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 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 Report
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<b> Licensure requirements for each state in one easy-to-read report </b>| Licensure Standards For Healthcare Distributors | August 2018

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)
GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> November 2018 | Insights for the 2018-19 Flu Season
GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> October 2018 | CMS Seeks To Ease Provider Burdens With New Payment Rules
Linked In Article
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<b> Linked In </b> October 2018 | Pharmacies And Stores See Increase In Flu Vaccinations | Mary Beth Spencer

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.
Announcement
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12/3/2018 | DHS Awards Distribution Mapping Contract To HIDA
GA Alert
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10/10/2018 | Hurricane Michael Resources Available
GA Alert
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10/2/2018 | HIDA Releases Tariff Exemption FAQ
GA Alert
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9/18/2018 | Critical Medical Products Successfully Removed from Final Tariff List
GA Alert
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9/12/2018 | HIDA Offers Resources For Hurricane Season

Advocacy Infographics View All Advocacy Infographics►

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
Research Infographic
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<b> Shift To Outpatient Continues </b> | Medicare Approves More Outpatient Procedures for Reimbursement
Advocacy Infographic
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<b> Role of Distributors in Emergency Preparedness </b>

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

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
White Paper Supplement
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<b> Improving Pricing Accuracy Supplement 2018 </b> | Solutions For Common Contracts & Chargebacks
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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<b> Journal of Healthcare Contracting </b> Feb 2018 | New Research Into Supply Chain Shows Distribution Role
Industry Advocacy Report
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<b> Key Government Affairs Victories And Industry Accomplishments </b> | HIDA Annual Advocacy Report
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
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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<b> Journal of Healthcare Contracting </b> April 2017 | CQO Investment Begins with Supply Chain
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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<b> Journal of Healthcare Contracting</b> Dec 2016 | Improving Pricing Accuracy Needs 4-Way Coordination
HIDA Prime Vendor Article
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<b> Journal of Healthcare Contracting </b> June 2016 | HIDA Thought Leaders on Building a Better Supply Chain