Skip main navigation
Skip sub navigation
Adjust font size: A   A   A

  E-Mail to a Friend

Members Only

Log in

Not registered?
Register now!

2006 Press Release Archive

News Releases: Listed in chronological order by date of release, a compilation of all news releases disseminated from AdvaMed's public affairs office.

2006 News Releases & Statements

 

Inside this section...

12-20-2006 - AdvaMed Exec Named Vice-Chair of the Global Harmonization Task Force - Janet Trunzo, AdvaMed's Executive Vice President of Technology and Regulatory Affairs, has been named Vice-Chair of the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF).
12-14-2006 - AdvaMed Board Unanimously Adopts Milestone Position on Transparency - AdvaMed’s Board adopted principles today that support building a transparent, value-driven health care system to improve quality of care and reduce unnecessary spending. 
12-11-2006 - Congress Spares Physicians to Ensure Medicare Patients Receive Care; Access to Imaging Technology Still in Jeopardy - AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl issued the following statement in response to Congress’s passage of The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006:
12-08-2006 - AdvaMed Applauds Confirmation of Andrew Von Eschenbach, M.D. as Permanent FDA Commissioner - AdvaMed President and CEO, Stephen J. Ubl, today issued the following statement regarding the full Senate’s confirmation of Andrew von Eschenbach, M.D., as the as Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
12-08-2006 - AdvaMed Pledges to Work with Congress to Improve Access to Medical Technology for Pediatric Patients - AdvaMed commends Sens. Dodd and DeWine for introducing this important piece of legislation aimed at improving the availability of innovative medical technologies to pediatric patients. The Association is committed to ensuring that all patients, especially pediatric patients, benefit from the latest medical technology advances.
11-21-2006 - AdvaMed Critical of OIG's Approval of New Gainsharing Project - AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl today issued a statement criticizing the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recent decision to allow a new gainsharing project to proceed.
11-20-2006 - AdvaMed Promotes Remote Health Monitoring at Capitol Hill Event - In a Capitol Hill briefing today, policy makers learned how remote monitoring technologies improve the quality of patient care and reduce health care costs by allowing physicians to closely monitor patient information in real-time.
11-14-2006 - AdvaMed President and CEO Urges Congress to Reinstate R&D; Credit - AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl issued the following statement urging Congress to reauthorize the research and development tax credit (the “R&D Credit).
11-09-2006 - AdvaMed Supports FDA Efforts to Strengthen Postmarket Device Safety - AdvaMed applauds the work of FDA’s Postmarket Transformation Leadership Team in developing its recommendations to help improve patient safety by ensuring effective FDA postmarket oversight.
11-06-2006 - AdvaMed Acknowledges CMS Efforts to Modernize Payment Systems; Concerns Remain about Patient Access to Technology - AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl today issued the following statement on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2007 final rules for the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), ambulatory surgery center (ASC) reimbursement, and the Physician Fee Schedule:
10-17-2006 - AdvaMed Commends OIG's Prompt Response on Request for Compliance Guidance - AdvaMed today commended HHS’ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for its swift response to the Association’s recent request for guidance regarding certain physician investment interests in medical device manufacturers and distributors.
10-16-2006 - AdvaMed Picks Former Trade Association Management Exec as Chief Financial Officer - The Advanced Medical Technology Association, (AdvaMed) announced today that Ce Harrison, CPA, joined the organization on October 10 as its Chief Financial Officer. She brings more than 20 years of financial and trade association experience to the Association.
10-02-2006 - AdvaMed Welcomes Senate Committee Approval of Deputy U.S. Trade Rep - AdvaMed is pleased that the Senate Finance Committee has approved John Veroneau for this important position in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
09-28-2006 - AdvaMed Supports Final HR's Recommendations on ICD/ Pacemaker Performance Communications - AdvaMed is pleased that the Heart Rhythm Society has issued its final recommendations, and we commend the Society for taking the lead on this important work.
09-26-2006 - AdvaMed President Testifies on Risks of Reprocessing Single-Use Medical Devices - AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl outlined the potential dangers of reprocessing single-use medical devices today in his testimony before the House Government Reform Committee.
09-25-2006 - AdvaMed Joins Coalition to Support Increased FDA Funding - AdvaMed today announced its participation in the newly formed “Coalition for a Stronger FDA” – an alliance of patient groups, consumer advocates, public health organizations and innovative companies formed to build public support for FDA and to ensure the Agency has the resources it needs to fulfill its public health mandate.
09-22-2006 - AdvaMed Moves to 701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, October 2006 - Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) has signed a long-term lease for 24,585-square-feet at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, which is also known as Market Square East. The office building is owned, leased and managed by Equity Office. The Association will occupy space on the eighth floor of the building.
09-20-2006 - AdvaMed Urges Senate to Confirm Von Eschenbach as FDA Commissioner - AdvaMed applauds the Senate HELP Committee’s vote today to confirm Dr. von Eschenbach as FDA Commissioner.
09-13-2006 - AdvaMed Supports Legislation Promoting Remote Patient Monitoring - AdvaMed applauds the introduction of this bipartisan legislation which will improve the quality of patient care and reduce health care costs by encouraging the use of remote monitoring technologies.
AdvaMed Cautious About Gainsharing Demonstration Projects -

 
AdvaMed September Board Meeting to Highlight Issues Facing Small, Emerging Growth Companies -

The crucial role of small, emerging growth companies in bringing innovative medical technologies to patient care will be the focus of AdvaMed’s September 20-21 Board meeting in Washington, DC.

AdvaMed Statement on Mark McClellan's Departure from CMS - In response today to the resignation of Dr. Mark McClellan, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), AdvaMed President and CEO, Stephen J. Ubl, issued the following statement:
New Study Underscores Health Care Spending is "Worth It" -

 
AdvaMed Offers Initial Comments on CMS Outpatient Reimbursement and Physician Fee Schedule Rules -

 
AdvaMed Commends the Administration and CMS for Improved Final Inpatient Hospital Rule -

 
08-01-2006 - AdvaMed Praises New HHS Regulations Promoting HIT -

 
07-26-2006 - Advamed Supports House Health Information Technology Bill -

 
07-13-2006 - AdvaMed's Statement on Coverage with Evidence Development - AdvaMed’s Statement on Coverage with Evidence Development
07-13-2006 - Momentum Builds in Favor of Delaying Medicare Inpatient Rule in Order to Address Flaws -

 
07-11-2006 - Advamed Aime to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Access to Medical Technology in Competitive Bidding Program -

 
07-10-2006 - AdvaMed Report Cities Need For Improvement in Medicare Wound Care Payment System -  July 10, 2006
06-30-2006 - AdvaMed Applauds Bush Administration for Securing Commitments to Enhance Japanese Patients' Access to Medical Technology - AdvaMed Applauds Bush Administration for Securing Commitments to Enhance Japanese Patients’ Access to Medical Technology
06-22-2006 - Innovative Medical Technologies Bring Value to Healthcare System and Patients' Lives -

 
06-20-2006 - AdvaMed Announces Availablity of Code of Ethics Logo -

 
06-19-2006 - Former HHS Senior Counsel Joins AdvaMed Payment Team -

 
06-12-2006 - AdvaMed Calls for One-Year Delay in Changes to Medicare's Inpatient Hospital Payments -

 
06-06-2006 - Statement of Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO, AdvaMed, on Proposed CMS Hospital Inpatient Payment Rule - Statement of Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO, AdvaMed, on Proposed CMS Hospital Inpatient Payment Rule
05-24-2006 - Leading Healthcare Associations Urge Congress to Update Health Coding System -

 
05-22-2006 - AdvaMed Supports ICD-10 Adoption to Reduce Medicare Fraud and Abuse -

 
05-11-2006 - Advamed Hails Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicare Patient Access to New Advanced Diagnostic Labratory Tests -

 
05-08-2006 - Medicare Inpatient Proposal Threatens Innovative Patient Care -

 
04-28-2006 - AdvaMed Commends HRS' Recommendations on ICD/Pacemaker Performance Communications -

 
04-24-2006 - AdvaMed Analysis Shows Strong, and Improving, Reliability Rates for ICDS - AdvaMed Analysis Shows Strong, and Improving, Reliability Rates for ICDS
04-17-2006 - AdvaMed Picks Former Shell Exec to Oversee Public Affairs Shop -

 
04-13-2006 - Medicare Inpatient Proposal May Limit Patient Access to Innovative Care - Medicare Inpatient Proposal May Limit Patient Access to Innovative Care
04-12-2006 - AdvaMed Welcomes Elimination of Redundant Regulations in China - AdvaMed Welcomes Elimination of Redundant Regulations in China
04-07-2006 - AdvaMed Supports Tax Legislation to Promote Medical Technology Innovation - AdvaMed Supports Tax Legislation to Promote Medical Technology Innovation
04-05-2006 - AdvaMed Strengthens Payment Team with Capitol Hill Veteran -

 
03-20-2006 - AdvaMed Releases Proposal to Improve Understanding of Lifesaving Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices' Clinical Performance -

 
03-15-2006 - AdvaMed Applauds Nomination of Permanent FDA Commissioner - AdvaMed Applauds Nomination of Permanent FDA Commissioner
AdvaMed CMS Parternership - AdvaMed Aims to Partner With CMS to Improve Patient Outcomes
03-03-2006 - US Public, Physicians Place High Value on Benefits of Medical Technology -

 
03-03-2006 - HHS Official Stresses Need to Encourage Medical Technology Innovation -

 
03-03-2006 - BD's Edward Ludwig Begins Two-Year Term as Chair of AdvaMed Board -

 
03-03-2006 - AdvaMed Approves Code of Ethics Self-Certification Program -

 
03-02-2006 - AdvaMed Supports WTO Proposal to Increase Parient Access to Medical Technology Internationally -

 
02-23-2006 - Advamed Lands New Chief Administrative Officer - AdvaMed Lands New Chief Administrative Officer
02-07-2006 - AdvaMed Supports 2007 Budget Focus on Research and Education -

AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl issued the following statement following the release of President Bush’s budget for 2007:

02-02-2006 - AdvaMed Supports U.S./Korea Free Trade Agreement -

AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl issued the following statement today on the announcement that negotiations had begun for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Republic of Korea:

02-02-2006 - AdvaMed Applauds President’s Call to Strengthen U.S. Competiveness -

AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl issued the following statement today on President Bush’s State of the Union address:
02-01-2006 - New AdvaMed General Counsel Brings Extensive Health Care Law Expertise -

AdvaMed has tapped Christopher L. White, Esq., an attorney with more than 15 years' experience in health care law, to be the Association’s new General Counsel.