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 Policy Reports►

Policy Report
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2020 Medicare Reimbursement Report | A Market-By-Market Analysis
Flu Report
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2019 Influenza Vaccine Report | HIDA compiles annual information on influenza production supply and distribution.
Government Affairs Report
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Licensure requirements for each state in one easy-to-read report | Licensure Standards For Healthcare Distributors | August 2018

Government Affairs Resources  View tools to keep you informed and involved.
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Wall Street Journal Article
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The Wall Street Journal 3/29/20 | Manufacturers Seek Guidance On Shipping Scarce Medical Goods
HIDA Webinar
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2020 Skilled Nursing Facility And Home Health Outlook* | Mary Beth Spencer, HIDA | March 11, 2020
HIDA Webinar
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2020 Physician+Lab Reimbursement Outlook* | Josh Babb, HIDA | February 20, 2020
HIDA Webinar
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2020 Hospital+ASC Reimbursement Outlook* | Linda Rouse O’Neill | January 28, 2020
GA Alert
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12/17/2019 | Medical Device Tax To Be Permanently Repealed
GA Alert - Action Needed
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12/6/2019 | ACTION NEEDED: Tell Congress to Act on Medical Device Tax

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)
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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Repertoire | Backorders and Shortages Erode Customer Trust | September 2019
Advocacy Infographic
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2018 Pricing Accuracy Survey Recap | Results from HIDA’s Contract Administration Workgroup
White Paper Supplement
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Improving Pricing Accuracy Supplement 2018 | Solutions For Common Contracts & Chargebacks
Reference Guide
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HIDA PIM Playbook: E-Commerce Product Information Management Attributes, Terms And Definitions
Reference Guide
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HIDA PIM Playbook: E-Commerce Product Information Management Attributes, Terms And Definitions
Advocacy Infographic
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The Core 23: Product Data for E-Commerce | Developed by HIDA's Product Info Management Group
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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Journal of Healthcare Contracting| New Pricing Accuracy Solutions Improves 4-Way Matching | April 2018
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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Journal of Healthcare Contracting | New Research Into Supply Chain Shows Distribution Role | Feb 2018
White Paper
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Improving Pricing Accuracy White Paper | Contract Communications Standards For The Healthcare Supply Chain

GA Update Articles    View All GA Articles►

SupplyChain eNewsletter
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HIDA Members Cheer Permanent Repeal Of Medical Device Tax | January 2020
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | Taking A Thoughtful Approach To Medical Device Sterilization | January 2020
GA Updates Column
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Repertoire | CMS Makes Payment Changes to Improve Healthcare in Rural America | November 2019

Advocacy Infographics View All Advocacy Infographics►

Advocacy Infographic
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2018 Pricing Accuracy Survey Recap | Results from HIDA’s Contract Administration Workgroup
Research Infographic
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Skilled Nursing Facilities Focus On Quality And Partnerships | Data from Post-Acute Provider Survey
Advocacy Infographic
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The Core 23: Product Data for E-Commerce | Developed by HIDA's Product Info Management Group