Rx Wholesalers Must Provide "Value-Added Services" For HDMA Membership
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Healthcare Distribution Management Association’s new requirements for active membership include proof of value-added services, compliance programs, security measures and proper licensing.
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