Join Industry Leaders And Policymakers To Discuss Solutions For A Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain

Engage directly with policymakers, advocate for the healthcare distribution industry, and shape future regulations at the 2025 Washington & Preparedness Summit. With a new President and Congress, healthcare supply chains will encounter changing policies and regulations that impact the delivery of medical products. It is crucial to ensure that policymakers recognize supply chains’ vital role in public health and preparedness. Lawmakers listen to real stories — make sure they hear yours.

Policy Insights

Wednesday, June 11

Get up-to-speed on policies impacting healthcare distribution, and find out how Congressional leaders prioritize our issues.

Capitol Hill Meetings

Thursday, June 12

Meet with policymakers on issues impacting distributors and manufacturers, including tax, trade, and domestic manufacturing policy.

Preparedness Summit

Friday, June 13

Collaborate with federal partners on supply chain resiliency and preparedness, and be part of developing best practices and protocols.

An invitation-only event, open only to HIDA Distributor and Enterprise/Patron-Level Associate Members

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Why Your Voice Matters

  • Personal visits are powerful. Lawmakers are influenced by the constituents they hear from and the stories they tell.
  • Policymakers need to understand your issues. It’s important to help them understand how laws and regulations impact your business and customers.
  • Public health responses depend on strong public/private relationships. The medical products industry is a key partner in public health emergencies.

“Well worth the time spent. I feel like we’re making progress with our partners on the Hill.”

Bob Miller
Executive VP of Sales & Vendor Relations
Gericare Medical Supply

Healthcare distribution industry meetings on Capitol Hill

“Great way to learn more about the complex web of public/private groups that are engaged to be prepared for pandemics.”
– Andrew Proctor, McKesson Medical Surgical

“A great format to continue capturing the knowledge we learned during Covid vs. needing to start over – not if, but when the next national health emergency comes our way.”
– Bob McCart, IMCO

“Great opportunity to learn about challenges across stakeholders and brainstorm where we go next to fix the issues we experienced during COVID.”
– Kathy Deffer, NACCHO

“Excellent opportunity to network with others within the healthcare distribution and manufacturing sector and learn how we can all work together to continue supplying healthcare workers with the supplies they need, when they need them.”
– Brian Buzinski, Sekisui

2024 Agenda

Weds   Thurs   Fri

Provided for reference. 2025 agenda TBA.

Washington Summit

Healthcare distribution leaders at the Capitol

Wednesday (2024)
Afternoon
Washington Summit Policy Program
An Introduction To Capitol Hill, followed by "Healthcare On The Campaign Trail: Political Perspectives In An Election Year" by West Front Partners
Afternoon

What Factors Are Transforming the Healthcare Landscape? A Discussion With Sohini Gupta

Afternoon

Turning Ideas Into Action: Bipartisan Insights On Transportation And Preparedness Policy

Afternoon

The View From The Top: House Leadership Perspectives On Healthcare Policy

Afternoon

Remarks By Senator Susan Collins (R-ME)

Evening
Washington Summit Opening Reception
Thursday (2024)
Morning
Networking Breakfast
Morning & Afternoon
Scheduled Capitol Hill Meetings
Afternoon
HIDA Educational Foundation Board Meeting (Board members only)
Evening
Washington Summit Reception / Preparedness Summit Welcome Reception

HIDA Preparedness Summit

Join us to advance collaboration and communication among healthcare supply chain stakeholders and federal, state, and local partners. HIDA’s third annual Preparedness Summit is an interactive opportunity to work with federal partners and other stakeholders on a path forward on supply chain resiliency and preparedness. In the past, the Summit has developed best practices and protocols. This is a must-attend event to be part of the solution!

  • Work with federal, state, and local partners on supply chain solutions
  • Set priorities for collaborative public-private partnership
  • Develop framework for future preparedness response

Preparedness discussions among healthcare distribution leaders

Friday (2024)
Morning
Networking Breakfast
Morning

HIDA/H-CORE Technology Project Discussion

Morning
Communications Protocol

Panel discussion on the newly developed draft communications protocol that supports last year’s Traffic Protocol Playbook.

Morning
Tabletop Discussions: Communications Protocol

Tabletop discussions with supply chain executives and federal partners regarding the Communications Protocol and brainstorm next steps and pilot tests.

Morning
Cybersecurity Panel

Cyber threats continue to grow and impact the entire healthcare ecosystem. Join this ASPR panel discussion on resources, lessons learned, and partnership opportunities.

Morning
Audience Q&A
Morning
Lightning Round

Leadership panel of remaining preparedness and supply chain issues that provide opportunities to collaborate

Morning
Concluding Discussion, Next Steps, & Adjourn

Hotel: The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill

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349+*

Room Block Cut-Off

May 19, 2025*

Hotel Address

20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001

Expovision is the only official housing provider for HIDA’s Washington & Preparedness Summits. Individuals unaffiliated with HIDA or Expovision may entice prospective attendees into securing hotel rooms through illegal, third-party websites. Please be on the lookout for these suspicious emails and fraudulent websites. If you are contacted by any company other than HIDA offering hotel rooms, or if you have any questions, please contact hida@hida.org.

*Hotel Policies: Guests must cancel room reservations 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. After the cut-off date, rooms will be booked on a space-available basis only and room rates are subject to change.


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