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Healthcare Distributors Are Supporting Under-Resourced Communities During COVID-19
On October 7, HDA launched a three-part series to showcase how the distribution industry is helping create healthier communities through philanthropy, employee activism, partnerships with nonprofit organizations and more. This week, we are sharing how HDA distributors have acted with urgency to meet the unprecedented needs of Americans, and individuals across the globe, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Verification Network Update: Less than 60 Days Remain
Industry and service providers continue to work to implement the Drug Supply Chain Security Act’s (DSCSA) serialized saleable return milestone. With the end of FDA-granted enforcement discretion ending on November 27, 2020, and the industry simultaneously responding to COVID-19, it is all hands on deck to reach the compliance finish line.
Debating the Key Issues Shaping the Future of Healthcare
HDA served as a sponsor and participant in the The Hill's recent "Future of Health Care Summit." The event brought together leading healthcare experts to discuss the most critical issues shaping an evolving healthcare landscape, including advancements in patient access to care, the pursuit of health equity and the importance of resetting the care delivery model across the United States.
The summit featured a conversation between HDA’s Dr. Nicolette Louissaint, Senior Vice President of Policy & Strategic Planning, and Sarah Wells Kocsis, Director of the Milken Institute’s Center for Public Health. This blog contains key takeaways from the summit.