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Bringing innovation to patient care worldwide
AdvaMed advocates for patient access to safe, effective, and innovative medical technologies that save and improve lives.
Medtech’s Impact
Millions of patients’ lives are improved every day because of advancements in medical technology. Medical technology companies strive to innovate and develop the best tools to diagnose and treat patients. Discover the true impact of our industry.
59%
Cut heart disease fatalities by 59%
1/2
Days spent in hospitals cut in half
4000+
4,000+ diagnostic tests available today
2M
2 million U.S. jobs
Medtech of the Month
National Diabetes Month
Diabetes affects more than 37 million Americans and is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. This November, AdvaMed is partnering with member companies to raise awareness and highlight medtech’s role in helping patients manage their diabetes and live fuller and better lives.
Hot Topic
AdvaMed’s Medical Innovation Agenda
AdvaMed is collaborating with leaders and medtech champions from both parties in both houses of the 118th Congress on our top medtech priorities to foster greater medical innovation and expand access to medical technologies.
Latest Research
Research & Policy Papers
Our experts are continually conducting new and valuable research for the medtech industry.
Our Latest Resources
EY Pulse of the Industry Medical Technology Report 2023
The 17th edition of EY’s Pulse of the Industry report offers a chance to take stock of the US and European medtech industry’s performance in 2023.
Medicare Policy at the Crossroads: Addressing Artificial Intelligence and Software
Medicare beneficiaries stand to gain greatly from the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions that improve the diagnosis and treatment of illness and disability, promote…
Medicare Coverage Processes: An Analysis of Procedural and Resource Concerns
This report focuses on coverage for devices and issues related to procedural delays, the lack of transparency in Medicare’s National Coverage Determination process, the use of Coverage with Evidence Development,…
Kevin Lobo, Chairman and CEO, Stryker“As an AdvaMed member, Stryker has benefited tremendously from the access we have to so many resources.”
Tracy MacNeal, President & CEO, Materna Medical“We’ve had access to issues and networks in regulatory, health economics and fiscal policy that we would never have had as an independent medical device company.”
Martha Shadan, President & CEO, Miach Orthopaedics“The opportunities to engage, learn and stay informed through membership in AdvaMed is invaluable to us as a start-up organization.”
For Diagnostics Companies: AdvaMedDx
AdvaMedDx is the world leader in advocating for health care policies that support diagnostic testing through robust innovation, timely regulatory approval, appropriate payer coverage, payment rates commensurate with impact on care, and rapid adoption of new, safe and effective diagnostic tests.
For Emerging and Early-Stage Companies:
AdvaMed Accel
Dedicated to the needs of smaller medical technology companies, AdvaMed Accel works to ensure the voice of small pioneering and entrepreneurial companies is heard by policymakers.
AdvaMed Digital Health Tech
AdvaMed Digital Health Tech promotes the critical role of data and digital medical technologies in improving patient care. The Center provides digital medical technology companies opportunities to explore sector trends, challenges, and opportunities; network with and learn from peers; and shape public policy positions to advance digital medical technology contributions to health care.
MedtechVets
MedtechVets helps veterans find meaningful employment in the medical technology industry. Sponsored by AdvaMed, this nonprofit bridges the gap for veterans by providing personalized career transition services, mentorship, career development guidance, and industry networking.
Medtech Events
Biotechgate Digital Partnering
November 27, 2023 – December 1, 2023
AdvaMed Cybersecurity Summit
December 5, 2023
8:15 AM – 3:45 PM
8:15 AM – 3:45 PM
Innovation and Safety: The Unique Challenges of Complex Safety-Critical Medical Device
December 7, 2023
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
AdvaMed Updates
The MedTech Conference Takeaways: A Three-Part Blog
November 28, 2023
“Learn More, Breathe Better”: Diagnosing, Treating COPD
November 27, 2023
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