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AdvaMed had the privilege of hosting members, congressional staffers, and leading health care companies at its Artificial Intelligence Demonstration Day on Capitol Hill. The event showcased the transformative potential of #AI in patient care, emphasizing the urgent need for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a clear payment pathway for AI-enabled #medtech. We commend the Senate AI Caucus for their support and look forward to collaborating with Congress and CMS to make sure Medicare beneficiaries can access groundbreaking, proven technologies without delay. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Sq9yVU

On behalf of the entire medtech industry, I want to thank Dr. Shuren for his incredible career of service to patients and public health. Jeff understood the critical role a regulator plays in the innovation ecosystem, knowing how to balance the ultimate goal of medical device safety and effectiveness with the important goal of spurring innovations that improve and save lives. He saw AdvaMed and the medtech industry we represent as partners in addressing patients’ needs, and we hope his leadership serves as a model for all future directors of the CDRH. His willingness to work with us to support next-generation innovation, and his strategic vision for the Center have been critical to allowing medtech innovators to do what they do best. We wish him all the best in the next phase of his life and career.   We look forward to working with Dr. Michelle Tarver, MD, PhD as Interim Director to ensure the transition to new leadership is smooth, and that Dr. Shuren’s vision of a true public-private partnership remains the hallmark of the Center he helped establish as the gold standard for medical device safety worldwide.

AdvaMed's The MedTech Conference will immerse you in the latest medical technologies at our newly revamped Medtech Campus, offer unparalleled networking opportunities with industry leaders, and provide access to over 100 sessions on crucial topics like digital health and #AI. Connect with innovative startups at the MedTech Innovator Showcase and discover transformative solutions that could redefine health care. Whether you're looking for game-changing partnerships or insights into the future of #medtech, this conference is the place to be! Join AdvaMed members and register now: https://lnkd.in/eWk-HeD

Every 60 seconds, more than 5,000 patients have blood collected using a BD Vacutainer® product. First introduced in 1949, this simple concept revolutionized blood collection by providing a closed system that ensures the quality, safety and efficiency of blood sampling. Today, as BD Vacutainer® turns 75 years old, these tubes are recognized as an indispensable tool for providers and patients worldwide. This is a great example of how the BD culture of continuous improvement enables transformative and enduring innovations that advance global healthcare.  #medtech #innovation

MedTechVets proudly announces Mary McLoughlin will be consulting as Strategic Advisor effective July 1, 2024. With an extensive background in both healthcare policy and corporate leadership, Mary McLoughlin brings over 30 years of experience to MedTechVets.   Join us in welcoming Mary to the team! #strategicadvisor #medtech #healthcare

AdvaMed's premier event, The MedTech Conference, unites industry leaders from around the world to witness the transformative impact of #medtech on patients' lives. Join us in Toronto October 15 -17, and register now! https://lnkd.in/eWk-HeD

Steve Mapa, a West Point graduate and Army veteran, transitioned from the military to #medtech, seeing strong parallels between serving our country and serving patients. Now, as the new President and Executive Director of MedTechVets, Steve leads a program dedicated to easing veterans' transitions into the medtech industry, boasting a 95% job placement rate and 84% retention rate. Learn more about Steve’s journey and MedTechVets on the latest episode of the Medtech POV podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

We loved hosting patient, physician, and innovator advocates in preparation for their meetings on Capitol Hill this week to educate lawmakers about the incredible value Focused Ultrasound technologies bring to patients. We have a great partnership with the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, and believe it’s vital members of Congress and their staff hear directly from those benefiting, administering, and developing innovative #medtech. AdvaMed thanks the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Profound Medical Inc., and Acoustiic, Inc. for attending as well as our colleagues at INSIGHTEC, Sonablate Corp., and Focal One for their support in making this patient fly-in a success.

This AdvaMed #DeviceOfTheWeek, we spotlight Marani Health's M•care System, a comprehensive solution for maternal and postpartum care delivery. The M•care System empowers providers to improve outcomes, bridge access gaps, and deliver personalized team-based care for any patient regardless of their geography, social history, or risk profile. It includes evidence-based care plans, remote patient monitoring devices, mental and social determinants of health assessments, digital communication tools, and educational content among other features. Learn more about how Marani Health uses #medtech to improve maternal and postpartum outcomes. https://lnkd.in/eSkuKXPk

Findings by the American Heart Association reveal an urgent need for a better understanding of women's cardiovascular health. Fortunately, the FDA's draft guidance, "Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies," aims to enhance clinical study diversity. The findings on women’s cardiovascular health should be a call to action to enlist more women of different ethnicities, ages, economic circumstances, and life stages in clinical trials of medical devices that could benefit them. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3S0fGUF #healthequity