December 20, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, HDA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) released a statement on the inclusion of the PREVENT Pandemics Act (Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act), as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. HDA president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., commented on the legislation, which came as the result
March 16, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, HDA
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) applauds the leadership of Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s Chairwoman Murray (D, Wash.) and Ranking Member Burr (R, N.C.) for introducing the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act (PREVENT Pandemics Act), a bipartisan public health effort to
November 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, HDA (formerly known as the Healthcare Distribution Management Association)
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WASHINGTON — HDA president and CEO Chip Davis participated in the Aspen Institute’s 2021 Aspen Security Forum as part of a panel discussion entitled, “Building a More Resilient Global Supply Chain.”Davis was joined by panelists Rep. Michael McCaul (R, Tex.), Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D, Mich.) and Bruce Andrews, corporate vice president and chief government affairs officer at
April 5, 2021 by Chip Davis
Chip Davis, HDA
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For the past year, I have watched the men and women of the healthcare distribution industry go above and beyond on a daily basis to make sure medicines, vaccines, PPE and other medical supplies reached patients and providers across the country. Their energy, determination and commitment have ensured a resilient supply chain during the most
March 22, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) on Monday launched a campaign — “Health Delivered” — to communicate the healthcare distribution industry’s integral role and logistics expertise during the COVID-19 response, as well as distributors’ ongoing responsibility to fulfill the daily healthcare needs of all Americans. The first component of the campaign is a
March 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
B. Douglas Hoey is the chief executive officer at the National Community Pharmacists Association., California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden’s health secretar, Chip Davis, CHPA, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association president and CEO JC Scott, President Joe Biden
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WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden’s health secretary, filling a key position in the administration’s COVID-19 response and its major push to lower drug costs, expand insurance coverage, and eliminate racial disparities in medical care. The 50-49 vote makes the 63-year-old Becerra the first Latino
February 28, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, HDA, John Standley, Walgreens
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, marking another historic milestone in helping the nation emerge from the pandemic. The FDA’s emergency use authorization given on Saturday kickstarts the federal government’s plan to distribute nearly 4 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine
January 27, 2021 by Bill Schiffner
Chip Davis, COVID-19 vaccines, HDA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — During one of the most ambitious immunization campaigns in our history, HDA president and CEO Chip Davis reinforced the distribution industry’s commitment to “answering the call” when assisting the federal, state and local governments as part of a nationwide vaccination push. Today, Davis joined several other leading industry and public health experts
January 22, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, COVID-19, HDA, health care distribution industry
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — HDA president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., released the following statement in response to recent commentary related to the COVID-19 vaccination effort: “HDA and the health care distribution industry are committed to doing whatever is necessary to assist the Biden administration in meeting its goal of administering 100 million vaccines to
December 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
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ARLINGTON, Va. — HDA president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., released a statement commenting on passage of the COVID-19 emergency relief package by the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. “HDA applauds Congress for passing the bipartisan economic stimulus package that will provide much needed relief to the businesses and millions of
December 11, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, COVID-19 vaccine, HDA
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ARLINGTON, Va. — HDA president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., released the following statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to grant Emergency Use Authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by Pfizer and BioNTech: “Today’s decision by the FDA marks a historic turning point in the fight against this global
June 11, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, COVID-19, HDA, supply chain
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) released policy principles reaffirming the pharmaceutical distribution industry’s commitment to assisting the country and frontline healthcare providers during pandemics and public health emergencies. HDA highlights four priority areas: Supply Chain Coordination: Coordination between the public and private sector is key to addressing public health crises. Accordingly, a consolidated contact within the
June 2, 2020 by Brian Bossetta
Chip Davis, COVID-19, HDA, HDA (formerly known as the Healthcare Distribution Management Association)
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ARLINGTON, Va. — Taking on a new leadership role is never easy; taking the helm during a global pandemic, however, especially when job No. 1 for the organization’s members involves keeping the country’s vital medical supply chain running smoothly, defines daunting. But being named president and chief executive officer of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance
May 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Chip Davis, COVID-19, HDA
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ARLINGTON, Va. — HDA has released a two-minute video that further reinforces the pharmaceutical distribution industry’s critical function as it adapts and rises to the challenge of COVID-19, while also continuing the vital work of delivering the medicines Americans rely on to manage their daily health care needs. The video features HDA president and CEO