HSCA Statement on House Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on the Coronavirus

Washington, DC (March 11, 2020) – Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) President and CEO Khatereh Calleja today released the following statement in conjunction with “Confronting the Coronavirus: The Federal Response,” a hearing before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security:

“HSCA and its member healthcare group purchasing organizations (GPOs) applaud members of the House Committee on Homeland Security for their focus on the United States’ efforts to address the coronavirus.

“Health crises like the coronavirus place enormous stress on the entire healthcare system, including the healthcare supply chain. GPOs play a critical role in supporting emergency response and public health efforts and are deeply committed to ensuring that healthcare providers and physicians are prepared to respond to challenges like the coronavirus. HSCA and its member GPOs are working closely with healthcare stakeholders and state, federal, and local health and emergency management agencies to enable a coordinated, comprehensive response to this public health threat.

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