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Compliance & Ethics

To ensure collaborative relationships between medtech companies and health care professionals meet the highest ethical standards, the AdvaMed® Code of Ethics provides guidance based on six cornerstone values: innovation, education, integrity, respect, responsibility and transparency.

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AdvaMed® Code of Ethics

Achieve the highest levels of compliance with principles on consulting arrangements, training, education and other forms of communications.
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AdvaMed® Code Of Ethics on Interactions With Health Care Professionals in India

The AdvaMed® India Code of Ethics provides medical technology and diagnostics manufacturers with compliance principles and guidance that address the key legal risk areas governing business relationships and activities.
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Global Distributor Compliance Toolkit

AdvaMed® and its member companies created a comprehensive toolkit for use by all organizations in the global medical technology supply chain.
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AdvaMed® Code Of Ethics on Interactions With Health Care Professionals in China

The AdvaMed® Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals in China – the “AdvaMed® China Code” or “Code” – serves as a foundational charter for medical technology companies’ compliance programs and encourages the companies to adopt best practices in the ethics unique to their industry.  
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Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Signed into law in 2010, the Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires medical technology manufacturers operating in the U.S. to comply with specific transparency requirements. It’s important to note that the Sunshine Law does not restrict industry-physician collaboration or interactions, or prohibit payments or transfers of value. 
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Code Of Ethics Compliance Guidance Related To The COVID-19 Response

This guidance helps member companies support decision-making and mitigate compliance risks.

AdvaMed® Code of Ethics Online Training Course

Ensure that members of your organization are trained with the latest guidance on ethical interactions and relationships with health care professionals by taking the AdvaMed® Code of Ethics online training course by HealthStream.

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This Guidance Document provides companies with direction on implementing legitimate, bona fide training and education programs.

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