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In this op-ed published in Medtech Insight, Justin Klein, MD, JD, explains how the proposed RAPID coverage pathway could accelerate Medicare access to breakthrough medical technologies and why targeted refinements are essential to its success.

Explore AdvaMed’s Q3 2026 Report to see how advocacy, member engagement, and policy progress are advancing innovation, expanding patient access to medtech, and strengthening the industry to serve patients.

The State Medtech Alliance (SMTA) connects state and regional medtech associations across the U.S. to share best practices, coordinate advocacy, and improve patient access to medical technology.

Behind every policy conversation is a patient waiting for access to the care and technology they need. In this edition of AdvaMed in Action, Bobby Patrick explores how collaboration among patient advocates, medtech companies, state partners and policy leaders can help advance patient access and turn shared priorities into meaningful action.

WASHINGTON—Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the medtech association, made the following comment on President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as FDA commissioner. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AdvaMed today announced that Juan Carlos “JC” Scott has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of AdvaMed Accel, a newly created leadership position focused on accelerating engagement with emerging medical technology companies and strengthening AdvaMed’s role at the center of the innovation ecosystem.

In this op-ed published in The Washington Times, AdvaMed® President and CEO Scott Whitaker explains why policymakers seeking to lower health care costs should look closely at the value medtech delivers every day

Experience the future of health care at the 2026 Medtech Showcase and Reception on Capitol Hill. Join AdvaMed® on September 16 for an interactive event featuring more than 25 medtech companies demonstrating breakthrough technologies that are transforming patient care. See innovative medical devices firsthand, connect with industry leaders and policymakers, and discover how medtech innovation is improving and saving lives.