Washington, DC (May 9, 2023) – The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), today announced the Supply Chain Leadership Summit, an event designed to foster greater collaboration between supply chain stakeholders. The three-day event, which takes place from October 3-5, 2023, will bring together leaders from across the healthcare supply chain to network, discuss best practices and current challenges, and evaluate strategies to build a more resilient supply chain. Click here to read the full release ..read more

Washington, DC (May 4, 2023) – The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), today welcomed Capstone Health Alliance as a member of the association. Capstone has been a driving force in healthcare since 2000, providing purchasing advantages for organizations of all types and sizes. Click here to read the full release ..read more

On behalf of the Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), we appreciate the opportunity to provide the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee with our recommendations on the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness (PAHPA) Act. Click here to read the full response ..read more

On behalf of the Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) revised draft guidance, “DSCSA Standards for the Interoperable Exchange of Information for Tracing of Certain Human, Finished, Prescription Drugs Guidance for Industry.” Click here to read the full comments ..read more

On behalf of the Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “Risk Management Plans to Mitigate the Potential for Drug Shortages” draft guidance. Click here to read the full comments ..read more

Washington, DC (March 21, 2023) – The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), today announced HSCA Connect, its new affiliate program, intended for stakeholders from different areas of the healthcare continuum. The program is open to manufacturers (including pharma, medtech, med supplies, laboratories), distributors, and service providers (legal, consultants, finance, analysts). Applications are now open, and interested organizations are encouraged to apply by June 1, 2023, for first consideration. Clic ..read more

On behalf of the Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) programs and authorities. Click here to read the full response ..read more

Washington, DC (February 8, 2022) – The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), today released the following statement from President and CEO Todd Ebert, R. Ph., regarding President Biden’s State of the Union address: “HSCA and its member group purchasing organizations (GPOs) applaud President Biden’s commitment to bolstering domestic manufacturing and to ensuring that essential medications and healthcare products are both affordable and accessible. Healthcare GPOs play a critical role in maintaining a ..read more

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association seeks a Program Associate to support the program operations of the Association. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to info@supplychainassociation.org with “Program Associate Application” in the subject line. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Position information can be found below and linked here. Title: Program Associate Start Date: January 2023 Position: Entry Level Job Type: Part-Time, Contract 1099 Pay: Hourly at $20-$25 (based on experience) Location: Washington, DC Area – This position is remote but may require ..read more

Washington, DC (December 21, 2021) – The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA), which represents the nation’s leading healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs), today released key cybersecurity considerations for medical device manufacturers, healthcare delivery organizations, and service providers to help safeguard patient health, safety, and privacy. In conjunction with the release of the key considerations, HSCA also published “Recommendations for Medical Device Cybersecurity Terms and Conditions,” which details potential purchasing contract terms and conditions that could help ..read more