AdvaMed
Encyclopedia
AdvaMed The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) is a medical device
trade association
. AdvaMed members consist of medical technology
companies. Stephen J. Ubl is AdvaMed’s current President and Chief Executive Officer. AdvaMed’s current Board Chairman is James V. Mazzo, President, Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., and Senior Vice President, Abbott Laboratories
. AdvaMed advocates for a legal, regulatory and economic climate that advances global health care by assuring patients can have access to the benefits of medical technology
.
Medical device
A medical device is a product which is used for medical purposes in patients, in diagnosis, therapy or surgery . Whereas medicinal products achieve their principal action by pharmacological, metabolic or immunological means. Medical devices act by other means like physical, mechanical, thermal,...
trade association
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
. AdvaMed members consist of medical technology
Medical technology
Medical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and...
companies. Stephen J. Ubl is AdvaMed’s current President and Chief Executive Officer. AdvaMed’s current Board Chairman is James V. Mazzo, President, Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., and Senior Vice President, Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott Laboratories is an American-based global, diversified pharmaceuticals and health care products company. It has 90,000 employees and operates in over 130 countries. The company headquarters are in Abbott Park, North Chicago, Illinois. The company was founded by Chicago physician, Dr....
. AdvaMed advocates for a legal, regulatory and economic climate that advances global health care by assuring patients can have access to the benefits of medical technology
Medical technology
Medical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and...
.
Related reading
- Julian Pecquet, "Healthcare industry fights for White House role in innovation", The Hill, June 10, 2010.
- “AdvaMed Leaders Discuss Challenges Ahead for Device Industry” Medical Device Today, April 2010.
- "AdvaMed Publicity Campaign Promotes Value of Medical Technology", MD&DI, June 2006.
- Aaron Blake, "20 Questions with Mike Ditka and Terry Bradshaw", The Hill, June 18, 2008.