AdvaMed Welcomes Manthan Bhatt as Director, State Government & Regional Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) today announced that Manthan Bhatt has joined the association as director, state government and regional affairs.

“We’re delighted to have Manthan join the AdvaMed team and help shape our advocacy efforts in statehouses across the country,” said Greg Crist, chief advocacy officer and head of external affairs at AdvaMed. “Manthan’s extensive experience in the health care policy arena and state government relations will advance our advocacy for state-level policies that ensure patient access to life-changing medical technology innovation, and help take us to the next level.”

Bhatt formerly served as director of state government relations for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Previously, Bhatt served as grassroots advocacy director at the American Heart Association, and as director of public policy for the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians. He also worked for three members of the Colorado State Legislature, including as a legislative aide, communications director and campaign manager. Bhatt holds a BA in economics from the University of Denver.

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