About AdvaMed
AdvaMed's member companies produce the medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems that are transforming health care through earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures and more effective treatments. Our members produce nearly 90 percent of the health care technology purchased annually in the United States and more than 50 percent purchased annually around the world. AdvaMed members range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies.
We advocate for a legal, regulatory and economic climate that advances global health care by assuring patients can have access to the benefits of medical technology. To achieve this, AdvaMed promotes:
- Speedier product approvals by industry regulators worldwide;
- More timely coverage and payment determinations globally;
- Fair access to international markets; and
- Effective communications about the value of medical technology to key audiences including legislators, regulators, medical societies and patient organizations.
For more information, visit www.advamed.org.
More About AdvaMed
- Biography of Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO, AdvaMed
- Biography of James V. Mazzo, Senior Vice President, Abbott Medical Optics, Chairman of the Board, AdvaMed
- About AdvaMed
- About the Medical Device Industry
Testimonials
"The AdvaMed Conference provides unique access to key regulators, legislators and medical device industry leaders. The educational content is outstanding with expert and timely information that is critical in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment. This truly is the most valuable conference of the year for those involved in the medical device industry."
Ernest Waaser, President Teleflex Medical