Rx Response Monitoring Tropical Storm Hanna Urges Public to Review Preparation Tips and Print Out Online Medication Card at www.RxResponse.org

Rx Response, an unprecedented initiative of America’s pharmaceutical supply system to help ensure the continued flow of medicine to patients in a severe public health emergency, is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Hanna, which is expected to regain hurricane status within the next 24 hours.  

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Vote 2008!

As we have seen in past elections—every vote counts! The HDMA 2008 Annual Leadership Forum will take place one day after the Presidential election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. HDMA has created www.HDMAvotes.com to provide all HDMA members with information and assistance for both “vote-by-mail” and “in-person” early voting. Click here to learn how to use the site to cast your vote and make your voice heard!

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On August 19, 2008, The Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research and SAP Labs, LLC, jointly released SAP® Support of the Healthcare Supply Chain’s Ongoing Effort to Ensure Patient Safety and Drive Business Value.

Part of an ongoing series of topical white papers, this white paper provides an in-depth summary of how SAP supports the Center’s Blueprint for Data Sharing and Data Management in the healthcare supply chain.

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HDMA Commends U.S. Senate for Passing the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.6331)

On July 10, 2008 The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) issued a press release applauding members of the U.S. Senate for passing essential legislation that will help ensure that thousands of retail pharmacies can continue to serve Medicaid beneficiaries nationwide.

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (H.R.6331), passed on July 9, will postpone the use of AMP data until October 1, 2009.  

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HDMA Supports House Efforts to Combat Illegal Online Sales of Prescription Medicines

On June 25, 2008 The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) issued a press release commending Representatives Bart Stupak (D-MI), Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) for introducing bipartisan legislation (H.R. 6353) to combat illegal online sales of prescription medicines.

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HDMA Rolls Out New Legislative Center

HDMA is pleased to announce the launch of the new HDMA Legislative Center. The Legislative Center is designed to update you on important legislative issues at the federal and state levels that affect the healthcare supply chain.

The Legislative Center is password-protected and is only available to HDMA distributor members. It is customized so that once you log-in, it will link to your members of Congress and state legislators, based on the address that HDMA has on file.

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