Tariffs https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-issue-tariffs-trade-policy-card.png HIDA Government Affairs works with federal partners on the common goal of keeping products affordable. MORE
Reimbursement https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/cms-payment-update.jpg HIDA publishes the Medicare Reimbursement Report Market-By-Market Analysis in February, and monitors 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. | See COVID-19 news 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Medical Device Tax https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/medical-device-tax-repeal-card.jpg Repealed: HIDA and member efforts pay off with permanent repeal of medical device tax.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 products 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 is leading efforts on 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. <br /> <br /> MORE
Govt. Purchasing Reform https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-government-purchasing-reform-card.png HIDA works closely with GSA ensuring 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.<br /> <br /> MORE
Vendor Credentialing /am/images/4Q/advocacy/vendor-credentialing2.png Understand the criteria for healthcare product vendors to do business with providers. <br /> <br /> MORE
DME Competitive Bidding https://www.hida.org/am/images/4Q/advocacy/ga-dmepos-competitive-bidding.png HIDA remains involved in efforts to modify the DMEPOS competitive bidding program. MORE