Can't Miss Plenary Sessions at AdvaMed 2016

Need yet another reason to attend AdvaMed 2016? Join us October 17-19 in Minneapolis to hear from legislators, patients, industry leaders and early stage medical device companies on this year's packed plenary stage. Highlights include the MedTech Innovator finals; a Clinton vs. Trump surrogate debate with leading experts who will outline the candidates' positions; several distinguished keynote speakers; and long-time favorite CDRH Town Hall with FDA's Dr. Jeff Shuren. Also, be sure to check out MedTech Connect -- a desktop portal and mobile app designed as a resource for scheduling one-on-one meetings.

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Whitaker and Stark: Urging Lawmakers to Act for the Good of the Patient

In an op-ed featured in The Hill, AdvaMed's President and CEO Scott Whitaker and Dan Stark, chairman of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care, urge Congress to reach a legislative solution to preserve patient access to necessary medical equipment by delaying Medicare reimbursement cuts."This legislation is an absolute win-win for patients and providers, allowing us to lean on evidence once again to trigger future healthcare innovation."A summary of the piece is also featured on AdvaMed's recently launched Medium page.

Quality of Life, Value of MedTech

For a wide range of medical conditions that adversely impact quality of life, medical technology provides solutions that allow individuals to lead full, independent and productive lives, greatly increasing their quality of life. The medical technology industry is continually advancing and developing new innovations that improve the health and well-being of patients worldwide

Medical Device R&D Executives Come to Capitol Hill

Senior R&D executives of AdvaMed member companies B. Braun, BD, Boston Scientific, CVRx and Siemens came to Capitol Hill last week to meet with members of the Ways & Means and Finance committees along with leadership offices. During the meetings, they discussed how companies have re-purposed funds that had been paid toward the medical device tax into research and innovation.

Sept. 19: Electronic implants may soon hold life-saving health information

Sept. 15: Small implanted device can improve breast cancer survival by detecting cancer cells

Sept 14: Phoenix hospital uses new device to help chronic pain sufferers

Sept. 7: The genetic test that can help fix America's opioid painkiller addiction

Sept. 6: Tiny 'fitbits' to keep tabs on the body from within

August 30: These futuristic contact lenses dispense drugs while you wear them

Don't miss your chance to register for this year's MedTech Conference taking place October 17-19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The event will bring together more than 1,000 companies and will feature world-class panels on a range of issues impacting the medical technology industry. We hope you will join us!

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A railroad conductor for 32 years, John M spent a lot of time sitting. When his enlarged prostate started to cause bothersome urinary symptoms, he was treated with a novel medical technology that has changed -- and significantly improved -- his quality of life. That treatment is called a prostatic urethral lift -- a minimally-invasive procedure that is done in a doctor's office with very little discomfort, minimal downtime and few side effects.