Coding, Coverage and Reimbursement
Bridging the Gaps in Women’s Health Access and Reimbursement
This white paper, commissioned by AdvaMed and conducted by Health Management Associates (HMA), explores persistent disparities in women’s health research, innovation, and access to care.
Through an analysis of research funding, insurance claims data, Medicare policies, and coding structures—focused on pelvic health, maternity care, and mental health—the report uncovers areas where reimbursement and access may lag for women.
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News / Amicus Briefs / Compliance / Health Access / Legal
AdvaMed Asks District Court to Recognize Importance of Independent Sales Agent (ISA) Agreements
September 2, 2025
Washington, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, asked the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts to rule as a matter of law that independent sales agent (ISA) arrangements do not — by themselves — violate the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and, accordingly, grant summary judgment in the Langer v Zimmer Biomet case.
News / Coverage & Payment / Diabetes / Government & Legislative Affairs / Health Access
AdvaMed Urges CMS to Fix “Serious Flaws” in Proposed Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Rule, Cites Concerns of Patient Safety, Fewer Treatment Options, Increased Costs if Rule Stands
August 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the world’s largest trade association representing medtech innovators, today urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to fix “serious flaws” in its proposed rule to restart competitive bidding for durable medical equipment in Medicare, citing risks to patient safety, fewer product choices for beneficiaries, and cost increases that would result if the rule stands.
Blog / Diabetes / Government & Legislative Affairs / Health Access
Smart Back-to-School Policy: Cell Phone Bans with a Medical Exception
August 21, 2025
Thousands of K-12 students returning to school this fall will face a cell phone use ban during instructional hours. Diabetes monitoring deserves an exception.
News / Coverage & Payment / Diagnostics / Digital Health / Government & Legislative Affairs / Health Access / Regulatory Affairs
AdvaMed, Patient Groups, State Medtech Associations Urge Medicare Coverage of Breakthrough Medtech
August 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, is among 67 stakeholder groups, including patient advocacy groups and state medtech and life sciences associations, urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a timely, streamlined pathway for Medicare patients to access FDA-authorized breakthrough medical technology.
Event / Health Access
Diversity in Clinical Trials
April 6, 2021 – June 30, 2021
10:42 AM – 11:19 AM
Explore key takeaways, slides, and recordings from AdvaMed and Meharry Medical College’s virtual workshop series on improving diversity in clinical trials. Learn strategies to create more inclusive medical research.
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NCSL 2025 Resources
News / Coverage & Payment / Diabetes / Diagnostics / Digital Health / Government & Legislative Affairs / Health Access
ICYMI: AdvaMed Op-ed on the Vital Role of Medtech in Making Americans Healthy Again
July 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a new op-ed in The Washington Times, Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, laid out medtech’s vital role in the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, calling for policies that ensure faster, broader access to lifesaving medtech.
News / Amicus Briefs / Health Access / Legal
AdvaMed Asks U.S. Court of Appeals to Recognize FDA, CMS, and Health Care Provider Decision-Making Concerning Patient Safety
July 23, 2025
Washington, DC.—AdvaMed, the medtech association, asked the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to vacate the judgment of the District Court, which if allowed to stand, would have significant and deleterious effects on patient care.