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.

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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 19, 2019
GA Alert
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9/3/2019 | HIDA Partners With ASPR/TRACIE On New Supply Chain Resource For Communities
GA Alert
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8/1/2019 | <b> How To Set Up & Execute A Site Visit From A Member Of Congress (MOC) </b>
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 Update Articles    View All GA Articles►

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
Linked In Article
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<b> Linked In </b> May 2019 | IV Solutions Shortage: Good News | Elizabeth Hilla

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►

Supply Chain Insights
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<b> Repertoire </b> September 2019 | Back Orders and Shortages Erode Customer Trust
Prime Distributor Article
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<b> Journal of Healthcare Contracting </b> August 2019 | When Staying In Your Lane Is Not The Solution
Supply Chain Insights
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<b> Repertoire </b> July 2019 | Collaboration: Key To Improving Supply Chain Efficiency
Linked In Article
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<b> Linked In </b> May 2019 | IV Solutions Shortage: Good News | Elizabeth Hilla
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

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