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
“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