Industry Associations

Dental Trade Alliance

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) is a member supported trade association of suppliers and service providers of the oral health profession and industry with the common goal of improving the state of oral care. The organization provides resources, knowledge-sharing opportunities and advocacy supporting businesses throughout North America, with ties to the rest of the globe. With a dedication to oral health that reaches back to the 1800’s, the modern day DTA is committed to the success of its members and the industry at large.

Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance represents primary healthcare distributors and serves as a link between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers.

HDA’s mission is to secure safe and efficient distribution of healthcare products, create and exchange industry knowledge to enhance the future of distribution management, and influence standards and business processes that produce safe, innovative and cost-effective healthcare solutions.

Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA)

The Health Industry Distributors Association is the international trade association representing medical products distributors. Since 1902, HIDA has provided leadership in the healthcare distribution industry, including resources and relationships that help companies perform profitably within today’s complex healthcare supply chain.

Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA)

Formerly known as the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association (HIGPA), the Healthcare Supply Chain Association is a broad-based trade association that represents 14 purchasing organizations. HSCA’s group purchasing members include for-profit and not-for-profit corporations, purchasing groups, associations, multi-hospital systems and healthcare provider alliances.

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

As a regional member organization that represents the business community in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Chamber of Commerce mission is to create economic prosperity by facilitating community leaders.

Nashville Health Care Council

The Nashville Health Care Council is a premier association of health care industry leaders working together to inspire global collaboration to improve health care by serving as a catalyst for leadership and innovation.

Shared Moving Media

Founded in 1994, Shared Moving Media is a publishing and content company providing information, communication and educational services to providers, manufacturers and distributors involved in the healthcare industry.

Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH)

Professional Women in Healthcare is a membership organization providing a national voice and progressive leadership for women working in the healthcare industry. It offers networking, mentoring, and personal and professional development opportunities.