# AdvaMed

> AdvaMed, the Advanced Medical Technology Association, is a Washington-based nonprofit trade association representing more than 645 medical technology companies. It combines regulatory, reimbursement, trade, and legislative advocacy with industry ethics guidance, education, purchasing benefits, and business networking for device, diagnostics, imaging, and digital health manufacturers.

- **Founded:** 1974
- **Headquarters:** Washington, United States
- **Products:** Policy advocacy and member committees, AdvaMed Accel, AdvaMedDx, AdvaMed Digital Health Tech, AdvaMed Medical Imaging
- **Notable:** Participated in the industry coalition that helped secure permanent repeal of the 2.3% medical device excise tax in December 2019., Announced a medical imaging division in December 2023, bringing advocacy for companies previously represented through MITA into AdvaMed., Implemented Code of Ethics revisions addressing data-driven technologies on November 1, 2025.

## Products & services

- **Policy advocacy and member committees** — Collective representation on FDA regulation, coverage and payment, taxation, international trade, and market access.
- **AdvaMed Accel** — Division serving small and emerging medtech companies with annual U.S. revenue below $100 million; includes eligible pre-revenue research and development companies.
- **AdvaMedDx** — Diagnostics-focused division advocating for manufacturers of in vitro diagnostic tests.
- **AdvaMed Digital Health Tech** — Policy collaboration for organizations developing data-driven and connected healthcare technologies.
- **AdvaMed Medical Imaging** — Imaging advocacy division announced in December 2023 and launched in January 2024, including companies previously represented through MITA.
- **AdvaMed Code of Ethics** — Guidance on interactions with health professionals, certification, and training; data-driven technology revisions took effect November 1, 2025.
- **The MedTech Conference** — Industry conference offering education, company presentations, investor engagement, and business partnering.
- **AdvaMed Purchasing Group** — Member access to negotiated purchasing discounts and supplier terms.
- **Medtech POV with Scott Whitaker** — Podcast featuring industry executives, policy experts, and health advocates.

## Achievements

- Participated in the industry coalition that helped secure permanent repeal of the 2.3% medical device excise tax in December 2019.
- Announced a medical imaging division in December 2023, bringing advocacy for companies previously represented through MITA into AdvaMed.
- Implemented Code of Ethics revisions addressing data-driven technologies on November 1, 2025.
- Reported agreement with FDA on the draft MDUFA VI commitment letter during Q2 2026; legislation remained a subsequent requirement.
- Current About page reports membership above 645 companies.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Welcomed Office of Management and Budget clearance of the draft MDUFA VI agreement and the next public-meeting stage on July 8.
- **2026-07** — Published its Q2 2026 report on July 14, covering MDUFA VI, Medicare coverage, tariffs, AI, and payment policy.
- **2026-10** — Hosted The MedTech Conference in Boston, October 18-21, 2026.
- **2026-10** — Published a statement welcoming the new White House women’s health initiative on October 20.

## Links

- Website: https://www.advamed.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advamed/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/AdvaMedUpdate
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advamed/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvaMed

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Last updated: 2026-10-22