Tariffs https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-issue-tariffs-trade-policy-card-500x400.png HIDA Government Affairs works with federal partners on the common goal of keeping medical products affordable. MORE
Reimbursement https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/cms-payment-update-500x400.jpg View HIDA's Medicare Reimbursement Report Market-By-Market Analysis, plus monitoring of CMS payment rules. MORE
Emergency Preparedness https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/pandemic-advocacy-card.jpg Medical products distributors play a pivotal role in emergency medical or pandemic response. MORE
Medical Device Sterilization https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/HIDA-Device-Sterilization-card-iStock-468731594.jpg Learn more about sterilizing medical products with ethylene oxide (EtO) and HIDA’s recommendations to the FDA. MORE
Medical Device Tax https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/medical-device-tax-repeal-card.jpg Repealed: HIDA and member efforts pay off with permanent repeal of medical device tax. MORE
Flu Supply News + Report https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/flu-supply-news-advocacy.jpg HIDA compiles information from influenza product supply and distribution in an annual Flu Report. MORE
Unique Device Identification (UDI) https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-udi-system-card.png HIDA strongly supports the UDI system and is leading efforts on Low Unit of Measure (LUM) best practices advocacy and implementation. MORE
Licensure https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-licensure-advocacy.png HIDA supports a uniform national standard for licensing wholesale devices distributors. MORE
Govt. Purchasing Reform https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-government-purchasing-reform-card.png HIDA works closely with GSA to ensure quality in government procurement via e-commerce. MORE
Affordable Care Act http://hidaq4.yourassociation.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/aca3-key-industry-issue500x400.jpg The Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates a range of incentives and new reimbursement structures. MORE
Traceability | Drug Pedigree /am/images/4Q/advocacy/pedigree-advocacy.png HIDA monitors the regulatory implementation of the Drug Quality and Security Act. MORE
Vendor Credentialing /am/images/4Q/advocacy/vendor-credentialing2.png Understand the criteria for healthcare product vendors to do business with providers. MORE
DME Competitive Bidding https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-dmepos-competitive-bidding.png HIDA supports changes to the competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) that promotes efficient, cost effective solutions while maintaining quality, access, and choice for patients. MORE