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Latest Faces of the Supply Chain Videos Underscore Industry’s Focus on Safety and Reliability
HDA’s Faces of the Supply Chain series continued this past month with the release of new videos featuring perspectives from nine distribution sector experts. Interviews touched upon topics ranging from innovations in healthcare distribution and manufacturing; the industry’s focus on patients; supply chain resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic; and more.
Envisioning the Future of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Through a collaboration with the Milken Institute, HDA, along with diverse thought leaders and experts, provided expertise to inform a new report from the Milken Institute’s Center for Public Health. The report “Envisioning the Future of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain to Advance Public Health in the United States,” emphasizes how a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain bolsters a strong public health infrastructure in the U.S, and brings a greater focus and awareness into supply chain collaboration to create an enhanced public health environment that is equitable, sustainable and resilient.
The Pending NDC and Barcode Rule: Healthcare IT Company Perspectives
With the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule covering amendments to its National Drug Code (NDC)1 and barcode rules anticipated in early 2024, it is essential for organizations throughout the supply chain to prepare for this regulation.
We continue our review of comments to the FDA’s proposal by summarizing responses submitted by organizations within the healthcare IT industry.
Honoring Black History: February and Year-Round
With February’s Black History Month coming to a close, HDA and our members are committed to continuing to celebrate the contributions of Black and African Americans throughout history and across the country. Though the month marks a vital and designated occasion, our members and association work year-round to promote an industry culture that welcomes and celebrates the contributions of individuals from these communities and others as we strengthen the sense of belonging across the distribution sector. This blog summarizes some of the ways our sector has acknowledged Black and African American history, during this month and beyond.
HDA Chairman Jody Hatcher’s Vision for Future of Healthcare Distribution
Following a fast start to the year, HDA caught up with Jody Hatcher, CEO of Morris & Dickson, who chairs the association’s Board of Directors.