Capital Equipment Healthcare Industry Lobbies on Capitol Hill
Medtech Showcase Highlights Transformative Impact on Healthcare
The annual Medtech Showcase and Reception on Capitol Hill, a crucial event aimed at informing Congress and their staff about policies affecting medtech companies, recently took place. This year's event emphasised the indispensable role of medtech in the healthcare system and showcased a wide range of innovative devices.
Among the exhibited medtech were devices for measuring mobility, remote patient monitoring systems, ingestible capsules for detecting intestinal bleeding, sleep apnea diagnosis devices, surgical power tools, radiation therapy equipment, AI devices for diabetic vision loss diagnosis, blood tests for various diseases, smart mats for diabetic foot problem risk tests, continuous glucose monitors, 3D video systems for surgery, and more. The showcase featured medtech from a variety of companies, ranging from small start-ups to multinational corporations.
On a related note, the Medtech Association released a technical performance and safety white paper titled "Medical Imaging Device Cybersecurity: Critical Outage Situations and Response" on August 7, 2025. The Association also welcomed the Administration's Health Data Sharing Pledge on July 30, 2025, and the kickoff of the latest Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) discussion at a public meeting at FDA headquarters on August 4, 2025.
In another development, the Medtech Association, along with 67 stakeholder groups, is urging CMS to create a pathway for Medicare patients to access FDA-authorized breakthrough medical technology. This call to action was made on August 20, 2025.
Meanwhile, in an effort to advocate for patients, the Medtech Association launched an initiative called "The Story of Medtech", which empowers patients to share their experiences with medical technology. No specific date for this initiative's launch was provided.
In a related reading, our website urged CMS to fix "serious flaws" in its proposed rule to restart competitive bidding for durable medical equipment in Medicare, citing risks to patient safety, fewer product choices for beneficiaries, and cost increases. Additionally, our website advocated for a medical exception to cell phone bans during instructional hours for diabetes monitoring in K-12 schools.
Scott Whitaker, CEO of the Medtech Association, published an op-ed explaining the potential negative impact of tariffs on U.S. medtech innovation, jobs, and patient care on August 12, 2025. In another op-ed, Whitaker highlighted the vital role of medtech in the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative on July 30, 2025.
The MedTech Showcase and Evening Event in Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra, hosted by the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA), took place on August 27, 2025. Various Australian and international MedTech companies—including startups and global leaders—presented hands-on demonstrations of innovative medical technologies across therapeutic areas, focusing on the patient journey from prevention to management, but no specific devices, products, or awards for non-pharmaceutical/non-biotech technologies are listed in the available information.
As the medtech industry continues to evolve, the Medtech Association remains committed to advocating for policies that support innovation, improve patient care, and ensure the indispensable role of medtech in the healthcare system.
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