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HIDA Executive Briefing | Manufacturing Medical Supplies in the U.S.

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Manufacturing Medical Supplies in the U.S.

The U.S. must adopt a policy to diversify manufacturing and sourcing

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven unprecedented worldwide demand for pandemic-related medical supplies. While effective for reducing costs in healthcare, the United States’ reliance on global sources impacted supply chain resilience. The pandemic highlighted the need for diversity in sources for pandemic medical supplies, including building domestic manufacturing capability in the U.S.

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