
8:00am
Working Breakfast With Capitol Hill Meeting Groups
9:00am
Keynote Speech: U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter

U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter
Chairman; House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee

Rep. Carter will speak to healthcare distributors before they meet on Capitol Hill to discuss crucial issues like tariffs, preparedness, and supply chain resilience. As the chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, he oversees key legislation affecting healthcare.
10:00am - 4:00pm
Meetings On Capitol Hill
Meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill on issues impacting distributors and manufacturers, including tax, trade, and domestic manufacturing policy.
12:00pm - 5:00pm
HIDA Educational Foundation (HEF) Board Meeting
(Board members only)

HIDA Preparedness Summit

Sharpen preparedness strategies for your organization and the healthcare supply chain. Join key partners to strengthen supply chain resilience and emergency preparedness, ensuring that healthcare providers and patients have the medical supplies they need when they need them.

Space is limited — register now.

Open to members and non-members

Supply chain preparedness tabletop exercise

Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Resilience & Preparedness Summit Welcome Reception
Friday, June 13, 2025
7:00am
Networking Breakfast
7:45am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Lisa Hohman

Lisa Hohman
CEO; Concordance
HIDA Board Chair

8:00 - 8:30am
Infection‑Ready Supply Chains: Leveraging Hidden Epidemiologic Signals
Dr. Caitlin Rivers

Dr. Caitlin Rivers
Senior Scholar, Epidemiologist & Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Health Security

Dr. Caitlin Rivers will share how subtle epidemiologic patterns can be harnessed to create supply chains that anticipate infectious disease threats rather than merely responding to them. Drawing from her groundbreaking research published in Crisis Averted, Dr. Rivers will provide insights from recent major outbreaks — including the Covid-19 pandemic — demonstrating how monitoring of epidemiologic signals can help organizations strengthen their protocols during periods of heightened infectious activity.  
8:30 - 9:00am
Navigating Recent Challenges And Building Preparedness
Lisa Peterson

Lisa Peterson
Sr. Director, Preparedness
ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials)

Laura Biesiadecki

Laura Biesiadecki
Sr. Director, Preparedness
NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials)

Discover how state and local public health systems are evolving from traditional operations to build community resilience in the face of everyday challenges to natural disasters. This forward-looking session explores the expanding responsibilities of local public health programs and offers actionable frameworks for enhanced cross-sector coordination that can identify and mitigate potential disruptions before they materialize.
9:00 - 9:45am
Strengthening Preparedness for Seasonal Demands And Beyond
Federal perspectives on immediate preparedness needs, particularly for the upcoming flu season: forecasting and collaborative strategies. 
9:45 - 10:00am
Networking Break
10:00 - 10:45am
Collaborative Strategies For Resilience And Continuity
Charles Abbinanti

Charles Abbinanti
President
Dukal

Tim Rubert

Tim Rubert
VP, Government Affairs
Bound Tree Medical

10:45 - 11:45am
Tabletop Exercises On HIDA’s Traffic Light Protocol
Together with our federal partners, HIDA members created the Traffic Light Protocol and Communications Plan to monitor the medical product supply chain. Participants will conduct tabletop exercises using the plan as a guide to play out real-world preparedness scenarios.
11:45am - 12:00pm
Concluding Discussion, Next Steps, & Adjourn

Hotel: The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill

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Room Block Cut-Off

May 19, 2025*

Hotel Address

20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001

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*Hotel Policies: Guests must cancel room reservations 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. After the cut-off date, rooms will be booked on a space-available basis only and room rates are subject to change.


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