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.

Healthcare distribution leaders at the Capitol

Washington Summit

June 11-12: Get up-to-speed on policies impacting healthcare distribution, and find out how Congressional leaders prioritize our issues. Meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill on issues impacting distributors and manufacturers, including tax, trade, and domestic manufacturing policy.

Invitation-only, for HIDA Distributor and Enterprise/Patron-Level Associate Members

Preparedness discussions among healthcare distribution leaders

HIDA Preparedness Summit

June 12-13: Join us where healthcare distribution and manufacturing leaders, public health experts and policymakers come together to drive solutions that protect and stabilize the healthcare supply chain before the next crisis hits. Topics include U.S. manufacturing, preparedness at the state and local levels, and more.

Why Your Voice Matters On Capitol Hill

  • 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

Agenda

Washington Summit   Resilience & Preparedness Summit

Agenda subject to change

Washington Summit

Healthcare distribution industry meetings on Capitol Hill

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm
Post-Acute Advisory Council Meeting (Council members only)
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lab Advisory Council Meeting (Council members only)
3:00pm
Welcome And Capitol Hill Overview
3:15pm

Tariffs And Trade Policy: A Conversation With Trade Experts

Ned Steiner

Edward (Ned) Steiner
Sr. Director, International Trade & Governmental Relations; Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, PA
Former Legislative Director; Rep. Lorretta Sanchez (CA)

Marty Reiser
Partner; S-3 Group
Former Policy Director; House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA)

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
12:00pm - 5:00pm
HIDA Educational Foundation (HEF) Board Meeting (Board members only)

HIDA Preparedness Summit

Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Preparedness Summit Welcome Reception
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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Rate

$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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