Key Issues

HIDA keeps you up-to-date on what's happening on the Hill and in the healthcare distribution industry.

Reimbursement
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HIDA monitors CMS payment rules and publishes annual analysis of Medicare & Medicaid updates.
Flu Supply News + Report
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HIDA compiles information from influenza products supply and distribution in an annual Flu Report.
Emergency Preparedness
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Medical products distributors play a pivotal role in emergency medical preparedness.
Licensure
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HIDA supports a uniform national standard for licensing wholesale devices distributors. <br /> <br />
Govt. Purchasing Reform
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HIDA works closely with GSA ensuring quality in government procurement via e-commerce.
Tariffs
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HIDA Government Affairs works with federal partners on the common goal of keeping products affordable.
Unique Device Identification (UDI)
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HIDA is leading efforts on LUM best practices advocacy and implementation.
E-Commerce
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<b> Transforming The Business Of Healthcare </b> | 845 EDI Replication Tool from E-Commerce workshops
Device Tax
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Learn more about the Medical Device Tax and the evolving criteria necessary to know.<br /> <br />
Pricing Accuracy
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Contract Communication Standards For The Healthcare Supply Chain <br />
ACA
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates a range of incentives and new reimbursement structures.
Traceability | Drug Pedigree
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HIDA monitors the regulatory implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act.<br /> <br />
Vendor Credentialing
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Understand the criteria for healthcare product vendors to do business with providers. <br /> <br />
DME
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HIDA remains involved in efforts to modify the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.