HIDA Membership Surges 21% In 2021

Alexandria, VA, April 27, 2021 - The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) announced a 21% increase in corporate members in 2021. The growth is broad based, with new members from companies of all sizes that serve a range of provider markets from hospitals and nursing homes to physician offices and home care settings. HIDA is also exceeding national benchmarks for trade association member renewal rates.

“It’s gratifying to see companies of all types and sizes joining HIDA,” said HIDA President & CEO Matthew J. Rowan. “Our information and insights have reinforced HIDA’s position as a trusted resource for policymakers in Washington, DC. It is clear that medical products distributors are an integral part of the solution for pandemic preparedness and response."

The COVID-19 pandemic lifted the medical products supply chain into the national spotlight. HIDA responded by convening new member councils focusing on fast-moving issues, and developing a suite of educational materials highlighting distributors’ role as trusted partners in the healthcare supply chain.

New Resources from HIDA:

• Value of Distribution Resources: New communication tools including infographics, fact sheets, and presentations provide a high-level overview of the supply chain and the important role of distributors within it, available at HIDA.org/UnderstandingHealthcareDistribution.
• Shipping Challenges Cause Medical Supply Delays
• Trust Your Distributor To Help You Avoid Fraudulent Supply Offers
• The Difference Between Distributors And Brokers
• HIDA: The Voice For Distributors Throughout COVID-19
  
  
• New Market Intelligence: New research helping explain the supply and demand of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical products.
• 2020 Personal Protective Equipment Market Report
• A Lack Of Manufacturing Capacity Is Causing A Global Glove Shortage
• Medical Products Distributors Delivered 51 Billion Units Of PPE In 2020
• COVID-19 Resource Center
  
  
• New Member Councils and Workgroups: Member experts meet regularly to share real-time responses to COVID-related issues such as personal protective equipment (PPE), vaccines, elective procedures, product allocation, and other timely topics.
   
• HIDA Executive Conference: 660 C-suite attendees participated in educational sessions featuring high-level experts from government and industry. The event attracted 410 new attendees.

About HIDA
The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) represents the country’s medical product distributors – the nation’s essential link between manufacturers and patient caregivers. HIDA members offer critical services increasing the efficiency of U.S. healthcare providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, laboratories, home care, and physician practices. For more information, visit HIDA.org.