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HDA Names New Finance and Federal Government Affairs Staff

October 27, 2026

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces the appointments of Maritel Dasco as vice president of finance and accounting and Peter Kelbel as director of federal government affairs.

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HDA Factbook: Pharmaceutical Distributor Sales Grow As Operational Efficiency Remains Strong

September 24, 2026

New data from the HDA Research Foundation show that sales through traditional pharmaceutical distributors grew 11.6 percent in 2025, reaching $969 billion.

Cardinal Health’s Debbie Weitzman and Value Drug Company’s Rick Seipp to Lead HDA Board Of Directors

September 14, 2026

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced today that Debbie Weitzman, chief executive officer, pharmaceutical and specialty solutions, Cardinal Health, was elected chair of the association’s Board of Directors. Rick Seipp, president and chief executive officer of Value Drug Company, will serve as vice chair.

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HDA Names Juan Carlos Payero Director Of State Government Affairs

July 20, 2026

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces that Juan Carlos Payero has joined the association as Director of State Government Affairs. In this role, Mr. Payero will support HDA’s state advocacy and regulatory efforts in the Northeast region. He will report to Leah Lindahl, Vice President, State Government Affairs.

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Americares Honors Boehringer Ingelheim with Power of Partnership Award

June 16, 2026

Americares, in partnership with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), has presented its annual Power of Partnership Award to the global biopharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to increasing access to medicines for patients in need around the globe.

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HDA Research Foundation Recognizes Albert Paonessa, III, With Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement

June 16, 2026

The HDA Research Foundation honored Albert “Al” Paonessa, III, Chairman and former CEO of KeySource, with the 2026 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement.