May 2025 | From HIDA's Healthcare Distribution & Supply Chain™ magazine
Imagine a world where pricing errors are reduced and supply chains are more streamlined. Two HIDA conferences are working to make these goals into a reality.
The Contract Administration Conference is not just another meeting. Instead, it includes standardized formats, game-changing toolkits, and best practices that actually work. This isn't just talk; it's tangible progress.
Through collaboration, education, and shared expertise, the conference has helped industry professionals navigate challenges and implement more efficient solutions.
Then there's the MedSupplyChain Conference. Once a three-day huddle, it's now a robust summit. Manufacturers, distributors, GPOs, providers, and even public sector stakeholders converge to ignite innovation and sculpt the future.
Originally launched in Florida, both conferences have grown significantly and are now expanding to new locations to accommodate their increasing impact and reach. For February 2026, both conferences will be held in Dallas, Texas at the Omni Las Colinas.
Contract Administration Conference Continues To Drive Progress
For many people, a conference focused on issues like contract eligibility, EDI transaction sets, and roster management might not sound like a great time.
But for professionals who manage these challenges, HIDA’s Contract Administration Conference is a welcome chance to build connections and refresh knowledge.
HIDA hosted its 10th annual event in February, and participants said the gathering continues to drive progress in improving pricing accuracy and efficiency. Why do so many attend every year? Here’s what participants shared in their conference feedback:
Peer Support
“It’s very helpful to hear what challenges other companies are experiencing. It makes us feel like we're not alone.”
“The conference is a great opportunity to connect with your peers in the industry, discuss common challenges, and take back actionable ideas to your everyday work.”
Expanded Perspectives
“It was incredibly valuable to gain the perspective of all of the different nodes within the industry.”
“This is one of the only opportunities that providers, manufacturers, GPOs, and distributors are in one place to discuss issues and improve upon processes.”
Process Standardization
“This is a great opportunity to collaborate with industry partners to improve the contracting process in healthcare.”
“Industry standards significantly reduce the workload for all parties involved.”
Solutions
“This event is a progressive space for professionals to come together and discuss solutions to make ALL our lives easier.”
“HIDA is the key to driving efficiency in our processes.”
10 Years Of Pricing Accuracy Solutions
HIDA’s contract administration resources continue to expand, with input from members of the Pricing Accuracy Steering Committee as well as conference participants. These tools and others are all available free of charge at HIDA.org/PricingAccuracy.