To Make Americans Healthier, We Need to Prioritize Sleep
Sleep is the foundation of health. We spend a lot of time talking about nutrition and exercise. But one important topic still gets too little attention in conversations about our…
Health Access
Resources, insights, and events focused on improving access to care, reducing disparities, and supporting inclusive innovation across the health care system. Learn more about our Health Access work.
AdvaMed Digital Health Tech Board Approves Best Practices to Advance Responsible Data Access and Patient Care
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today announced that its Digital Health Tech Board of Directors has approved voluntary Data Access Principles & Best Practices to help medical technology companies and…
AdvaMed Concludes Record-Breaking MedTech Conference 2026
BOSTON—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, concluded The MedTech Conference 2026, convening more than 4,470 attendees from 2,050 companies from 40 countries for the global medtech industry’s premier annual gathering.
AdvaMed Spotlights Small Company Innovation Award Winners at The MedTech Conference 2026
BOSTON—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, brought together innovators and industry leaders at The MedTech Conference 2026, held October 18-21 in Boston. The conference recognized companies developing technologies to address a diverse…
AdvaMed Convenes 13th Annual Symposium on Pediatric Device Innovation
BOSTON—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, convened the 13th Annual Symposium on Pediatric Device Innovation on October 18 at The MedTech Conference 2026 in Boston. In collaboration with the five U.S. Food…
AdvaMed Welcomes New White House Women’s Health Initiative
WASHINGTON—Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, welcomed the executive order from President Trump launching a new women’s health initiative, “Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in…
Scott Garrett Named 2026 Recipient of AdvaMedDx® Lifetime of Leadership & Service Award
BOSTON—AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, today announced Scott Garrett as the 2026 recipient of the AdvaMedDx Lifetime of Leadership & Service Award, honoring his more than 45 years of leadership across…
AdvaMed Names Vince Forlenza 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AdvaMed®, the Medtech Association, today announced Vincent A. “Vince” Forlenza, former chairman and CEO of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), as the recipient of the 2026 AdvaMed Lifetime Achievement…
Reflective Representation in Clinical Research and Data
Explore how gaps in female inclusion in clinical research impact health outcomes, treatment guidelines, and medical device innovation — and what leading organizations are doing about it.
Partners in Patient Care: A Conversation with the ITEM Coalition
For people living with disabilities and chronic conditions, access to assistive technology can make the difference between dependence and independence. In this installment of AdvaMed’s Partners in Patient Care Q&A…