Key Issues Archive
Our advocacy priorities evolve as healthcare and technology landscapes change. This archive preserves past key issues, providing historical context on AdvaMed’s previous policy positions, initiatives, and areas of focus..
Safety
Ethylene Oxide & Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas is the most common way to sterilize medical devices, a process which is critical for preventing infections and ensuring patients have safe surgeries and medical treatments.
Coverage
Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technologies (TCET)
Creating a clear and consistent pathway to coverage for new and innovative medical technologies will ensure Medicare patients’ access to life-saving and life-enhancing care.
Regulatory
MDUFA V
The fifth Medical Device User Fee Amendments reauthorization, MDUFA V, builds on and enhances the solid foundation previous agreements have built. MDUFA V comes at a pivotal time.
Response
COVID-19
We thank our member companies for their continued support to mobilize for healthcare workers on the frontlines. Learn more about how the industry has come together in the fight against COVID-19.