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►

Flu Report
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<b> 2019 Influenza Vaccine Report </b> | HIDA compiles annual information on influenza production supply and distribution.
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

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.
GA Alert - Action Needed
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12/6/2019 | ACTION NEEDED: Tell Congress to Act on Medical Device Tax
HIDA Webinar
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<b> *Preparing For The 2019-2020 Flu Season </b> | Dr. Litjen Tan, PhD | Recorded on September 19, 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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9/16/2019 | ACTION NEEDED: Proposed Tariff Increases
GA Alert
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9/3/2019 | HIDA Partners With ASPR/TRACIE On New Supply Chain Resource For Communities

Government Affairs Insights  | Understand the changes impacting our industry. HIDA analyzes & interprets government activity  to provide member resources in each of these three areas (Members log in):

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)

 

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Supply Chain Insights
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<b> Repertoire </b> September 2019 | Back Orders and Shortages Erode Customer Trust
Supply Chain Insights
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<b> Repertoire </b> July 2019 | Collaboration: Key To Improving Supply Chain Efficiency
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

GA Update Articles    View All GA Articles►

GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> November 2019 | US Preps For Rough Flu Season
SupplyChain eNewsletter
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Healthcare SupplyChain Collaborative eNewsletter highlights HIDA collaboration on ASPR/TRACIE new resource. | Sept 2019
GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> August 2019 | HIDA Members Head to the Hill Where Tariffs and Preparedness Led the Agenda

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