Government and Industry Advocacy

HIDA serves as the voice for medical industry distributors on policy matters before legislators and regulators. HIDA also provides analysis on key government topics and industry affairs important to the supply chain and your business.

Government Affairs Issues | Resources for issues affecting the healthcare supply chain. View All►

COVID Resource Center
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Information for the healthcare supply chain
Tariffs
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HIDA Government Affairs works with federal partners on the common goal of keeping products affordable.
Reimbursement
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HIDA publishes the Medicare Reimbursement Report Market-By-Market Analysis in February, and monitors CMS payment rules.

Government Affairs Insights  | Understand the changes impacting our industry. HIDA analyzes & interprets government activity  to provide member resources in each of these three areas. Insights►

Impact
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Overview of key political events and their roles in the future. (Members)
Impact
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Updates and analysis on legislative action that impacts the medical supply chain industry. (Members)
Impact
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Summaries of the latest regulatory action including annual Medicare reimbursement updates. (Members)

Advocacy Publications + Resources  View All►

Flu Report
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2020 Influenza Vaccine Production and Distribution Report | HIDA compiles annual information on influenza production supply and distribution.
GA Alert
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9/25/2020 | Guide For Distributors And Providers On COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Needles and PPE
GA Alert
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6/17/2020 | Updates For Nursing Homes Responding To COVID-19

Advocacy Events + Webinars  All HIDA Events► | All Advocacy Webinars►

Advocacy Event
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Washington Summit | Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, Washington, DC | June 9-11, 2021
HIDA Webinar
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11/12/20 | How COVID-19 Will Change the Healthcare Provider Landscape * | Linda Rouse O’Neill
HIDA Webinar
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8/24/2020 Preparing For The 2020-2021 Flu Season* | Sponsored by PDI | August 24, 1:00pm EST

Industry Affairs Issues  Issues+Resources►

E-Commerce
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Transforming The Business Of Healthcare | HIDA’s PIM Playbook, product attribute tool, and Core 23 Product Data Infographic
Pricing Accuracy
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Contract Communication Standards | HIDA-led initiative develops 845 EDI tool & white paper resources for the healthcare supply chain
Supply Chain Visibility
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Supply Chain Visibility For A Connected Supply Chain | SBAR Report On Shortage/Backorder Event