March 2008
In Brief
March 2008
AdvaMed’s 2008 Annual Meeting continues tradition, examines current challenges
Mussallem begins two-year term as Chairman, succeeding Ludwig
Priorities to include patients, raising public’s awareness of innovation, to enhance industry’s ethics and reinforce relationship with key stakeholders globally
AdvaMed Chairman Michael A. Mussallem
Chairman and CEO, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Imminent Economist Recognizes importance of medical technology in controlling health care costs and national productivity
AdvaMed’s 2007 Annual Report reflects an industry confidently confronting change on diverse issues
(L-R)Dan Bartlett, former counselor to Pres. George W. Bush, and Donna Brazile, former campaign manager for Gore-Lieberman 2000, shared opinions on the 2008 elections.
Record Single-Day Attendance Scored at Emerging Growth Company Conference
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AdvaMed Discusses Code of Ethics in Institute of Medicine’s Latest Meeting on Conflict of Interest
Kristine Rapp of Hospira, Inc. testified for AdvaMed at IoM meeting
Read AdvaMed’s statement
Value of Diagnostics report shows hospital testing for drug resistant infections lowers mortality rates, costs
EVP and General Counsel presents AdvaMed’s support for appropriate physician disclosure in testimony before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
Christopher White delivered AdvaMed's testimony Feb. 27.
Testimony of Christopher White
News release
AdvaMed launches “Fighting Colorectal Cancer” page to mark National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March
AdvaMed backs existing rule on when PMA labeling may be revised without FDA review; concerned proposed changes could add to regulatory burden
CMS sets meetings for ICD-9 coordination and maintenance committees
More news about Medicare
China to Move State Food and Drug Administration under Ministry of Health, relieve National Development and Reform Commission of Pricing Function
InHealth’s 2007 Annual Report now available online
AdvaMed 2008 seeks proposals for panels and company presenters to fill premier trade conference September 21-24:
Panel proposal submissions
Company presentation submissions
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