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 Policy 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
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

Government Affairs Resources  View tools to keep you informed and involved.
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HIDA Webinar
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<b> 2020 Physician & Lab Reimbursement Outlook* </b> | 2/20/2020 | Josh Babb
HIDA Webinar
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<b> 2020 Hospital & ASC Reimbursement Outlook* </b> | 1/28/2020 | Linda Rouse O’Neill
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12/17/2019 | Medical Device Tax To Be Permanently Repealed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
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

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 | Backorders and Shortages Erode Customer Trust
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
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
White Paper
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<b> Improving Pricing Accuracy White Paper </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

GA Update Articles    View All GA Articles►

GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> November 2019 | CMS Makes Payment Changes to Improve Healthcare in Rural America
GA Updates Column
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<b> Repertoire </b> October 2019 | US Preps For Rough Flu Season
SupplyChain eNewsletter
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New ASPR/TRACIE Resource Available To Help Healthcare Coalitions Assess Supply Chain Integrity | Sept 2019

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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