Advocacy Publications and Resources

The HIDA Government Affairs team researches and publishes policy reports, outlook updates, factsheets and FAQs on issues affecting the healthcare supply chain.

Policy Reports GA Resources GA Update Articles GA Insights Industry Affairs Resources White Papers Advocacy Infographics

Policy Reports   View All GA Reports►

Policy Report
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<b> 2019 Analysis And Outlook Of Future Medicare Reimbursement Policies </b>| Medicare Report
Policy Report
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<b> 2019 State-By-State Review of Medicaid Funding And Policy Differences </b> | Medicaid Report
Flu Supply News + Report
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HIDA compiles information from influenza products supply and distribution in an annual Flu Report.

Government Affairs Resources  View tools to keep you informed and involved.
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Advocacy Tools
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<b> Legislative Action Center </b> | Get involved by advocating for critical supply chain issues.
HIDA Webinar
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<b> *Preparing For The 2019-2020 Flu Season </b> | Dr. Litjen Tan, PhD | September 17, 2019
Wall Street Journal Article
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<b> The Wall Street Journal </b> June 2019 | Medical-Supplies Companies Object To Proposed New Tariffs
GA Alert - Action Needed
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7/10/2019 | Action Requested - Ask Your Senators to Protect Gloves and Gowns from Tariffs
GA Alert
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6/25/2019 | HIDA Preparedness Priorities Signed Into Law
AMS Webinar
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<b> What Sales Reps Need To Know About Provider Quality Metrics* </b> | Linda Rouse O'Neill | April 25, 2019
HIDA Webinar
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<b> Working With Your Customers On An Emergency Plan* </b> | Linda Rouse O'Neill | March 13, 2019
GA Alert
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2/27/2019 | Action Needed: Tell Your Congressman To Repeal Medical Device Tax
HIDA Webinar
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<b> *2019 SNF Medicare Reimbursement Outlook </b> | Caroline Haarmann & Katherine Almendinger of AHCA | February 6, 2019
GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> May 2019 | Medical Device Tax Delay Expires End Of 2019
GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> March 2019 | Key Supply Chain Rules Take Effect This Fall
GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> February 2019 | Distributors Can Play Key Role For Community Emergency Preparedness

GA Insights  | Understand the changes impacting our industry. HIDA analyzes & interprets government activity in each of these three areas (Member Resources):

Impact
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Overview of key political events and their roles in the future. (Members) <br />
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)

 

Industry Affairs Resources  View white papers and reference guides.  All White Papers► Articles►

Advocacy Infographic
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<b> 2018 Pricing Accuracy Survey Recap</b> | Results from HIDA’s Contract Administration Workgroup
White Paper Supplement
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<b> Improving Pricing Accuracy Supplement 2018 </b> | Solutions For Common Contracts & Chargebacks
HIDA Article
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<b> Repertoire </b> December 2018 | A Meeting Place: Pricing accuracy poll, preparedness and quality
Reference Guide
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<b>HIDA PIM Playbook: </b> E-Commerce Product Information Management Attributes, Terms And Definitions
Advocacy Infographic
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<b> The Core 23: Product Data for E-Commerce </b> | Developed by HIDA's Product Info Management Group
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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<b>Journal of Healthcare Contracting</b> April 2018 | New Pricing Accuracy Solutions Improves 4-Way Matching
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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<b> Journal of Healthcare Contracting </b> Feb 2018 | New Research Into Supply Chain Shows Distribution Role
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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<b> Journal of Healthcare Contracting </b> June 2017 | Are You Ready To Take Control Of Your Pricing?
White Paper
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<b> Improving Pricing Accuracy </b> | Contract Communications Standards For The Healthcare Supply Chain

Advocacy Infographics View All Advocacy Infographics►

Advocacy Infographic
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<b> 2018 Pricing Accuracy Survey Recap</b> | Results from HIDA’s Contract Administration Workgroup
Research Infographic
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<b> Skilled Nursing Facilities Focus On Quality And Partnerships </b> | CMS Five-Star Ratings Influence SNF Strategic Priorities
Advocacy Infographic
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<b> The Core 23: Product Data for E-Commerce </b> | Developed by HIDA's Product Info Management Group