Phase III: Disparities in Access to Selected Advanced Medical Procedures in the Medicare Population
In this third of our series of reports on disparities in the use of advanced interventions in the Medicare program, we examined whether measurable disparities in access were detectable for racial minorities, women, and by dual-eligibility for Medicaid status. In addition, this report focused on how to interpret those differences after accounting for patient clinical and utilization history as well as provider and geographic factors.
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Racial and Ethnic Diversity in FDA Regulated Clinical Trials
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Artificial intelligence has been in the spotlight recently, but it is not a new concept to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the medtech industry. AI advancements in the medtech industry are playing a major role in improving patients’ lives through innovative care, reduced healthcare costs, and improved patient outcomes.
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Women’s Health Equity Initiative
AdvaMed is dedicated to ensuring our industry focuses their efforts on treating and raising the awareness of women’s health conditions.
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Phase II: Literature Review: Racial Disparities in Use of Selected Medical Technologies
March 6, 2024
The second of a three-phase research series examines the difference in access to certain advanced interventions, including a range of surgical, medical and technological interventions.
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Phase I: Disparities in Access to Advanced Medical Procedures in the Medicare Population
March 6, 2024
Racial and ethnic healthcare disparities in access to advanced interventions have persisted in the U.S. medical system. The first of a three-phase research series examines the difference in access to certain advanced interventions.
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American Heart Month
This February, AdvaMed is working with member companies and our global partners to raise awareness and highlight the ways medical technology helps those living with cardiovascular disease live healthier, happier lives.
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Automated Point-of-Care CAR T-Cell Fabrication & Democratization
January 12, 2024
MIDI describes recent advancements their team engineered in the biopharma fabrication space.
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AdvaMed Praises Administration’s “Women’s Health Research” Initiative
November 13, 2023
AdvaMed, the medtech association, today released the following statements on the White House’s announcement today of a new initiative focused on women’s health research to be led by First Lady Jill Biden. This year, AdvaMed created a Board-level committee to address health disparities more broadly, led by AdvaMed Board of Directors member Lishan Aklog, M.D., as well as a Board-level subcommittee on women’s health, led by AdvaMed Board member Tracy MacNeal. Statements from both medtech leaders follow.
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Principles On Health Equity
October 26, 2023
We are committed to ensuring that our mission is not compromised by the perpetuation of racial health disparities.