State Medical Technology Alliance
The State Medtech Alliance (SMTA) connects state and regional medtech associations across the U.S. to share best practices, coordinate advocacy, and improve patient access to medical technology.
Government & Legislative Affairs
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AdvaMed® in Action: When Alliances Put Patients First
Behind every policy conversation is a patient waiting for access to the care and technology they need. In this edition of AdvaMed in Action, Bobby Patrick explores how collaboration among…
AdvaMed Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner
WASHINGTON—Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the medtech association, made the following comment on President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as FDA commissioner.
AdvaMed Names Juan Carlos “JC” Scott Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of AdvaMed Accel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AdvaMed today announced that Juan Carlos “JC” Scott has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of AdvaMed Accel, a newly created leadership position focused on…
Scott Whitaker Op-Ed: Medtech: A great value in American health care
In this op-ed published in The Washington Times, AdvaMed® President and CEO Scott Whitaker explains why policymakers seeking to lower health care costs should look closely at the value medtech…
Medtech Showcase & Reception on Capitol Hill
Experience the future of health care at the 2026 Medtech Showcase and Reception on Capitol Hill. Join AdvaMed® on September 16 for an interactive event featuring more than 25 medtech…
AdvaMed Strongly Supports Draft MDUFA VI Agreement at FDA Public Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today expressed strong support for the draft Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) VI agreement at an FDA public hearing.
Gateways to Health: How Medtech Is Improving Care While Lowering Healthcare Costs
Read Gateways to Health, a special publication exploring how medical technology improves patient care, expands access, and lowers healthcare costs.
AdvaMed Welcomes Key Developments in MDUFA VI Process
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today welcomed next steps in the Medical Device User Fee Amendments reauthorization process following clearance by the White House Office of Management and Budget of…
AdvaMed Statement on the Klomp Nomination
WASHINGTON—Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the largest trade association representing medtech innovators, posted his statement on LinkedIn regarding the nomination of Chris Klomp as deputy secretary of the…