IAMERS SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS IN MANY WAYS.
Networking, Education, Patient Safety and Advocacy. With declining provider revenues, stronger business practices and an industry in transition, you need to know information critical to your business. IAMERS is following what matters most to your business.
Our efforts are gaining recognition and momentum as the marketplace is recognizing the importance and cost effectiveness of the Independent Provider of services and devices. For many if these less expensive, but clinically relevant, options were not available then their patients would miss receiving the health care they need and deserve.
Take the time to learn about our efforts in the regulatory and legislative arenas.
Medical Device Tax Takes Center Stage In Budget Showdown
GOP senators lead by Utah's Orrin Hatch stuck to their word that they'd work to repeal the 2.3 percent medical device tax that went into effect January as part of the [...]
EU Committee Backs Tougher, U.S.-style Device Approval System
A European Parliament committee finally voted on proposed reforms to the region's medical device regulatory process. Industry insiders were likely apoplectic about the outcome: The group came out heavily on [...]
New Study Shows Medical Device Prices Have Dropped Significantly Since 2007
Among the AdvaMed study's conclusions: Average inflation-adjusted prices for the 7 biggest medical device categories dropped from 2007 through 2011. The trend has taken place as hospitals have increasingly turned [...]