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

Engage directly with policymakers. Advocate for the healthcare distribution industry. Shape future regulations.

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 supply chain resiliency and preparedness experts, 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

Agenda

Weds   Thurs   Fri

Agenda subject to change

Washington Summit

Healthcare distribution leaders at the Capitol

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
3:00pm
Welcome And Capitol Hill Overview
3:15pm

Tariffs And Trade Policy: A Conversation With Trade Experts

4:00pm

Provider Insights For Distributor Partners

4:30pm

Bipartisan Perspectives From Congressional Staff

5:00pm

Reminders And Final Prep For Hill Visits

5:15pm - 6:30pm
Washington Summit Welcome Reception 
Thursday, June 12, 2025
7:00am
Working Breakfast With Capitol Hill Meeting Groups
8:15am
Keynote Speech From An Elected Official 
10:00am - 4:00pm
Meetings On Capitol Hill
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Preparedness Summit Welcome Reception

HIDA Preparedness Summit

Be part of the solution to advance supply chain resiliency and preparedness. This is where healthcare supply chain stakeholders develop collaboration and communication protocols with federal, state, and local partners. HIDA’s Preparedness Summit is an interactive opportunity to work on a path forward for preparedness and best practices, and has produced leading supply chain resiliency resources.

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

Preparedness discussions among healthcare distribution leaders

Friday, June 13, 2025
7:00am
Networking Breakfast
7:45am

Keynote Speaker

8:15am
U.S. Manufacturing Road Map
9:00am
Key Areas for Preparedness & Resiliency In 2025 And Beyond
9:45am
Preparedness At The State & Local Level  
10:30am
Tabletop Exercises On HIDA’s Traffic Light Protocol
Learn more about this playbook for supply chain preparedness and response here.
11:30am
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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Vice President, Government Affairs
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