WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) issued the following statement from President and CEO Scott Whitaker on today’s mark-up in the House Energy and Commerce Committee of the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017:
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Press Release | May 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) issued the following statement from President and CEO Scott Whitaker following introduction in the U.S. Senate of legislation (S. 1183) to streamline FDA’s medical technology review process:
Press Release | May 18, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) issued the following statement from President and CEO Scott Whitaker following introduction of legislation (H.R. 2474) in the U.S. House of Representatives that would create an alternative review approach for low- to moderate-risk medical devices and diagnostics:
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On June 8th AdvaMed brought together 21 member companies to showcase their latest breakthroughs in medical technology at the Capitol Visitors Center. The event was a bustling success with more than 150 people in attendance including policymakers, Hill staff, patient and provider groups, and media.
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June 25, 2017 - 4:14pm
#DeviceTax repeal is a vital component of GOP's overhaul @RepJimBanks https://t.co/f6enwxOs8r
June 25, 2017 - 12:12pm
Congrats to @AdvaMedUpdate member CEOs leading the way! @bostonsci @Stryker_Jobs. Nice tone at the top. https://t.co/YsHIP9ilFO