AdvaMed Statement on the Klomp Nomination
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WASHINGTON—Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the largest trade association representing medtech innovators, posted his statement on LinkedIn regarding the nomination of Chris Klomp as deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services:
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