State Medical Technology Alliance

Patients benefit when innovative medical technologies can move efficiently from development to clinical use. SMTA members work together to support policies that improve patient access to safe, effective, and innovative medical technologies. This includes engaging on coverage and reimbursement issues, advancing pathways for breakthrough technologies, and promoting policies that help patients receive timely access to diagnostics, devices, and digital health solutions.

Innovation happens in every state. SMTA helps state and regional medtech associations share insights, coordinate advocacy, and support policies that foster research, investment, entrepreneurship, and medical technology development. By connecting local innovators with national advocacy efforts, SMTA helps ensure policymakers understand the impact of the medtech industry on patients, providers, and communities.

Promising technologies can only help patients if there is a clear path from authorization to adoption. SMTA works with AdvaMed and state partners on issues related to breakthrough device coverage, evidence requirements, and payment policies that may affect patient access to innovative technologies. Through coordinated engagement, members help elevate real-world perspectives from companies developing the next generation of medical technologies.

Digital health and diagnostics continue to reshape patient care, expanding access to information, improving clinical decision-making, and supporting more personalized care. SMTA provides a forum for members to discuss emerging policy developments, share best practices, and collaborate on state and federal issues affecting digital health technologies, diagnostics, and evolving healthcare delivery models.

A strong medtech workforce is essential to innovation, manufacturing, research, and patient access. SMTA members share ideas, programs, and policy solutions that help attract, develop, and retain talent across the medical technology ecosystem. By learning from one another, members can identify successful approaches and support workforce initiatives that strengthen local and national competitiveness.

Medical technology plays an important role in addressing healthcare challenges in rural and underserved communities. As healthcare priorities evolve, SMTA members are exploring opportunities to support policies that improve access to care, advance health outcomes, and expand the availability of innovative technologies for patients regardless of where they live. Discussions around affordability and rural healthcare access are expected to become increasingly important areas of collaboration.