State Medical Technology Alliance (SMTA) Statement on EtO
The closure of medical device sterilization facilities will disrupt the health care supply chain in every state and territory in the US and cause serious public health consequences that will…
Nation’s Premier Surgeons Stress Importance of Ethylene Oxide for Medical Device Sterilization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, six leading medical groups sent a letter to FDA urging caution as regulators consider limiting the use of ethylene oxide (EtO) for medical device sterilization. The surgeons…
AdvaMed® Statement On BD Sterilization Plant In Georgia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed®, today released a statement on Georgia’s filing of a temporary restraining order against BD’s medical device sterilization plant in Covington, Ga.
U.S. Manufacturing Faces Further Headwinds from Return of Medical Device Tax
The Institute for Supply Management’s recently released September purchasing managers’ index – a key gauge of U.S. manufacturing strength – fell to its lowest reading in more than 10 years.…
AdvaMed® Seeks President’s Support for Medical Device Tax Repeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of the Advanced Medical Technology Association® (AdvaMed®), today sent a letter to U.S. President Donald J. Trump seeking his help as the…
AdvaMed® Launches Center for Digital Health
WASHINGTON, DC. – The Advanced Medical Technology Association® (AdvaMed®) today announced the launch of its Center for Digital Health, a new advocacy platform designed to advance digital health and the contributions of…
AdvaMed® Praises New Safe Harbors For Value-Based Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of the Advanced Medical Technology Association® (AdvaMed®), issued the following statement on the Department of Health and Human Services’ issuance of a proposed…
AdvaMed® Commends Provisions Improving Access To Medtech Innovation In Executive Order By President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scott Whitaker, President and CEO of the Advanced Medical Technology Association® (AdvaMed®), released the following statement on today’s Executive Order on Protecting and Improving Medicare For Our Nation’s…
Medical Device Tax Risks U.S. Global Competitiveness
A recent report from the Tax Foundation shows an improving tax environment for U.S businesses and individuals, as the nation’s “tax competitiveness” ranking rose to 21st place among developed countries in 2018…
AdvaMed® Applauds Industry Leadership and Legacy Of BD’s Vince Forlenza Congratulates Tom Polen On Ascension to Top Spot at BD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of the Advanced Medical Technology Association® (AdvaMed®) issued the following statement on BD’s announcement today that Vincent A. Forlenza, BD chairman and CEO,…